Happy National Farmer’s Day to all our Illinois farm families who work hard every day to feed and fuel the world. Remember to thank a farmer today! 

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro), State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona), and State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) will join local elected officials and dignitaries to honor and celebrate the…

Dear Friend, Last week, I joined several of my House Republican colleagues, including Rep. Severin and Rep. Windhorst in signing on to a package of bills aimed at repealing the…

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) and State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) announced this week that they have signed on to a comprehensive package of energy-focused legislation that…

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – State Rep. Paul Jacobs, State Rep. Patrick Windhorst, State Sen. Terri Bryant, and State Sen. Dale Fowler are teaming up to provide district residents with a free…

Dear Friend, In this edition of The Jacobs Journal, I’ve got information and updates on a variety of issues. First up is information on an upcoming “Night at the Ball…

Mt. Vernon – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) and State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) are teaming up to offer a free senior citizens health and wellness fair on Monday, August…

POMONA – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) expressed support for today’s US Supreme Court decision striking down a New York law that placed restrictions on carrying handguns outside a person’s…

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Three members of Southern Illinois’ Republican legislative delegation to the Illinois House are calling for immediate hearings after a recent audit of the Illinois Department of Employment Security…

Dear Friend, With soaring temperatures stressing the electrical grid in Southern Illinois, I want to share some information with you about the potential for rolling blackouts and cost increases for…