7/8/2019
Wisconsin's online sales tax collection rule equals income tax relief
Some tax relief is in store for Door and Kewaunee county taxpayers.
2/20/2019
Legislators seek $2M in aid for island outage
Washington Island residents could be spared a huge jump on their tax bill if First District Rep. Joel Kitchens and Senator Andre Jacque are successful
2/19/2019
Sen. Jacque and Rep Skowronski Introducing Legislation for Special License Plates Honoring Vets
Senator Andre Jacque is co-sponsoring a bill, which will allow Wisconsin veterans to receive specialized license plates at no cost to them
2/13/2019
Local organization signals support stricter sex trafficking and prostitution laws
DE PERE (WLUK) -- Wisconsin legislators are re-introducing a bill that would impose a new fine on anyone convicted of human trafficking, or soliciting prostitutes.
2/13/2019
State senator André Jacque proposes ignition interlock bill to curb drunk driving
A newly elected state senator from northeast Wisconsin is preparing to propose legislation this month that he says will slow the trend of repeated drunk driving here in Wisconsin.
2/13/2019
State Assembly Passes André Jacque's Pre-Existing Conditions Bill
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - On the same day as the State of the State address, The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed a bill that would force health insurers to cover pre-existing conditions.
8/10/2018
Supervisors say no to Brown Co. taxpayers funding more prosecutors
Rep. Jacque introduced a bill last fall that would have paid for more prosecutors' positions in state
4/8/2018
Discussions on Southern Bridge in Brown County are moving forward
Rep. Jacque is stepping up his fight for what he calls much-needed transportation infrastructure
3/22/2018
After Senate fails to act, WI remains a safe haven for animal molesters
Bill author Rep. Jacque says it’s tough to almost get there, miss the last step and have to start over
3/21/2018
Animal rights groups upset sexual abuse legislation not scheduled
Rep. Jacque says he's disappointed the full state Senate was not allowed to vote on the bill
3/19/2018
Animal abuse bill inspired by serial horse molester delayed by Senate
Rep. Jacque says he will reintroduce the legislation next session if it does not pass
3/1/2018
Governor Walker opposes arming teachers, looking at other ideas
Rep. Jacque says he would like to see funding for offering active shooter training within schools
2/21/2018
Wisconsin Assembly votes to loosen regulations on rent-to-own businesses
The legislation passed the chamber by a vote of 59-35, with Rep. Jacque voting in opposition
2/21/2018
Counties to receive extra prosecutors
Rep. Jacque introduced a bill last year that would hire 20 additional prosecutors across Wisconsin
2/15/2018
Assembly passes animal abuse bill
Rep. Jacque authored the legislation after Sterling Rachwal of Green Bay was arrested last year
2/15/2018
Animal abuse legislation inspired by serial horse molester heads to Senate
Rep. Jacque's bill closes loopholes in animal abuse laws and increases penalties for repeaters
2/14/2018
Criminal Justice Committee passes bill to close Wisconsin OWI loophole
The bill's author, Rep. André Jacque, says he is trying to get a vote scheduled in the full Assembly
2/7/2018
Drunk drivers in Wisconsin could lose snowmobile, boat privileges
Bill author Rep. Jacque wants all OWI offenses in state to be combined and count against drivers
2/7/2018
Milestone reached for bill that would close Wisconsin's OWI loophole
Rep. Jacque's bill treats every OWI in the past five years the same, regardless of the vehicle
1/30/2018
Testimony given on bill that cracks down on fraudulent car dealerships
Rep. Jacque gives credit to those who pushed the bill after having their vehicles fraudulently sold
1/25/2018
Legislation introduced to crack down on animal abusers in Wisconsin
Bill author Rep. Jacque says we need to do something to fix the problem, not just talk about it
1/25/2018
Advocates testify for animal sex assault legislation in Wisconsin
Rep. Jacque is trying to get the full legislature to take up the bill, which increases related penalties
1/25/2018
WI lawmakers look to toughen sexual animal abuse penalties
Assembly Criminal Justice Committee holds public hearing on Rep. Jacque's legislation
1/25/2018
Horse molestation case driving new interest in harsher penalties in state
Rep. Jacque, author of the legislation, says a companion bill has been introduced in the Senate
1/22/2018
Local abortion opponents March for Life on Row v. Wade anniversary
Rep. Jacque says the marchers advocate for unborn children who can't stand up for themselves
1/19/2018
UW-GB student and official testify on college credits in high school
The pair met with Rep. Jacque prior to speaking in front of the Assembly College Committee
1/18/2018
Standard Pre-Owned case inspires effort to change Wisconsin law
Rep. Jacque's bill allows for a license to be revoked sooner following fraudulent behavior
1/17/2018
Greater Green Bay Chamber announces Future 15 honorees
Rep. Jacque, who was elected to the state Assembly in 2010, is among the finalists
1/16/2018
Current Young Professionals Network names Future 15 finalists
Finalist Rep. André Jacque has been a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly since 2011
1/12/2018
Serial horse abuser sentenced in Brown County Court on latest charge
Rep. Jacque introduced a bill this session that makes sexual assault of an animal a felony
1/12/2018
Drunk drivers could lose snowmobile, boat privileges
Rep. Jacque's bill counts every OWI in the last five years as the same, regardless of the vehicle
