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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SAFE-T Act Exacerbates Public Defender Shortage in Illinois
The controversial abolishment of cash bail in Illinois has had unintended consequences, particularly in the area of public defender resources. Illinois law currently only requires counties with a population of 35,000 or more to have full-time public defender offices, leaving more than half of the state's counties without this essential service. This disparity in resources has become even more pronounced with the implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act, which requires defendants to appear before a judge within 48 hours of arrest.In order to comply with this...
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James T. Weiss Sentenced to 5 ½ Years for Bribery Scheme
James T. Weiss, a corrupt businessman, has been sentenced to 5 ½ years in prison for bribing two Illinois Democratic lawmakers and lying to the FBI. The sentencing was handed down by U.S. District Judge Steven Seeger at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago on October 11.During the trial that concluded in June, Weiss was found guilty of honest services wire and mail fraud, bribery, and lying to the FBI. He had paid $32,500 in bribes to then-state representative Luis Arroyo and $5,000 to then-state senator Terry Link in an attempt to change state law for his electronic...
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Illinois Principals Honored on Principal Appreciation Day
Illinois principals are being recognized and appreciated for their tireless efforts in keeping schools running smoothly for students, teachers, and staff. On this special occasion of Principal Appreciation Day, we extend our gratitude and admiration to these amazing individuals who play a vital role in the education system.Principals are the backbone of any school, responsible for creating a positive and conducive learning environment. They are not only administrators but also mentors, motivators, and problem solvers. Their dedication and commitment to the well-being and...
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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: "Great news for economic development and tourism in Southern Illinois!"
In an Aug. 26 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs celebrated the opening of Walker's Bluff Casino Resort in Carterville. The project included a 113-room hotel ,and gaming space with 14 table games, 650 slot machines and more.
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Jacobs: "I love shopping at local farmers markets for the freshest produce money can buy! Thank you to all who help bring food from farms to tables across the state of Illinois!"
Farmers’ markets are a great way to connect with the people who put so much time and effort into growing the foods that we eat. In an Aug. 7 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs highlighted Farmers’ Market.
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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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Illinois' Jacobs on Choate: 'It's great to be able to talk to the staff representatives to go over the direction for the facility'
In a Facebook post this week, Illinois state Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) shared some of his work to support the residents of Choate.
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Rep. Jacobs: 'It's clear that the laws already on the books are not enough to prevent corruption in our state government'
Businessman and son-in-law of a former Cook County assessor James T. Weiss has been found guilty of bribing a pair of then-Illinois Democrat state lawmakers and lying to the FBI.
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Rep. Jacobs: '79 years ago today, Allied troops stormed the heavily fortified coast of Normandy to liberate Western Europe'
In a June 6 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs highlighted the anniversary of D-Day.
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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.