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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Rep. Jacobs and Rep. Windhorst Join Legal Challenge to Democrats’ Unconstitutional Process

MARION, IL – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona)and State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joined Republican members of the Illinois House and Senate in a lawsuit filed in Sangamon County Circuit…


Friday, June 6, 2025
Rep. Jacobs Announces Annual Summer Reading Club

MARION, IL – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) announced his annual summer reading program for incoming first through fourth grade students residing in the 118th State Representative district. “I am inviting…


Saturday, May 31, 2025
Rep. Jacobs Opposes State Budget; Spends More on Illegal Immigrants & Gives Politicians Another Pay Raise

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) released the following statement on passage of the Democrats’ tax and spend budget. “I could not in good conscience vote for a spending…


Wednesday, May 14, 2025
First Tour of New Underground Parking Facility at Capitol

State Rep. Paul Jacobs, along with Reps. Amy Elik, Brandun Schweizer, and Jackie Haas were provided the first tour today of the new underground parking facility at the Illinois State…


Sunday, April 13, 2025
Rep. Jacobs: Busy Week at the Capitol!

It was a very busy week with committee hears, session, and a great number of visitors from my district and around the state. I met the TASC, Inc. (Treatment Alternatives…


Friday, March 21, 2025
Rep. Jacobs Passes Bill to Study Repurpose of Tamms Property

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) on Wednesday passed House Bill 1341 unanimously out of the State Government Administration Committee to create a task force to study the…


Saturday, March 15, 2025
Jacobs Journal – March 14, 2025

This week we had a full schedule again for committees. There are three bills that I am co-sponsoring that have made it out of committee and placed on the calendar…


Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Rep. Jacobs Promotes Local Products in 2025 Makers Madness Competition: Vote by March 16

Voting is now open in the 6th Annual ‘Makers Madness’ competition to name the Coolest Thing Made in Illinois! VOTE NOW AT THIS LINK! It is reported that more than…


Friday, February 28, 2025
Jacobs Journal Feb. 28, 2025

IMMIGRATION According to the Auditor General’s report released on February 26, Governor Pritzker’s administration vastly underestimated the actual cost and actual enrollment of the HBIS and HBIA programs. Regarding the…


Friday, February 14, 2025
The Jacobs Journal – February 14, 2025

Neighbors & Friends: This week I was back in the district able to meet with constituents and catch up on some of the local basketball tournaments. We have some very…