1/12/2018
Horse abuser sentenced to probation; effort underway to toughen law
Rep. Jacque says he's having trouble getting lawmakers on board on a new bill due to subject
1/10/2018
Brown County horse molestation case puzzles many in community
Rep. Jacque says upgrades to Wisconsin’s statutes on the topic likely won’t take place this session
12/21/2017
Punishment for underage-party hosts reinstated with 'social hosting' law
Rep. Jacque's bill levies a $500 fine on adult supervisors caught allowing underage drinking
12/14/2017
‘Dillon’s Law’ expands EpiPen access
Rep. Jacque's legislation allows trained individuals to carry epinephrine auto-injectors
12/12/2017
Law inspired by Mishicot boy allows Wisconsin citizens to carry EpiPens
Rep. Jacque had worked on the legislation with Dillon's parents, Angel and George Mueller
12/12/2017
Gov. Walker signs Dillon's Law bill, making epinephrine more accessible
Bill author Rep. Jacque says there are real people and real stories behind the bills he introduces
12/12/2017
Prosecutors say Wisconsin state law that values 'property over people' finally needs to change
Rep. Jacque recently drafted a bill that upgrades a charge of breaking and entering with intent to cause physical harm
12/11/2017
Gov. Walker signs 'Dillon's Law' in Mishicot
Rep. Jacque says his bill will allow trained individuals to immediately step in and render life-saving assistance
12/11/2017
Gov. Walker signs EpiPen bill in Mishicot
The legislation authored by Rep. Jacque allows trained people to carry epinephrine autoinjectors in case of allergic reactions
12/11/2017
Mother's tragedy to victory through bill signing
Rep. Jacque's legislation makes EpiPens more accessible in the event someone is suffering from anaphylactic shock
12/10/2017
Gov. Scott Walker signs 'Dillon's Law'
Rep. Jacque authored the bill, which is expected to save lives, while working closely with the Dillon Mueller's parents
12/8/2017
Walker signs Jacque bill that prohibits adults from hosting underage drinking parties
Rep. Jacque's legislation closes a loophole where the term 'premises' did not include homes and private properties
12/8/2017
Gov. outlaws soliciting sexual photos of minors
Rep. Jacque says his bill will better allow law enforcement detectives to expand investigations involving sexual predators
12/8/2017
Walker signs Jacque's sex crime, alcohol bills
Legislation deals with photos of minors, operating after revocation and adults hosting alcohol parties with children
12/4/2017
Plea and sentencing hearing set for Sterling Rachwal on horse abuse charges in two counties
Rep. Jacque recently started circulating legislation at the state Capitol to make sexual assault of an animal a felony.
12/4/2017
Deal reached in case of accused horse abuser
Rep. Jacque has introduced a bill this legislative session making sexual intercourse with an animal a felony in Wisconsin.
11/30/2017
Lawmakers creating paper trail for "dirty cops"
Rep. Jacque expects this bill to see a vote in both houses early next year and sees no barriers in getting it to the governor's desk
11/17/2017
Every day is now Groundhog Day in Wisconsin
According to Rep. André Jacque, the Wisconsin Conservation Congress voted 5,532 to 760 for a groundhog hunt in 2009
11/16/2017
FOX 11 Investigates uncovers roadblock to traffic relief plan in Brown County
Rep. Jacque says De Pere has had to hold off on proposed development because of the uncertainty over the bridge's location
11/13/2017
Legislation would make depraved acts against animals in Wisconsin a felony offense
Rep. Jacque's bill was drafted at the request of district attorneys, law enforcement agencies, farmers and animal advocacy groups
11/13/2017
Wisconsin woodchucks lose protected status
Rep. Jacque's legislation signed by Gov. Scott Walker also allows for unlimited hunting of groundhogs without a permit
11/9/2017
State Assembly passes bill making it illegal to solicit sexually explicit photos from a minor
Lead author Rep. Jacque says use of the internet and smartphones has increased the availability for victimization of children
11/8/2017
Legislation targets adults who let teenagers drink in their homes or on their properties
Rep. Jacque's bill addresses the "social host" loophole in current state law that was exposed by an appeals court ruling last year
11/5/2017
Conservation groups, local gov't, businesses support Rep. Jacque’s artificial wetlands bill
Both the Assembly and Senate versions of the legislation have been unanimously passed out of committees with bipartisan votes
11/2/2017
Assembly to take up bill prohibiting state health insurance programs from covering abortions
Rep. Jacque's legislation would allow coverage for abortions only in cases of rape or incest or to save the mother's life
11/2/2017
Making good use of Wisconsin's brownfields
Rep. Jacque's legislation would give local governments tools to help turn blighted properties into productive developments
11/2/2017
Wisconsin State Senate passes 'Dillon's Law'
The bill is named after the son of Angel and George Mueller, who died in 2014 after having an allergic reaction to a bee sting
11/1/2017
Mishicot family's epinephrine push to honor son with Dillon's Law passes Wisconsin Senate
Rep. Jacque introduced the legislation earlier this year and relied on testimony from Angel and George to help the bill gain traction
11/1/2017
State lawmakers hold public hearing on first responders PTSD compensation legislation
Rep. Jacque's bill would expand worker's compensation to cover first responders who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder
11/1/2017
