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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)…


Wednesday, March 19, 2025
VIDEO: Rep. Jacobs Fights to End “Sanctuary State”

Stopping Illegal Immigration and Drain on Budget SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) addressed the media on Tuesday at the State Capitol regarding his legislation to end the TRUST Act…


Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Rep. Jacobs Opposes Largest Budget in Illinois History; Nearly $2 Billion More than Last Year

SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) says he is strongly opposed to Governor Pritzker’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, delivered to a joint Session of the House and Senate in…


Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Rep. Jacobs Reacts to Former Speaker Madigan’s Corruption Trial Guilty Verdicts

Continues Calls for Ethics Reform SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) released the following statement upon learning of the conviction of former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan on ten…