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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
State Rep. Paul Jacobs and State Rep. Patrick Windhorst Sign on to Legislative Package Aimed at Reducing Energy Costs and Ending Blackout Threats

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) and State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) announced this week that they have signed on to a comprehensive package of energy-focused legislation that…


Friday, August 5, 2022
Rep. Jacobs and Rep. Windhorst Team Up with Sen. Bryant and Sen. Fowler to Host Free Senior Citizens Health and Wellness Fair

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – State Rep. Paul Jacobs, State Rep. Patrick Windhorst, State Sen. Terri Bryant, and State Sen. Dale Fowler are teaming up to provide district residents with a free…


Monday, July 18, 2022
The Jacobs Journal – July 18, 2022

Dear Friend, In this edition of The Jacobs Journal, I’ve got information and updates on a variety of issues. First up is information on an upcoming “Night at the Ball…


Monday, July 11, 2022
Senator Bryant and Representative Jacobs to Host FREE Mt. Vernon Senior Health Fair

Mt. Vernon – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) and State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) are teaming up to offer a free senior citizens health and wellness fair on Monday, August…


Thursday, June 23, 2022
Rep. Jacobs: SCOTUS 2nd Amendment Decision a Victory for Law Abiding Gun Owners

POMONA – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) expressed support for today’s US Supreme Court decision striking down a New York law that placed restrictions on carrying handguns outside a person’s…


Monday, June 20, 2022
Southern Illinois Republican Legislators Call for Hearings into Fraud at IDES

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Three members of Southern Illinois’ Republican legislative delegation to the Illinois House are calling for immediate hearings after a recent audit of the Illinois Department of Employment Security…


Monday, June 13, 2022
The Jacobs Journal – June 13, 2022

Dear Friend, With soaring temperatures stressing the electrical grid in Southern Illinois, I want to share some information with you about the potential for rolling blackouts and cost increases for…


Saturday, June 11, 2022
State Rep. Paul Jacobs Announces $550,000 Grant for Mt. Vernon

POMONA – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) has announced the release of grant funding to assist Southern Illinois municipalities with infrastructure costs and homeowners dealing with record inflation with financial…


Friday, May 27, 2022
The Jacobs Journal – Memorial Day 2022

Dear Friend, This weekend, while many Illinoisans will enjoy time off relaxing, cleaning up the yard, hosting barbecues, swimming, fishing, going to ball games, and hitting the road to visit…


Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Rep. Jacobs Reacts to Leaked Draft SCOTUS Decision on Abortion

POMONA – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) offered a strong reaction to leaked information on a draft decision from the United States Supreme Court that would overturn Supreme Court decisions in…