Have Brown County taxpayers pay for more prosecutors? Supervisors say no, twice
Rep. Jacque has introduced a bill that would fund prosecutors' positions in Brown County and others across the state
10/31/2017
'Dillon's Law' passes Wisconsin Senate
Legislation from Rep. Jacque is named after Dillon Mueller, a Mishicot teenager who died from a bee sting in 2014
10/30/2017
'Dillon's Law' heads to vote in State Senate
Rep. Jacque is so sure the legislation will pass that he's already asked Gov. Walker to sign the bill at Mishicot High School
10/27/2017
Revisiting the champs of prevailing wage reform
Rep. André Jacque lost his committee chairmanship after he held a public hearing and vote on repealing the prevailing wage law
10/27/2017
Wisconsin Senate to vote on woodchuck season
Rep. Jacque's bill would remove groundhogs from the state's protected species list and establish a year-round hunting season
10/26/2017
Bill targets transitional veteran employment
Rep. Jacque, a co-author of the legislation, says Hire Heroes will give veterans opportunities and help them reintegrate
10/20/2017
Wisconsin bill would make sex with animal a felony
Rep. Jacque's bill would increase penalty for first and repeat offenders
10/19/2017
Bill would make bestiality a felony in Wisconsin
Rep. Jacque says proposal was drafted in consultation with district attorneys, farmers and animal advocacy groups
10/19/2017
Legislation would make sexual contact with animals a felony instead of a misdemeanor
Rep. Jacque has talked with police, livestock owners and other groups who've told him there are numerous offenders out there
10/2/2017
Lawmakers want police to have more crisis training directed at avoiding shootings
The proposed legislation, which funds week-long Crisis Intervention Training programs, is supported by Rep. Jacque
9/19/2017
New bill looks to close internet loophole for online predators who seek inappropriate photos
Rep. Jacque's legislation would allow the enforcement of penalties right away when an adult solicits a photo of a minor
9/13/2017
AG announces new human trafficking bureau
Rep. Jacque has already begun work with legislation that creates surcharge on convicted traffickers who solicit prostitutes
9/7/2017
Lawmakers hear testimony on fining 'johns'
Half of the money collected through the trafficking surcharge would pay for police overtime and anti-trafficking operations
9/6/2017
Sex trafficking bill imposes charge on johns
Rep. Jacque wrote Assembly Bill 435 to create a $5,000 surcharge on convicted traffickers who solicit prostitutes
8/17/2017
Diminishing taxpayer funding for abortion
Wisconsin Catholic Conference supports Rep. Jacque bills that restrict the use of taxpayer funds to pay for elective abortions
8/16/2017
Bill would expand access to epinephrine
Rep. Jacque says the legislation allows a physician to prescribe an epinephrine auto-injector to those who've completed training
7/20/2017
Wisconsin Democrats attempt to mobilize lobbyists against licensing reform bill
Rep. Jacque says those capable of professional quality work within their field shouldn't be unduly hampered by the state
7/18/2017
Bill would prohibit agreement that allows UW to perform abortions for Planned Parenthood
Rep. Jacque says several medical schools across the country do not provide similar abortion training and are still accredited
7/17/2017
Tweet/Garot plans new facility in Wrightstown
Construction will begin in October and be completed by late summer 2018, and about 50 jobs will be based at the new plant
7/13/2017
Lawmakers react to DOT reform legislation
Rep. Jacque says there are checks and balances that legislators want in place to ensure the same problems aren't happening again
6/24/2017
Police K-9s won't face quarantine under new law
Rep. Jacque's bill will help keep more law enforcement K-9s on the street and out of the veterinarian office after biting offenders
6/23/2017
Governor signs legislation to revise procedure for law enforcement dogs that bite a person
Gov. Walker says state Rep. André Jacque's bill is a common-sense change that will save Wisconsin both time and money
6/23/2017
Governor Walker signs legislation to change procedure for law enforcement dogs
Rep. Jacque's bill eliminates the requirement that a police dog that has bitten a person be examined by a vet and confined
6/23/2017
WATCH: Walker signs police K-9 bill
Rep. Jacque's legislation changes the procedure for law enforcement dogs in Wisconsin if they bite a person
6/17/2017
De Pere lawmaker wants additional assistant district attorneys hired across Wisconsin
Rep. Jacque is seeking bipartisan support to help prosecutors across the state deal with a growing number of case backlogs
6/16/2017
New DA appointed in Marinette County
Rep. Jacque is pushing legislation that would add 20 additional assistant district attorneys around the state starting in 2019
6/14/2017
Wisconsin Assembly to introduce PTSD bill
Rep. Jacque's legislation to make it easier for public safety first responders to receive treatment for clinically diagnosed PTSD
6/13/2017
Wisconsin lawmakers are proposing to add staff to district attorneys' offices across the state
Rep. Jacque's bill would bring every county except Florence to at least 58.5 percent of their estimated staffing level needs
6/13/2017
DA says Brown County needs prosecutors
A bill proposed by Rep. Jacque would create 20 new assistant district attorney positions across 24 Wisconsin counties
6/13/2017
Two Wisconsin lawmakers hope to help first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder
Rep. Jacque is proposing the legislation to help reduce barriers that keep first responders from getting necessary treatment.
