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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Rep. Jacobs Sponsors Bill to Make Illinois Colleges More Affordable & Competitive

State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) is sponsoring legislation to review and study Illinois’ higher education system and create a plan to make college more competitive and affordable. “Throwing more money…


Thursday, January 15, 2026
Rep. Jacobs, Sen. Fowler, and Rep. Windhorst Partner on Valentines for Seniors Card Drive

State Representative Paul Jacobs is teaming up with State Senator Dale Fowler and State Representative Patrick Windhorst to invite residents to help spread kindness this Valentine’s Day through a Valentine’s for Seniors Card…


Thursday, October 30, 2025
Democrats Pass Another Bad Energy Bill That Will Increase Rates for Everyone’s Energy Bills

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) voted NO Wednesday night on yet another so-called green energy bill which passed with no Republican support. Senate Bill 25 now goes to the…


Sunday, August 17, 2025
Rep. Jacobs: Pritzker’s Newest Law “Christmas in August” for Trial Lawyers

State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) released the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker signing SB 328 into law Friday: “Governor Pritzker signed legislation (SB 328) that greatly expands…


Saturday, July 26, 2025
Rep. Jacobs Speaks at IL Mining Institute Annual Meeting in Marion

State Rep. Paul Jacobs accepted an invitation to speak to the Illinois Mining Institute (IMI) at their annual meeting held in Marion, Illinois this year. He also participated in a…


Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Southern Illinois Republicans Introduce Repeal of Illinois’ Failed Green New Deal Law, Working to “Energize Illinois”

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Amid a rising crisis of electricity unaffordability for working families and businesses in Southern Illinois, State Representative Dave Severin, State Representative Patrick Windhorst, and State Representative Paul…


Monday, June 16, 2025
Rep. Jacobs: Pritzker Signs Largest Budget in State History

MARION, IL – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) released the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker signed the largest budget in Illinois history. “With nearly $2 billion more than last…


Friday, June 13, 2025
Rep. Jacobs: Madigan’s Prison Sentence is a Long Time Coming

MARION, IL – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona), a member of the House Ethics and Elections Committee released the following statement after the sentencing of former House Speaker Michael J….


Saturday, May 17, 2025
Jacobs: EF4 Tornado Hits Williamson County; No Fatalities — Unified Response

National Weather Service officials say the storm that hit Williamson County Friday night is classified as a EF4, packing winds as high as 190 miles per hour. The upgrade comes…


Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Rep. Jacobs Votes NO to Allow Unsafe Drugs and Hide Medical Personnel from Background Checks

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) on Monday vehemently opposed House Bill 3637 that would allow drugs and medical procedures rejected by the US FDA (Federal Drug Administration)…