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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…


Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Jacobs: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Millions of Americans ride motorcycles and this Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month let’s all remember to remain safe when riding motorcycles and driving on the road. Always be sure to keep…


Monday, October 30, 2023
Southern IL Republican Representatives: Time to End Illinois’ Sanctuary State Status

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Three House Republican lawmakers representing southern Illinois are sponsoring legislation to end Illinois’ sanctuary state status. House Republican Floor Leader State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), State Rep….


Friday, September 15, 2023
Rep. Jacobs – Remember Fallen, Missing Soldiers on National POW/MIA Recognition Day

POMONA – State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) is a Navy Veteran. On National POW Day, Rep. Jacobs issued the following statement. “On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor, remember, and…