6/12/2017
Tax benefit for Wisconsin's disabled veterans could increase eligibility under Rep. Jacque's bill
Legislation would allow veterans with a minimum of 70% service-connected disabilities to be eligible for tax credit
6/12/2017
Wisconsin lawmakers introducing legislation to add assistant DA positions statewide
Rep. Jacque says the average ADA in WI has a caseload that far exceeds the statutory caseload cap in place for public defenders
6/12/2017
Lawmakers react to understaffing in district attorney offices throughout Wisconsin
Rep. Jacque says he's proposing to add 20 additional assistant DA positions around the state, based on the greatest need
6/7/2017
Committees OK woodchuck season legislation
Approval of Rep. Jacque's bill removing groundhogs from protected species list clears way for vote in full Legislature
6/6/2017
Social host loophole back in the spotlight after Ashwaubenon teen's OWI arrests within hours
Rep. Jacque's bill clarifies the word "premises" to include places that don't have a liquor license like homes and other properties
6/6/2017
Boater in Cat Island crash has history of OWI; state representative pushes to toughen law
Rep. Jacque is looking to propose legislation that would make operating any vehicle under the influence the same violation
6/5/2017
Ashwaubenon man arrested twice for drinking and driving following graduation party
Rep. Jacque has asked for his bill that closes the 'social host' loophole to get an Assembly floor vote this month
6/5/2017
Committees to vote on WI woodchuck season
Rep. Jacque's bill would remove the animals from the state's protected species list and establish a year-round hunting season
6/5/2017
18-year-old arrested for OWI twice in same day
Rep. Jacque has introduced legislation that would penalize adults who are found to have hosted underage drinking parties
6/1/2017
Rep. Jacque introduces vet-friendly legislation
The three bills deal with military license plates, veteran’s property tax credit and tax exemptions for veterans service organizations
6/1/2017
Rep. Jacque's proposal to remove unused FoodShare benefits is added to state budget
De Pere lawmaker says the plan has received overwhelming public support in his constituent survey sent out this spring
5/30/2017
State lawmakers target human trafficking
Rep. Jacque's bill creates a $5K surcharge for anyone convicted of soliciting a prostitute or keeping a place of prostitution
5/28/2017
Sex trafficking bills target patrons of prostitutes
Rep. Jacque's legislation would require people convicted of soliciting or patronizing prostitutes to pay $5,000
5/25/2017
Three veterans bills introduced in Legislature
Rep. Jacque says he is honored and humbled to write the legislation on behalf of those who bravely served the country
5/25/2017
Legislation aims to help veterans in Wisconsin
Rep. Jacque believes the three bills could receive hearings in Madison next month, with floor action possible in the fall
5/24/2017
Local outdoorsmen urge committee members to back woodchuck hunting season in Wisconsin
Rep. Jacque says a number of other states already allow woodchuck hunting, including Minnesota, Michigan and Illinois
5/24/2017
Bill to allow woodchuck hunting gets hearing
Rep. Jacque says he's heard from constituents and farmers across the state who've had their property damaged by the rodents
5/24/2017
Rep. Jacque to introduce human trafficking bill
State representative's legislation would impose a $5,000 fine on those convicted of patronizing or soliciting a prostitute
5/23/2017
Getting a license in WI has been a nightmare
JFC recently passed a motion submitted by Rep. Jacque that makes common-sense reforms to the occupational license process
5/22/2017
Green Bay Police to address underage drinking
Rep. Jacque has drafted a bill that closes the 'social host' loophole and fines parents who host underage drinking parties
5/18/2017
Adding teeth to state's child enticement laws
Rep. Jacque is working with Brown County investigators on legislation aimed directly at punishing online sex predators
5/16/2017
New bill aims to deter child pornography in WI
Rep. Jacque says it's not against state law to solicit sexually explicit photographs of children but it clearly should be
5/16/2017
Why does horse abuser keep being released?
