Illinois Rep. Paul Jacobs
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Recent News About Illinois Rep. Paul Jacobs
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Jacobs: 'We need to look at the laws we have and simplify them and then go out and enforce them'
After the 2019 mass shooting in Aurora, Illinoisians were clamoring for action, and Gov. JB Pritzker set out to reform the firearms owner’s identification (FOID) card process, but the Highland Park shooter still was issued a card even after threating to “kill everyone” in his family, prompting the Highland Park Police Department to issue a clear and present danger report with the Illinois State Police (ISP).
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Jacobs speaks at ceremony marking 75th anniversary of Woodlawn Cemetery
In a Sept. 8 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) shared his visit to the Woodlawn Cemetery in Woodlawn.
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Jacobs says new Illinois school sex ed curriculum 'is too explicit to be used in our schools'
Paul Jacobs, the state representative for District 115 and the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 118, recently shared his opinion on the new sex education curriculum for schools statewide.
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Jacobs on SAFE-T Act: 'Eliminating cash bail will make our communities less safe'
Illinois GOP candidates comment on elimination of cash bail and the SAFE-T Act.
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Jacobs: 'Pure Pet now open in Marion! Great crowd welcoming a new venture in Williamson County'
Illinois State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) recently attended a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of a Pure Pet in Marion.
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Jacobs shares free healthcare clinic available 'through the end of the month'
Rep. Paul Jacobs shared on Facebook that the city of Carbondale opened a temporary no-cost healthcare clinic.
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Jacobs on inflation in Illinois: 'If nothing is done, we will have massive job loss in Illinois'
Inflation is the highest its been in more than 40 years, significantly decreasing the spending power of residents across Illinois. State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) weighed in on the issue and explained what continuing inflation could mean for Illinois families.
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Jacobs wins GOP primary: 'I look forward to continuing to serve you'
Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) claimed victory at the polls this past June primary election and is uncontested in the upcoming November General Election that’ll likely continue his representation in Illinois’ 118th District.
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Jacobs: 'I have been endorsed by Associated Builders and Contractors of Illinois'
State Rep. Paul Jacobs gained a bit of steam in the middle of his campaign this month as he announced that he has been endorsed by Associated Builders and Contractors of Illinois.
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Jacobs on his re-election campaign: 'I think the job requires someone that can exhibit maturity'
Illinois State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) is reflecting on his re-election campaign.
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Jacobs announces endorsement by the Associated Firefighters of Illinois
Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) recently took to Facebook on April 16 to announce an endorsement.
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Jacobs calls ruling 'A victory for our students, teachers, and school districts in general'
State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) recently voiced his support for a judge's ruling that will end COVID-19 mandates in Illinois.
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Jacobs tackles Springfield's 'radical-liberal abortion policies'
Illinois state Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) recently introduced several bills focusing on abortion and the rights of the unborn.
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Jacobs announces $4.4M grant for wastewater treatment plant in Alto Pass
State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Paloma) recently released a statement regarding a $4.4 million state grant to the Village of Alto Pass, which will be utilized to develop new wastewater infrastructure.
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Jacob hints support for Police Protection Act to combat 'bad policies and poor leadership' in Illinois
Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) said that while he would support legislation to classify violence against police officers a hate crime, such a measure wouldn’t be necessary had Democratic leaders supported law enforcement.
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Jacobs wants to 'have some hearings' and 'do our job' to lower Illinois pension debt that surpasses $500 billion
The Illinois pension debt continues to rise at an alarming rate. As the total debt surpasses $500 billion ($110,000 per household in Illinois), state Rep. Paul Jacobs is speaking out about the issue and how he feels Illinois can seek a solution.
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Jacobs calls for criminal investigation into LaSalle COVID outbreak: 'Our veterans deserve better'
A deadly COVID-19 outbreak that claimed the lives of more than 30 veterans living at the LaSalle Veterans' Home may face criminal charges if a contingent of lawmakers get their way.
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Illinois House bill creating term limits for legislative leadership roles is called 'good reform' by lawmaker
Illinois House members passed a bill with bipartisan support April 22 that puts a consecutive years cap on legislative leadership terms to 10 years.