Jacobetti's chairmanship of the Appropriations Committee wielded significant influence over direction of revenue in the state of Michigan and this made Jacobetti a powerful politician. Though the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is relatively low in population in comparison to the rest of the state, Jacobetti used his position to help direct sometimes significant funding to the Upper Peninsula (considering its low population), including the building of the Superior Dome, among other projects.
Jacobetti's chairmanship of the Appropriations Committee had a powerful impact on Michigan's revenue allocation, making him a prominent political figure. Despite the Upper Peninsula having a smaller population compared to the rest of the state, Jacobetti used his position to direct substantial funding towards it, including projects like the Superior Dome.