Rep. Jacque is working with prosecutors on legislation that would update state statutes regarding animal cruelty
5/16/2017
Wisconsin state lawmakers seeking to crack down on requests involving child pornography
Rep. Jacque says a handful of lawmakers have already signed onto the legislation, including an Assembly Democrat
5/11/2017
De Pere lawmaker pushes to prevent underage drinking parties throughout the state
State Rep. André Jacque believes it's important that Wisconsin residents do not have access to alcohol at a young age
4/28/2017
Digging Deeper: Adoption in Wisconsin
Rep. Jacque is working on a bill that would change the current in-state adoption process, which some say is too burdensome
4/25/2017
Lawmakers again target adults who host underage drinking parties in Wisconsin
Rep. Jacque believes it is time for the legislature to close the "social hosting" loophole statewide for a number of reasons
4/25/2017
Rep. Jacque legislation would extend deadlines for fixing self-reported pollution in the state
The bill brings the state self-compliance program in line with a similar EPA program with the goal of encouraging more usage
4/21/2017
Lawmakers resurrect woodchuck hunting bill
Rep. Jacque says he's heard many complaints from constituents that the animals are causing damage to properties and gardens
4/17/2017
University of Wisconsin accreditation would not be threatened by Rep. Jacque's pro-life bill
Rep. Jacque says Arizona has had statutory prohibition similar to his bill in place since 2011 and has not lost its accreditation
4/17/2017
Several decades of activism and political movements in Madison tie back to the university
Rep. Jacque set off for college with plans to pursue a medical career, but his interests shifted to politics after he got to Madison
4/5/2017
WI GOP targets UW deal that pays Planned Parenthood abortionists with state funds
Rep. Jacque says UW abortionists have been found harvesting the body parts of babies they aborted for UW experiments
4/4/2017
Proposed bill would ban University of Wisconsin employees from training at abortion facilities
Rep. Jacque says the accreditation of UW OB-GYN program would not diminish under the proposed legislation
4/4/2017
"Dillon's Law" passes state Assembly
Bill proposed by Rep. Jacque would allow easier and more widespread access to live-saving EpiPens for trained individuals
3/27/2017
Bill looks to close underage drinking loophole
Legislation has support from the Wisconsin Medical Society and League of Wisconsin Municipalities, among other groups
3/27/2017
Lawmakers look to close Wisconsin’s 'social host' loophole in underage drinking
Rep. Jacque says bill is a "first step" leading to other legislation aimed at curbing what he views as a statewide drinking problem
3/27/2017
State lawmakers target adults who host underage drinkers with social hosting bill
Rep. Jacque wants to extend the law to also include adults who host underage drinking parties in their own homes
3/27/2017
Bill would make underage drinking hosts pay
Rep. Jacque says making alcohol less accessible likely will reduce incidents of drunk driving, alcoholism and more
3/21/2017
Food stamp bill brought up by local lawmakers
Rep. Jacque hopes legislation will encourage counties to investigate fraud in the federal food stamps program
3/21/2017
Lawmakers target welfare fraud in Wisconsin
Rep. Jacque says local governments should be able to share the savings they’re providing for state and feds in uncovering fraud
3/20/2017
Lawmakers reintroducing food stamp fraud bill
The proposal from Rep. Jacque is a combination of a number of past bills relating to reforming the FoodShare program
3/15/2017
Wisconsin leads nation in 2016 for drunk drivers being stopped by ignition interlock devices
Exactly 37,299 Wisconsin drivers couldn't start their cars while drunk after blowing into their ignition interlock devices.
3/15/2017
FOX11 in Green Bay investigates shortage of assistant district attorneys and backlog of cases
Investigation found Brown County cannot keep up with the 9,000 cases being referred by law enforcement for prosecution
3/15/2017
Ignition Interlocks stop more Wisconsin drunk drivers than anywhere else in the nation
Rep. Jacque hopes to introduce bill soon that would increase penalties for someone driving without the device
3/15/2017
Jacque: MADD report shows interlocks work
Rep. Jacque looking at changing law to tie ignition interlocks to an offender's drivers license instead of a specific vehicle.
3/13/2017
Legislation would prohibit coverage of elective abortions services for Wisconsin state workers
Rep. Jacque says bill would ensure that elective abortions are not funded by taxpayer dollars in the state of Wisconsin
3/9/2017
Proposed changes to MAPP Program championed by Rep. Jacque now in governor’s budget
MAPP is a work incentive program available to people with disabilities who want to work, but fear losing the Medicaid/long-term care services they need.
3/9/2017
Parents share their pain to win support for Dillon's Law
A Mishicot family traveled to Madison this week to ask lawmakers to support a bill allowing more individuals to administer life-saving injections
3/8/2017
Family fights for "Dillon's Law"
A Two Rivers family makes an emotional appeal before lawmakers in Madison as "Dillon's Law" is one step closer to becoming reality.
3/7/2017
Parents fighting for 'Dillon's Law'
Family wants to expand the current law that allows organizations to keep EpiPens on site.
3/6/2017
OWI legislation could require blood draws for first offense
In Wisconsin a first offense OWI is a traffic offense and not a crime, which is why Rep. Jacque wants to ensure those pulled over have to submit to a blood draw.
3/5/2017
Debate over funding road projects in Wisconsin heating up as projects outnumber funds
Rep. Jacque is pleased that discussions are focusing on putting more money toward the local level
3/3/2017
Republicans target University of Wisconsin faculty's deal with Planned Parenthood
Rep. Jacque says the University of Wisconsin acting as a contractor for Planned Parenthood is not the role of government
3/1/2017
Rep. Jacque hoping to pass bill that prevents state unfunded mandates on local governments
De Pere lawmaker says everyone should care about the proposed legislation because all taxpayers are affected by mandates
2/20/2017
Bill would limit taxpayer-funded abortion services for nearly 250K public sector employees
Legislation proposed by Rep. Jacque would prevent state Group Insurance Board from contracting or paying for abortions
2/16/2017
Dillon's Law would broaden access to EpiPens
Rep. Jacque's proposal would allow trained individuals to administer epinephrine to anyone having an allergic reaction
2/15/2017
FOX 11 Investigates: Should government legal notices still be published in newspapers?
