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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
State Rep. Paul Jacobs Statement on Pritzker’s FY27 Budget

Marion, IL – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) released the following statement after the largest-in-history $55.9 Billion FY 27 State Budget was signed into law by Governor Pritzker on June…


Sunday, June 14, 2026
Flag Day: Honoring Our Nation’s Symbol

Happy Flag Day! Join us in celebrating Old Glory and all that our great flag symbolizes.


Thursday, June 11, 2026
State Rep. Paul Jacobs Announces Rescheduling of June 16 Water District Managers Meeting

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – State Representative Paul Jacobs is announcing the postponement of a scheduled June 16th meeting of local water managers and engineers. The meeting, which was meant to be…


Monday, June 1, 2026
Jacobs Opposes Tax Increases and Another Record-Spending $56 Billion Budget

Springfield, IL – State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) voted NO on the FY 2027 budget passed on the last day of session. The $55.9 billion is now the largest budget…


Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Rep. Jacobs: Memorial Service at Capitol

“In remembrance of the Illinois service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.”


Monday, May 25, 2026
Jacobs Honors SIU “Flying Salukis” on 2026 National Championship Win!

Rep. Paul Jacobs congratulated the national championship victory by the Southern Illinois University Flying Salukis at the recent NIFA SAFECON competition in Moline May 18-23, 2026. The event was hosted…


Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Rep. Jacobs Introduces ‘Miss Illinois Teen 2025’ to ‘Mrs. America 2022’ (Rep. La Ha)

This week Rep. Paul Jacobs helped welcome Miss Lillie Brown, the 2025 Miss Illinois Teen reigning queen to the Illinois Capitol in Springfield. “I am always happy to help young…


Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Jacobs: Glock Ban Resurfaces in House Gun Violence Prevention Committee

House Bill 4471 is a de facto ban on Glock pistols in Illinois. Glock switches are already illegal, and criminals don’t follow existing gun laws anyway. Banning the sale of Glocks…


Monday, May 18, 2026
Jacobs Continues Support of “Veterans Honor Flight” of Southern Illinois

State Rep. Paul Jacobs, a veteran himself of the U.S. Navy, provided official certificates to each of the participants to help commemorate their special experience on May, 18, 2026. “On…


Monday, May 11, 2026
Vienna High School Student Council Visits Capitol

Rep. Paul Jacobs joined Rep. Patrick Windhorst last week in welcoming students from Vienna High School to the State Capitol. Student council members met with state representatives to advocate for…