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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

State Representative Paul Jacobs passed House Resolution 786 on Thursday to congratulate the Herrin Junior High School Girl’s Basketball team, the Lady Tigers, on winning the 2026 Southern Illinois Junior…

The 2026 Illinois Police Officers Memorial Ceremony was held on May 7, 2026 in Springfield, honoring officers killed in the line of duty, including those lost in 2025. The annual…

Rep. Paul Jacobs continued his work for the people of the 118th District this week with hearings in Higher Education Appropriations, Ethics & Elections, Health Care Licenses, and Veterans Affairs…