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Thursday, August 21, 2025
Southern Illinois Republican Legislators Participate in Annual Regional Chamber Legislative Summit

MARION, IL – On Thursday, Republican legislators representing Senate and Legislative districts in Southern Illinois joined with several local Chambers of Commerce for the annual Regional Chamber of Commerce Legislative…


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…


Thursday, July 17, 2025
Rep. Windhorst and Rep. Jacobs Host Summer Reading Club Night at the Ballpark

MARION, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) and State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) hosted their annual Summer Reading Club Night at the Ballpark at Mountain Dew Park in Marion…


Monday, July 7, 2025
Jacobs Provides Legislative Update for News Radio WJPF

Illinois State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) was the guest for The Morning Newswatch on WJPF Radio where he discussed a variety of topics including his continuing fight to pass legislation called the…


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…


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….


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…