Rep. Jacque says legislation would expand, not limit the type of information that's available to the public for review
2/14/2017
Dillon's Law seeks epinephrine expansion
Rep. Jacque says he doesn’t expect any difficulties in sending the bill through the proper channels to the governor’s desk
2/10/2017
Tougher OWI laws can save lives in Wisconsin
Rep. Jacque believes more needs to be done to address drunken driving and repeat offenders who drive under the influence
2/9/2017
Republican legislators again focus on banning fetal tissue research in Wisconsin
Rep. Jacque says current proposed bill would “have no real effect” on stopping the sale of fetal tissue in the state
2/7/2017
Local lawmakers take aim at Gov. Walker's budget plan prior to its release Wednesday
Rep. Jacque believes it's important for the state to have a sound plan on investing resources to further assist taxpayers
2/6/2017
Bill would block Wisconsin state employees' insurance plans from covering abortion
Rep. Jacque says the legislation provides equity so taxpayers are not funding abortions for any group of people in the state
1/30/2017
Wisconsin lawmaker proposes Dillon's Law
Legislation authored by Rep. Jacque would allow properly-trained individuals to use lifesaving EpiPens anywhere
1/24/2017
Several conservative lawmakers from Wisconsin seek change in federal-state relationship
Rep. Jacqué penned a letter earlier this month noting the costs and burdens of the federal prevailing wage law.
1/24/2017
Frustration over ongoing OWI incidents in Brown County: 'It is maddening'
Rep. Jacque says state continues to look for answers on preventing drunk driving occurrences in Wisconsin
1/22/2017
Wisconsin lawmakers react to protests over weekend, push for bi-partisan partnerships
Rep. Jacque says he has about 40 bills in various stages that he's hoping to find bi-partisan agreement on this session
1/22/2017
Editorial: Ten more reasons to go after OWI
Rep. Jacque wants to make drunk driving legislation a priority for the 2017 session, require wider use of ignition devices
1/20/2017
Lawmakers to propose police K9 bite bill
Legislation authored by Rep. Jacque would eliminate mandatory confinement of on-duty police K9s following a dog bite
1/10/2017
Wisconsin could lead effort to change states’ subordinate role in the U.S. system of federalism
Rep. Jacque takes aim at the Davis-Bacon Act, the 1930s federal “prevailing wage” law, in a letter to U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz
1/9/2017
Local politicians hope to see road repairs and job creation for Wisconsin in 2017
Rep. Jacque says the state needs the younger generation to step in and fill the positions of those who are retiring.
1/7/2017
Abortion opponents seek ban after 12 weeks
Rep. André Jacque is planning legislation that prohibits UW physicians from doing outside work for abortion providers.
1/4/2017
State legislator hopes to make consequences of operating while intoxicated stricter in 2017
Rep. Jacque says he wants to propose more legislation to enforce the current punishments for driving under the influence
1/2/2017
Wisconsin legislators asked to reinstate OWI vehicle seizure law replaced in 2009
Rep. Jacque, who has worked to toughen Wisconsin’s drunken driving laws, says reinstatement will be an uphill battle
12/19/2016
Wind turbine health impact on county agenda
Rep. Jacque will attend Two Rivers City Council meeting and host a listening session to hear from local constituents
12/16/2016
Rep. Jacque plans Two Rivers appearance
Assemblyman will hold Q-and-A and listening session
12/13/2016
Holland Town Board in ATV dispute with DNR
Rep. Jacque says he has support for bill that would allow ATVs on municipal roads without meeting DNR trail requirements
12/9/2016
Bail set at $100,000 for fatal I-43 hit-and-run
Legislation authored by Rep. Jacque closes loophole in state law, holds motorists more accountable for hit-and-run violations
12/8/2016
Three Assembly conservatives hit back at Speaker Vos for committee leadership snubs
Rep. Jacque says he will wear the punishment of fighting for Wisconsin taxpayers and the pro-life cause as a badge of honor
11/28/2016
Inmate assaults Wisconsin correctional officer
Rep. Jacque is introducing legislation that would increase penalties for attacks on correctional officers and other protectors
11/20/2016
Rep. Jacque commends youth tobacco prevention group at Two Rivers High School
Lawmaker discusses impact students can have on their peers
11/3/2016
Pro-life group applies for Wisconsin license plate
Rep. Jacque introduced a bill in 2014 that would have created similar Choose Life specialty plates
10/27/2016
Fond du Lac County officials react to court reversal of underage drinking host ordinance
Rep. Jacque has been working on legislation since 2011 to ensure similar ordinances will not be ruled unlawful.
10/5/2016
Close loopholes in ignition interlock law
Jacque's legislation would strengthen penalties by tying the interlock system to a person's driver's license instead of their car title, and by significantly increasing fines for ignoring the court order.
10/4/2016
Ignition interlock legislation in Wisconsin
Jacque says increasing the penalties will increase compliance and that is something desperately needed in Wisconsin.
9/30/2016
Two Rivers cuts ribbon on harbor project
The ceremony was to celebrate the completion of the first phase in redeveloping Harbor Park
9/28/2016
Lawmakers React to Standard Pre-Owned
As a federal grand jury convened in Milwaukee on Tuesday about the investigation into troubled local car dealer Standard Pre-Owned, legislators are talking about details coming to light. "Everything about the story just shocks me that it was allowed to go on," says Wisconsin Rep. Andre Jacque (R-De Pere)
7/22/2016
Local Lawmaker to introduce Protect Our Protectors Bill
Jacque says the recent police attacks in Dallas, Baton Rouge and Monday's inmate attack at the Green Bay Correctional Institution prompted him to share the information with the public.
