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State Sen. Bryant: HB2827 would be a ‘huge government overreach into the homes of Illinois homeschoolers’

Terri Bryant, a state senator for Illinois' 58th District, expressed her strong opposition to House Bill 2827, describing it as "a huge government overreach into the homes of Illinois homeschoolers."

By Carbondale Reporter | Mar 7, 2025

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State Rep. Paul Jacobs on Michael Madigan's pension: Should lawmakers 'have to pay back pension payments while under indictment?'

Paul Jacobs, an Illinois State Representative, expressed his belief that lawmakers convicted of crimes should be mandated to repay pension payments received while under indictment.

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

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U.S. Rep. Bost on status of work at Little Grassy Lake: 'The lake has been drawn down 10 feet'

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost has announced that concessions and campgrounds at Little Grassy Lake are currently closed, with a public scoping meeting scheduled for June.

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State Sen. Bryant on White County court FOID ruling: 'I have always agreed that the FOID Card is unconstitutional'

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 17, 2025

Terri Bryant, a senator for Illinois State Senate District 58, commented on the recent ruling regarding the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card.

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U.S. Rep. Bost on veterans' Second Amendment rights: 'It should infuriate all of us when they have their freedoms taken away'

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 12, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost, serving Illinois' 12th District, has introduced legislation aimed at protecting veterans from losing their firearms when seeking assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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State Rep. Jacobs on legislative maps lawsuit: 'Illinoisans deserve a real voice in their state government'

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 12, 2025

Paul Jacobs, Illinois State Representative for District 118, has expressed concerns regarding the current legislative maps.

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U.S. Rep. Mike Bost: 'Proud to cast my vote today in favor of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act'

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 15, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost expressed his support for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, stating, "Women have fought too hard for too long for their place to compete in sports, and we owe it to them to protect that progress," in a...

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State Representative Paul Jacobs: 'The low temperatures are a concern'

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 8, 2025

State Representative Paul Jacobs addressed the challenging conditions faced by linemen working to restore power in Southern Illinois following a severe winter storm.

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Sen. Terri Bryant: 'As many of your know, the issue in this clip was brought to me by my Youth Advisory Council'

By Carbondale Reporter | Dec 23, 2024

State Senator Terri Bryant updated her constituents on efforts to limit teacher sexual misconduct through legislation.

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U.S. Rep. Mike Bost: 'Biden is selling off unused border wall materials just weeks before President Trump takes office'

By Carbondale Reporter | Dec 20, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Bost has alleged that President Joe Biden is selling border wall materials and has demanded answers regarding the matter.

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State Representative Paul Jacobs: 'Nothing will change in Illinois if we don't hold elected officials accountable'

By Carbondale Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

State Representative Paul Jacobs has emphasized the importance of accountability for elected officials, advocating for stronger anti-corruption laws to deter unethical behavior among politicians.

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U.S. Rep. Mike Bost: 'I met with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams to address confusion'

By Carbondale Reporter | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Bost updated his constituents on the situation regarding Little Grassy Lake in a Facebook post dated December 12.

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Rep. Paul Jacobs: 'A new law that goes into effect on January 1 requires companies to list an expected salary range in job postings'

By Carbondale Reporter | Dec 13, 2024

State Representative Paul Jacobs shared information on new requirements for job listings in a December 4 Facebook post, stating, "A new law that goes into effect on January 1 requires companies to list an expected salary range in job postings."

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U.S. Rep. Mike Bost: 'People are furious at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and they have every right to be'

By Carbondale Reporter | Dec 10, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Bost announced via a Facebook post on December 10 that he had written to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding concerns about Little Grassy Lake.

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U.S. Rep. Mike Bost: 'Many Southern Illinoisans are feeling hurt and angered this week'

By Carbondale Reporter | Dec 10, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Bost expressed public discontent regarding the decision to drain Little Grassy Lake in a Facebook post dated December 6.

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State Senator Terri Bryant: 'For more than two years, I have been working to bring attention to the dangerous conditions'

By Carbondale Reporter | Dec 4, 2024

State Senator Terri Bryant addressed concerns regarding unsafe conditions in Illinois state prisons in a Facebook post dated November 26.

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State Representative Paul Jacobs: 'Firearm hunting season begins this Friday and continues through Sunday, November 24'

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 22, 2024

State Representative Paul Jacobs recently addressed the start of firearm hunting season in a Facebook post dated November 20.

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U.S. Rep. Mike Bost: 'Can't wait to work together to serve the needs of America's veterans'

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 16, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Bost discussed a recent appointment by President Donald Trump in a Facebook post dated November 14.

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State Sen. Dale Fowler: 'The Illinois General Assembly’s annual Fall Veto Session is approaching'

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 6, 2024

State Senator Dale Fowler highlighted the upcoming veto session in a Facebook post dated November 5, stating, "While traditionally focused on addressing legislation vetoed by the Governor, this year there are no vetoes on the agenda."

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State Rep. Paul Jacobs: 'Here's a look at some of the findings from the Illinois State Board of Education's 2024 Report Card'

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 4, 2024

State Representative Paul Jacobs shared information on the 2024 school report cards in an October 31 Facebook post, stating, "Here's a look at some of the findings from the Illinois State Board of Education's 2024 Report Card for Illinois schools."