Illinois Rep. Paul Jacobs
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Recent News About Illinois Rep. Paul Jacobs
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Jacobs: "The new Illinois law limiting where people may file legal complaints for state constitutional violations is now facing its own lawsuit."
The new Illinois law that restricts the locations where citizens can file lawsuits regarding the constitutionality of various laws is now facing its own legal challenge. Rep. Paul Jacobs recently brought attention to House Bill 3062, which has caused controversy among Illinois residents. The Liberty Justice Center filed a lawsuit on behalf of three St. Clair County residents, arguing that the law violates the Illinois Constitution by limiting their voting rights and stripping courts of jurisdiction over certain matters.
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Jacobs on billions in overpayments during pandemic: 'Just one example of Pritzker's failure to manage state agencies'
The Pritzker administration has been under fire from Republicans for how the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) handled things during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Rep. Jacobs: 'Democrats chose to end the back-to-school tax holiday this year despite the rising costs of supplies'
Illinois parents have received sales tax holidays for back-to-school purchases for the past two years but will not get a tax holiday this year despite rising supply costs.
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Jacobs: 'Southern Illinois University Carbondale is launching a new online undergraduate program in elementary education this fall for working professionals, as part of its efforts to do everything possible to address teacher shortages'
In a June 24 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs shared some news from Southern Illinois University Carbondale regarding teacher education.
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Jacobs: An audit of the $585 million Business Interruption Grant program cites 'insufficient oversight'
Illinois State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) shared details about the audit of the Business Interruption Grant program in a recent Facebook post.
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Illinois state representative: 'Two Rivers Fisheries plans to open a plant to process Copi for the purpose of transporting the fish as food to locations around the world'
Illinois State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) gave an update Monday on Senate Bill 1068, which will bring a Copi fish processing center to Alexander County.
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Jacobs promotes Illinois Council on Women and Girls' Illinois Girls Lead Program
In a May 11 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Marion) encouraged girls in fifth through 12th grades to apply for the Illinois Council on Women and Girls' Illinois Girls Lead Program.
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Jacobs: '$1 out of every $10 generated in Illinois originates from agriculture, impacting every person throughout the state'
In an April 7 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs cheered for Illinois farmers and their importance to the state's economy.
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Jacobs: 'Proper education, training and planning can be life-saving'
State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) is warning about the need for grain-safety plans.
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Illinois' Jacobs on Epilepsy Awareness Day: 'There are approximately 50 million people around the world living with epilepsy'
Illinois state Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) shared information about Epilepsy Awareness Day in a March 26 Facebook post.
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Jacobs: 'Illinois’ combined state and local tax rate of nearly 15.1% is the highest among all 50 states and the District of Columbia'
Rep. Paul Jacobs recently shared WalletHub's ranking of Illinois for tax friendliness in a Facebook post, which shows that Illinois was ranked last.
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Jacobs: '"ComEd Four" Trial Underway'
In a March 15 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs shared information on the bribery trial of former Speaker Michael Madigan.
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Jacobs: 'ISP said the new patrol structure will allow the organization to better meet the needs of the public'
In a Feb. 23 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) shared a news article about a shift in staffing at the Illinois State Police.
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Jacobs: 'An Illinois school has put out a warning to parents about a social media app'
In a Jan. 28 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs warned his constituents of a situation with social media.
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Jacobs: 'Bill of Rights Day commemorates the ratification of the first ten amendments to the Constitution, which spelled out our rights as Americans'
Illinois State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) recently called on his constituents to celebrate "Bill of Rights Day" which was on Dec. 15.
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Jacobs: 'Who said Hurst Masonic Lodge Pork steak dinner? We did and this was probably some of the best I’ve had'
In a Nov. 7 Tweet, Rep. Paul Jacobs shared his experience at the Hurst Masonic Lodge pork steak dinner.
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Jacobs on Brehm Prep fundraiser: 'You never know who’s showing up at these events’
Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) recently attended a Brehm Preparatory School fundraiser and shared his impressions of the event.
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Jacobs boasts endorsement of Wilhour
Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) recently announced he had the endorsement of Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Effingham).
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John A. Logan College celebrates Hunting and Fishing Days at new location
John A. Logan College hosted its Hunting and Fishing Days off campus campus this year, but Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) called the new venue "fantastic."
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Jacobs on SIU automotive program: 'We (SIU) are turning out the most sought after automotive students in the USA!'
In a recnet Facebook post, Illinois Rep. Paul Jacobs shared the Southern Illinois UniversityAviation and Automotive High School Introduction Tour.