6/30/2016
Wisconsin among handful of states not requiring fingerprint criminal background checks for nurses
Should nurses seeking a license in Wisconsin undergo a more stringent background vetting process? “It certainly sounds like something worth checking into,” says Rep. Andre Jacque
6/28/2016
Wisconsin Legislators, Abortion Groups React to Supreme Court Ruling
I’m very deeply disappointed that the Supreme Court would disregard something that is in the best interest for women’s health and safety,” said Rep. Andre Jacques, R-De Pere.
4/12/2016
Gov. Walker Signs Bills to Help Domestic and Sexual Assault Victims
Senate Bill 351, cosponsored in the Assembly by Rep. André Jacque (R-De Pere), helps protect abuse victims by making sure their protection orders remain in effect even if they leave Wisconsin.
4/11/2016
Gov. Walker signs bills to aid assault victims
Andre Jacque, R-De Pere, said the state will recognize and enforce any restraining orders granted to a victim of trafficking, domestic violence or stalking is granted in other participating states.
3/31/2016
Walker signs hit-and-run loophole bill inspired by Green Bay crash
As they walked toward Governor Scott Walker's office, the Kennedy family saw their efforts to change state law, come to fruition.
3/29/2016
New law requiring all drivers to stop at intersections that have experienced a power failure goes into effect
When power is lost at a controlled intersection, drivers should consider these intersections as a 4- way stop, and proceed cautiously when it is safe to do so, while adhering to normal right-of-rules.
3/18/2016
‘Finish line in sight’ for family pushing for hit-and-run bill
Assembly Bill 201 requires a driver who hits something to get out and investigate what they hit. It’s meant to avoid a situation where someone could hit a person with their vehicle, and use the defense they thought they hit something else.
3/17/2016
Local family waits to see if hit-and-run loophole bill will be signed into law
Representative André Jacque, R-De Pere, has worked on the bill with the Kennedys, and along with him pushing the Senate, and friends and family of the Kennedys making endless phone calls to lawmakers, the bill is now heading to Governor Walker's desk.
3/16/2016
Hit-and-run bill passes Senate vote
The bill already passed the State Assembly, and will now go to Gov. Walker’s office. Jacque is confident that Walker will sign the bill into law.
3/16/2016
Senate passes hit-and-run bill loophole bill
The state Senate passed the hit-and-run loophole bill Tuesday night.
3/15/2016
Senate could vote on hit-and-run bill initially left off calendar
Jacque says he's cautiously optimistic the bill will be passed Tuesday. Jacque says he was outraged when the bill was left off the initial calendar.
3/7/2016
Thumbs Up/Down for Monday, March 7
This legislation, from Rep. Andre Jacque, R-De Pere, lets police ask judges for warrants to get blood samples from first-time offenders. Critics argue warrants are supposed to be for crimes and a first offense in Wisconsin remains a civil fine, not a crime.
3/3/2016
State Would Take Back Money From High-Balance Food Stamp Accounts Under GOP Bill
Jacque has said the bill removes "temptation to fraud" and ensures that benefits don’t go unused.
3/1/2016
New law changes first offense OWI protocol
This new law will not change the charge for a first offense OWI, but it could be used in any future cases.
3/1/2016
Governor closes loophole in first-offense drunk-driving law
Jacque says prosecutors and police asked for the change after seeing an increase in drivers refusing the test.
2/23/2016
Proposed bill would strip license after 5th OWI
"It's a shame that Wisconsin is known as having the highest level of OWI's in the nation," adds Representative Andre Jacque.
2/22/2016
Cracking Down on Heroin Behind the Wheel
“We want to have more effective prosecution for drugs while driving so we can ultimately get people help” says Jacque.
2/18/2016
Bill to ease taxpayer costs for housing prisoners heads to governor
Assembly Bill 522 aims to generate additional money for the DOC by charging each person on probation, parole or extended supervision a $3 monthly fee.
2/17/2016
Hit and run bill heads to assembly floor
The bill was introduced years ago by Representative Andre Jacque, after 20-year-old John Kennedy was hit and killed trying to navigate snow-covered sidewalks in his wheelchair.
2/17/2016
New law protects pets of domestic abuse victims
A law passed by the Wisconsin Legislature can help victims better protect their pets by allowing the animals to be included in restraining orders. Judges will have the power to create provisions in the order that forbid the abuser from hurting, mistreating, hiding, disposing, removing, or damaging the household pet.
2/11/2016
Domestic violence bill protects pets
Jacque said surveys show this is a necessary protection. "About 50%, or even 80% in Green Bay, of individuals who have pets delay leaving an abusive situation because of concerns for the pet," he explained.
2/11/2016
Several Bills to Enhance Options for Domestic Violence Victims Move Forward
Today, the state legislature approved a slate of bills that will give survivors of domestic violence better protections when separating from abusive partners.
2/11/2016
‘Safe at Home Act’ keeps addresses of domestic violence victims confidential
“It’s an important step to be able to take to allow for individuals to be able to move forward with their lives and remain free from what is otherwise a harassing, intimidating, or manipulative environment,” says State Rep. Andre Jacque,(R) De Pere, who co-sponsored the bill.
