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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…


Saturday, May 31, 2025
Rep. Jacobs Opposes State Budget; Spends More on Illegal Immigrants & Gives Politicians Another Pay Raise

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) released the following statement on passage of the Democrats’ tax and spend budget. “I could not in good conscience vote for a spending…


Friday, May 30, 2025
Jacobs Hosts Anna-Jonesboro Student as House Page at the Capitol

State Rep. Paul Jacobs welcomed Elizabeth hill, a junior at Anna-Jonesboro High School, as his Page on Friday. This is the second year Elizabeth has served. She plans to study…


Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Thank you to “Little Nashville Cafe” and Arron Smith for Helping Tornado Victims

Thank you to everyone who came out last weekend to help raise $42,000 at the “Pickin’ Up The Pieces” event! Thank you to Aaron Smith, owner of Little Nashville Café…


Monday, May 19, 2025
Rep. Jacobs: Capitol Update with WXAN Radio (Audio)

Illinois State Representative Paul Jacobs joined WXAN to talk about the closing days of the 2025 Spring Legislative Session. Status of the Mascot Ban Bill, the Budget, Junior Colleges offering…


Saturday, May 17, 2025
Jacobs: EF4 Tornado Hits Williamson County; No Fatalities — Unified Response

National Weather Service officials say the storm that hit Williamson County Friday night is classified as a EF4, packing winds as high as 190 miles per hour. The upgrade comes…


Wednesday, May 14, 2025
First Tour of New Underground Parking Facility at Capitol

State Rep. Paul Jacobs, along with Reps. Amy Elik, Brandun Schweizer, and Jackie Haas were provided the first tour today of the new underground parking facility at the Illinois State…


Saturday, May 3, 2025
Jacobs Journal – May 2, 2025

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…