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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Rep. Jacobs: Trailer License Plate Fee Reduced in 2022

POMONA – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) says Illinoisans that purchase trailer license plate sticker renewals will see a significant reduction when the calendar changes to 2022 on January 1….


Tuesday, December 21, 2021
New Year, New Laws 2022

When the new year arrives on January 1 it will bring with it nearly 300 new laws in Illinois – everything from addressing confidentiality for victims of human trafficking to lowering fees…


Saturday, December 11, 2021
The Jacobs Journal – December 10, 2021

Dear Friend, I want to start out this week’s edition of The Jacobs Journal by expressing my most heartfelt concern and prayers for the citizens of Kentucky and Illinois impacted…


Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The Jacobs Journal – Happy Thanksgiving 2021

Dear Friend, From my family to yours, I want to say Happy Thanksgiving 2021! I am thankful for the opportunity to serve as your State Representative in Springfield. The United…


Sunday, November 14, 2021
State Rep. Paul Jacobs Sponsors Holiday Diaper Drive

POMONA – 115th District State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) announced his office is now sponsoring a holiday season diaper drive to benefit needy area children. Jacobs says in these tough…


Tuesday, November 9, 2021
State Rep. Paul Jacobs: Governor Signs Legislation Circumventing Heath Care Right of Conscience for Illinoisans

Carbondale, IL – Working families in Illinois were dealt another blow today as Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation into law to pave the way for his vaccine mandates to potentially…


Thursday, October 28, 2021
Rep. Paul Jacobs Says Illinois Democrats Leaning Further Left on Abortion and Personal Health Care Decisions

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Paul Jacobs is updating constituents on proposed changes to Illinois’ Health Care Right of Conscience Act and Parental Notification of Abortion signals Illinois Democrats are doubling…


Monday, October 25, 2021
The Jacobs Journal – October 25, 2021 – Veto Session Preview

Dear Friend, Lawmakers will make the trip back to Springfield this week for the second week of the 2021 Veto Session. Topics that may come up for a vote include…


Friday, October 15, 2021
Southern Illinois Republican Legislators Say New Congressional Maps Focus on Protecting Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Thin Majority

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Federal Congressional districts in the State of Illinois would look a lot different for the next ten years if the most recent draft of new maps stays in…


Friday, October 15, 2021
The Jacobs Journal – Veto Session Preview – October 15, 2021

The Illinois House and Senate will return to Springfield starting Tuesday next week for the first of two weeks of the 2021 Veto Session of the 102nd General Assembly. There…