Illinois State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona)
Recent News About Illinois State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona)
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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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Jacobs: 'The General Assembly Retirement System board voted to strip former Rep. Luis Arroyo of his pension'
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'
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'
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'
In a May 30 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs shared information on the audit of the Business Interruption Grant Program.
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State Rep. Jacobs offers update on SB 1068
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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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.'
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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Jacobs: 'Illinoisans are blessed to have had Abraham Lincoln serve as our 16th President'
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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Jacobs touts states' farmers, agriculture: '$1 out of every $10 generated in Illinois originates from agriculture'
Illinois state Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) took to Facebook recently to show his support for Illinois farmers and tout their importance to the state's economy.
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Jacobs: 'A worker standing on moving grain can be trapped within just five seconds'
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'
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.
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Jacobs: 'There are approximately 50 million people around the world living with epilepsy'
In a March 26 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs shared information about Epilepsy Awareness Day.
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Jacobs: 'Illinois’ combined state and local tax rate of nearly 15.1% is the highest among all 50 states and the District of Columbia'
Rep. Paul Jacobs shared WalletHub's ranking of Illinois for tax friendliness in a Mar. 20 Facebook post.
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Jacobs: ISP's 'new patrol structure will allow the organization to better meet the needs of the public'
In a recent Facebook post, Illinois state Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) shared information regarding a recent structural shift within ISP.
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Jacobs shares details on letter-writing campaign to support Illinois veterans
Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) recently took to social media to share information about the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs' 2022 Operation Rising Spirit campaign.
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Jacobs: 'Herrin Tigerettes giving back to the Community with hamburgers and hot dogs at Black Diamond Harley! Fun with parents and young ladies from Herrin!'
Illinois State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) recently shared photos of his visit to Herrin.
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Jacobs: 'I am proud to have the support of my good friend and fellow Southern Illinois Republican State Representative Blaine Wilhour'
In an Oct. 9 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs revealed an endorsement by Rep. Blaine Wilhour.
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Jacobs celebrates laborers during Construction Industry Career Exp: 'High school young adults were treated to hands on experience'
State Rep. Paul Jacobs highlighted his recent visit to the Construction Industry Career Expo at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in a post on social media, honoring the work of laborers across the state.
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Jacobs 'proud to be sponsoring' student and senior events
Rep. Paul Jacobs will host “Night at the Ballpark” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Rent One Ball Park in Marion, Ill.