Illinois State Representative Paul Jacobs
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Recent News About Illinois State Representative Paul Jacobs
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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."
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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Jacobs: 'Democrats chose to end the back-to-school tax holiday this year despite the rising costs of supplies'
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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Illinois' Jacobs talks to Choate 'staff representatives to go over the direction for the facility'
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.