Illinois State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona)
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Recent News About Illinois State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona)
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Paul Jacobs addresses IMI on legislative efforts for southern Illinois
State Representative Paul Jacobs addressed the Illinois Mining Institute (IMI) at their annual meeting in Marion, Illinois.
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Windhorst and Jacobs host reading club night at Marion ballpark
State Representatives Patrick Windhorst and Paul Jacobs recently hosted their annual Summer Reading Club Night at Mountain Dew Park in Marion.
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Paul Jacobs discusses Ultrasound Opportunity Act on WJPF Radio
Illinois State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) recently appeared on The Morning Newswatch on WJPF Radio.
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Jacobs and Windhorst join lawsuit challenging Illinois legislative process
State Representatives Paul Jacobs and Patrick Windhorst have joined a legal challenge against the Democratic leadership in Illinois, seeking enforcement of the Third Reading Rule as outlined in the state constitution.
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Illinois signs largest state budget; Rep. Jacobs voices concerns over spending
State Representative Paul Jacobs has expressed his concerns following the signing of Illinois' largest budget by Governor JB Pritzker.
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Rep. Jacobs calls for ethics reform following Madigan's sentencing
State Representative Paul Jacobs has commented on the sentencing of former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.
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Rep. Jacobs launches annual summer reading club for young students
State Representative Paul Jacobs from Pomona has announced the commencement of his annual summer reading program aimed at students entering first through fourth grades within the 118th State Representative district. “I am inviting 1st through 4th...
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Rep. Jacobs criticizes Illinois state budget for prioritizing illegal immigrants
State Representative Paul Jacobs has voiced his opposition to the recently passed state budget, expressing concerns over its spending priorities.
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Jacobs hosts Anna-Jonesboro student as House page at the Capitol
State Representative Paul Jacobs recently welcomed Elizabeth Hill, a junior from Anna-Jonesboro High School, to serve as his Page at the Capitol.
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Little Nashville Cafe raises $42,000 for tornado victims
Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent "Pickin’ Up The Pieces" event, which successfully raised $42,000.
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Tornado hits Williamson County; seven injured in EF4 storm
A tornado classified as an EF4 by the National Weather Service struck Williamson County on Friday night, with winds reaching up to 190 miles per hour.
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Illinois Capitol unveils new underground parking with expanded capacity
State Representatives Paul Jacobs, Amy Elik, Brandun Schweizer, and Jackie Haas participated in the inaugural tour of the newly constructed underground parking facility at the Illinois State Capitol Complex.
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Illinois legislature tackles prison repurposing, tax hikes, ethics reforms
The state Capitol has been active with legislative deadlines, visitors, and debates.
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Illinois honors fallen peace officers in annual memorial ceremony
State Representative Paul Jacobs took part in the annual memorial ceremony honoring peace officers who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past year.
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Fish salvage permitted at Little Grassy Lake until April 2026 due to renovations
State Representative Paul Jacobs is informing the public about a 'Fish Salvage Declaration' issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for Little Grassy Lake in Williamson County.
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Flood warning for Ohio River at Cairo remains until April 24
The National Water Prediction Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that a Flood Warning remains in effect for the Ohio River at Cairo, Illinois.
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Representative Jacobs shares a busy week engaging with visitors and delegations
It was a busy week at the Capitol for Representative Jacobs.
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Springfield welcomes young students during a busy legislative week
Another busy week unfolded in Springfield as House Committees prepared to hear bills by the "3rd Reading" deadline.
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Rep. Jacobs initiates task force for repurposing closed Tamms prison
Rep. Paul Jacobs has announced the passing of House Bill 1341, aimed at creating a task force to explore future uses for the Tamms prison facility in southern Illinois.
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Representative Jacobs opposes bill that would permit non-FDA approved drugs in Illinois
State Representative Paul Jacobs, a Republican from Pomona, voiced strong opposition to House Bill 3637 on Monday.