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Jacobs: "The new Illinois law limiting where people may file legal complaints for state constitutional violations is now facing its own lawsuit."

By Southern Illinois News Report | Sep 15, 2023

A new Illinois law that limits where citizens can file lawsuits regarding the constitutionality of state laws is now facing its own legal challenge. Republican Representative Paul Jacobs brought attention to House Bill 3062 on September 8th when he shared the news with his constituents. The Liberty Justice Center, on behalf of three residents of St. Clair County, filed a lawsuit on August 29th, claiming that the new law violates the Illinois Constitution by damaging their voting rights and stripping courts of jurisdiction over certain subjects.

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Friess: "Whether you call it soda or pop, Illinois boasts a number of unique soft drinks."

By Southern Illinois News Report | Sep 2, 2023

In an Aug. 31 Facebook post, Rep. David Friess celebrated the unique soft drinks that are produced in Illinois. Those include Ski soda, RC Cola, and Dog ‘N Suds root beer.

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Bryant: "...remember when those same people were left to navigate a chaotic unemployment system, waiting weeks and months for their benefits…let alone even a phone call back from IDES? "

By Southern Illinois News Report | Aug 11, 2023

A report from the Illinois Auditor General revealed that IDES overpaid more than $5 billion. In an Aug. 9 Facebook post, Sen. Terri Bryant responded.

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Bryant: 'Honored to be invited to attend the final interment of an U.S. Army hero'

By Southern Illinois News Report | Jul 18, 2023

Sen. Terri Bryant paid her respects to Sgt. Howard G. Malcolm on July 12 when the Korean War vet was laid to rest in Mt. Vernon. Sgt. Malcom had been reported missing in action during the Korean War.

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Jacobs: 'Democrats chose to end the back-to-school tax holiday this year despite the rising costs of supplies'

By Southern Illinois News Report | Jul 18, 2023

The Illinois sales tax holiday for families purchasing school supplies will not happen this year, according to Rep. Paul Jacobs. The representative shared his opinion on the move in a July 14 Facebook post, as well as a link to news coverage of the sales tax holiday's disappearance this year.

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Jacobs: 'The General Assembly Retirement System board voted to strip former Rep. Luis Arroyo of his pension'

By Southern Illinois News Report | Jul 3, 2023

Illinois Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) shared an update regarding former state Rep. Luis Arroyo (D-Chicago) and his state pension in a Facebook post from June 26.

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Illinois' Jacobs talks to Choate 'staff representatives to go over the direction for the facility'

By Southern Illinois News Report | Jun 24, 2023

In a June 19 Facebook post, Illinois state Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) described his work in support of the residents of Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center.

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Jacobs: 'Kids and teens across Illinois can get free meals all summer long'

By Southern Illinois News Report | Jun 9, 2023

In a June 6 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs shared the availability of summer meals for kids and teens.

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Jacobs: Business grant program 'failed to work as advertised'

By Southern Illinois News Report | Jun 6, 2023

In a May 30 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs shared information on the audit of the Business Interruption Grant Program.

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Friess: 'Drafting a $50B budget behind closed doors, in secret, is not how Illinois should be run'

By Southern Illinois News Report | Jun 3, 2023

In a May 23 Facebook post, Rep. David Friess shared a legislative update.

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State Rep. Jacobs offers update on SB 1068

By Southern Illinois News Report | May 23, 2023

State Rep. Paul Jacobs, R-Pomona, used social media this week to highlight the progress of Illinois Senate Bill 1068, which would authorize the director of the Department of Natural Resources to sell property n Alexander County to Two Rivers Fisheries for the appraised value set by a certified general appraiser.

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Bryant: 'This legislation enables abusers, endangers local communities, and potentially prevents justice from being served'

By Southern Illinois News Report | May 18, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) believes a bill that makes changes to the Criminal Identification Act takes the state "back 10 steps" in making sure victims of abuse are protected.

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Jacobs: 'The Illinois Council on Women and Girls invites girls in the state of Illinois who are in grades 5th through 12th to apply to join the Council’s Illinois Girls Lead Program.'

By Southern Illinois News Report | May 16, 2023

In a May 11 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs encouraged girls in fifth through twelfth grades to apply for the Illinois Council on Women and Girls' Illinois Girls Lead Program.

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State Sen. Bryant: 'My prayers and heartfelt thoughts go out to the veteran Illinois State Trooper who was injured in the line of duty early this morning'

By Southern Illinois News Report | May 11, 2023

Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant offered her condolences in the wake of a State Police Trooper's injury

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Illinois' Bryant on new bills that prioritize crime victims: 'We need to send a signal to victims that we hear them, stand with them'

By Southern Illinois News Report | Apr 29, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Terri Bryant's recent Facebook post highlighted her dedication to pursuing justice.

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Friess encourages business owners to attend annual seminar in Red Bud

By Southern Illinois News Report | Apr 23, 2023

Illinois state Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) wants business owners to attend his yearly Business Development Seminar planned for the end of April in Red Bud.

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Jacobs: 'Illinoisans are blessed to have had Abraham Lincoln serve as our 16th President'

By Southern Illinois News Report | Apr 20, 2023

In an April 16 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs shared his attendance at a dedication of a mural of the Lincoln Douglas Debate.

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Friess promotes $175 million in Back to Business grants

By Southern Illinois News Report | Apr 11, 2023

In an April 6 Facebook post, Rep. David Friess shared information on the Illinois Back to Business (B2B) grants.

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Jacobs: 'A worker standing on moving grain can be trapped within just five seconds'

By Southern Illinois News Report | Apr 10, 2023

Working in and around grain bins can be extremely dangerous, and state Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Marion) recently took to social media to remind grain workers to adhere to safety standards.

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Illinois' Jacobs: ComEd trial begins for 'decade-long scheme to bribe and influence former Speaker Mike Madigan'

By Southern Illinois News Report | Mar 30, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pamona) recently took to social media to share that the ComEd bribery trial involving former Speaker Michael Madigan has started.