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Monday, January 17, 2022
The Jacobs Journal – January 17, 2022 – MLK Jr. Day

Dear Friend, This week I released information on the legislative agenda that I’ll be carrying in Springfield for the spring 2022 Session. I’m focused on passing legislation that reflect the…


Friday, January 7, 2022
The Jacobs Journal – January 7, 2022

Dear Friend, The Illinois House and Senate returned to Springfield on Wednesday this week for a one-day, marathon Session that saw the movement of several pieces of legislation. Session had…


Thursday, December 30, 2021
Jacobs – New Year Brings De Regulation of Lemonade Stands

POMONA – State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) says the new year that begins on Saturday will bring with it a bevy of new laws, including one he says should have…


Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Rep. Jacobs: Trailer License Plate Fee Reduced in 2022

POMONA – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) says Illinoisans that purchase trailer license plate sticker renewals will see a significant reduction when the calendar changes to 2022 on January 1….


Tuesday, December 21, 2021
New Year, New Laws 2022

When the new year arrives on January 1 it will bring with it nearly 300 new laws in Illinois – everything from addressing confidentiality for victims of human trafficking to lowering fees…


Saturday, December 11, 2021
The Jacobs Journal – December 10, 2021

Dear Friend, I want to start out this week’s edition of The Jacobs Journal by expressing my most heartfelt concern and prayers for the citizens of Kentucky and Illinois impacted…


Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The Jacobs Journal – Happy Thanksgiving 2021

Dear Friend, From my family to yours, I want to say Happy Thanksgiving 2021! I am thankful for the opportunity to serve as your State Representative in Springfield. The United…


Sunday, November 14, 2021
State Rep. Paul Jacobs Sponsors Holiday Diaper Drive

POMONA – 115th District State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) announced his office is now sponsoring a holiday season diaper drive to benefit needy area children. Jacobs says in these tough…


Tuesday, November 9, 2021
State Rep. Paul Jacobs: Governor Signs Legislation Circumventing Heath Care Right of Conscience for Illinoisans

Carbondale, IL – Working families in Illinois were dealt another blow today as Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation into law to pave the way for his vaccine mandates to potentially…


Thursday, October 28, 2021
Rep. Paul Jacobs Says Illinois Democrats Leaning Further Left on Abortion and Personal Health Care Decisions

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Paul Jacobs is updating constituents on proposed changes to Illinois’ Health Care Right of Conscience Act and Parental Notification of Abortion signals Illinois Democrats are doubling…