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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Rep. Jacobs Opposes Constitutional Amendment that Weakens Maps, Silences Voters

Springfield, IL – State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) voted against a new proposal to change the Illinois constitution regarding how legislative district maps are drawn. House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment…


Friday, April 17, 2026
Jacobs Welcomes Mt. Pleasant School Students and Families to Capitol

State Rep. Paul Jacobs welcomed the students and families of Mt. Pleasant Mennonite School to the Illinois Capitol on Thursday. mt. Pleasant serves the rural area of southern Illinois in…


Wednesday, April 15, 2026
VIDEO: Rep. Jacobs Recognizes SIU as “Birthplace” of Special Olympics

This week the Illinois House of Representatives recognized the impact of the Special Olympics on participants and families across Illinois, America, and the World. Rep. Paul Jacobs proudly reminded the…


Thursday, April 9, 2026
VIDEO: Rep. Jacobs Questions Bill to Limit Continuing Education Credits for Medical Professionals

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Rep. Jacobs Sponsors Bill to Make Illinois Colleges More Affordable & Competitive

State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) is sponsoring legislation to review and study Illinois’ higher education system and create a plan to make college more competitive and affordable. “Throwing more money…


Thursday, January 15, 2026
Rep. Jacobs, Sen. Fowler, and Rep. Windhorst Partner on Valentines for Seniors Card Drive

State Representative Paul Jacobs is teaming up with State Senator Dale Fowler and State Representative Patrick Windhorst to invite residents to help spread kindness this Valentine’s Day through a Valentine’s for Seniors Card…


Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Thank you Hunters & Families for Speaking Out on Waterfowl Seasons!

Thank you to the nearly 300 people who came out to Carbondale and Carlyle to express your opinions about the proposed changes to the WATERFOWL SEASONS and ZONES! I will…


Monday, November 10, 2025
Jacobs: Village of Olmsted RV Park Grand Opening & Tree Planting

The Ohio River community of Olmsted came together over the weekend to celebrate the grand opening of a new RV campground that was built on a restored clay mine. PRN,…


Friday, October 31, 2025
Jacobs: Waterfowl Season Public Hearing Set for Nov. 12 in Carbondale

Earlier this year, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources released season and split timing schedules for Illinois waterfowl hunters. One of the proposed changes to the regular waterfowl hunting season…


Thursday, October 30, 2025
Democrats Pass Another Bad Energy Bill That Will Increase Rates for Everyone’s Energy Bills

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) voted NO Wednesday night on yet another so-called green energy bill which passed with no Republican support. Senate Bill 25 now goes to the…