It has been very busy at the state Capitol since my last update. Deadlines for legislation to be heard in committees, many visitors to Springfield, and some intense debates on…

On Thursday, State Rep. Paul Jacobs attended the Memorial Ceremony for fallen peace officers who have died in the line of duty over the past year. This year’s ceremony was…

State Rep. Paul Jacobs is reminding people that a ‘Fish Salvage Declaration’ has been issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for Little Grassy Lake in Williamson County…

It was great to see the Grand Tower 8th grade students this year on their visit to the State Capitol in Springfield! Young people are our next generation of leaders,…

FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY, APRIL 24 The National Water Prediction Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says the ‘Flood Warning’ continues for the Ohio…

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…

Another very busy week in Springfield with House Committees to hear bills by the “3rd Reading” Deadline and long evenings with debates and votes on proposals. 8th Grade students from…

State Rep. Paul Jacobs welcomed students and advisor Chris Clausen from the Elverado Chapter of the FFA from Elkville in Jackson County to the Capitol. They we able to discuss…

Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) passed House Bill 1341 today to create a task force to study the potential options for the facility in southern Illinois that has been closed for…

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)…