2/2/2016
Punxsutawney Phil: Friend or foe? A Groundhog Day investigation
Three years ago, Rep. Andre Jacque of the Wisconsin legislature introduced a measure to establish a woodchuck shooting season, presenting complaints from farmers and testimonials from hunters touting how tasty the animals can be fried, grilled or prepared in a pressure cooker. The measure failed, however, with push-back from citizens and legislators who characterized hunting groundhogs as a thrill kill.
1/27/2016
University of Wisconsin: Abortion is crucial to our ‘life-saving research’ using aborted babies
Rep. Jacque told LifeSiteNews that using aborted babies for medical research is "a tremendous affront to human dignity. It's also a shortcoming of medical ethics that it's allowed to occur. One of the standards we have in medicine is that you must have the consent of the patient. In this case, there is no way for valid consent to be given by an unborn child or a guardian acting in the best interest of that child."
1/7/2016
OWI consolidation bill proposed
A state lawmaker wants to close a loophole in the state's OWI laws.
1/7/2016
Bill would combine tracking of snowmobile, car, boat OWIs
The bill would link OWI citations and arrests for snowmobiles, boats, ATVs and automobiles, which are not currently tracked together.
1/5/2016
Bill would fine parents who host underage drinking parties
Rep. André Jacque, R-De Pere, has reintroduced a bill that would prohibit adults from providing alcohol to minors on their property.
1/5/2016
Bill would fine parents who host underage drinking parties
Rep. Andre Jacque, R-DePere, has reintroduced a bill from last session that would prohibit an adult from "knowingly permitting or failing to take action to prevent" underage drinking on their property.
1/5/2016
Lawmaker wants OWI penalties broadened
Assembly Republican Andre Jacque of De Pere is preparing a bill to let drunk driving arrests for motor vehicles, boats, and snowmobiles be considered together when determining a person's total number of offenses.
1/4/2016
Bill would expand consideration of OWI arrests
Jacque says the goal is to hold repeat offenders accountable, no matter what they were driving at the time of the offense.
12/29/2015
Jacque wants reason for switching judges
A proposal from a northeast Wisconsin lawmaker would require people to state a reason for wanting a different judge in a criminal case.
12/28/2015
Jacque targets underage drinking hosts
Jacque says the state is involved in a "Parents Who Host Lose the Most" campaign every year, and lawmakers should follow that lead.
12/28/2015
Legislator works to change hit-and-run-law
Jacque's bill would require all drivers who hit something or someone to stop and investigate what they hit.
12/2/2015
Push for Ignition Interlock Devices for First-Time-Offenders
Rep. Andre Jacque of De Pere, author of multiple drunk driving bills, has also introduced legislation to close that loophole.
11/19/2015
'Five strikes' OWI bill gains momentum
With the bill having had its first hearing, its Assembly sponsors are growing more optimistic the measure will become law. Jacque, R-De Pere, said he expects state Rep. Jim Ott will schedule the Assembly Judiciary Committtee to hear the bill in December
11/17/2015
Area lawmaker honored by MADD
State Rep. Andre Jacque is being recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving for his support of legislation aimed at preventing drunk driving-related accidents
11/13/2015
Bill aims to fix hit-and-run loophole
The Kennedy's have been working with Representative Andre Jacque on the bill, also known as the John Michael 'Mingo' Kennedy Act, for more than two years.
11/13/2015
Emotional testimony on hit-and-run, OWI bills
Kennedy and his wife Colleen testified in support of a bill from state Representative Andre Jacque (R-DePere) requiring drivers to stop. Jaque said too many don’t. “They don’t turn themselves in,” Jacque said. “They continue to avoid that responsibility.”
11/12/2015
Lawmakers hear emotional testimony on "5 strikes and you're out" OWI proposal
"I think unless we actually find some way to reverse these trends, we in Wisconsin are being hit culturally with this idea that we are tolerant of drunk driving," said Rep. Andre Jacque (R- De Pere).
11/12/2015
Bill aims to fix hit-and-run loophole
Drivers would be required to stop and see what they’ve hit under a bill aimed at fixing a loophole in hit-and-run laws
11/12/2015
Legislature considers “5 strikes” bill for drunk drivers
Assembly Bill 432 is being referred to as “Five Strikes and You’re Out.” It would revoke the driving privileges for 10 years of anyone convicted of OWI five times or more.
11/12/2015
State bill would change hit-and-run law
Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a bill to close a loophole in the state’s hit-and-run laws, a loophole exposed by a Green Bay man’s death.
11/12/2015
Lawmaker urges committee to OK license revocation bill
"I'm sick and tired of seeing on the news, in the paper, some person who's been convicted of seven, eight, nine, 10 OWIs (operating under the influence)," Jacque, R-DePere, said. "We have to show we're going to take this issue seriously in Wisconsin, because right now we don't have credibility on that."
11/12/2015
New law lets towns partner on TIF districts
Rep. Andre Jacque of De Pere worked on the proposal. It will let towns partner with villages and cities to create TIF districts that cross municipal borders.
11/10/2015
Area lawmaker wants to eliminate cost of specialty license plates for veterans
Jacque's bill would waive the fee and make veterans pay only the basic annual registration costs, which vary according to the types of vehicles they drive.
11/10/2015
Bill would provide free military plates to vets
Jacque also wants to give all other veterans free military plates. There are currently more than 50 different designs. They would still have to pay their registration fee.
11/9/2015
Bill aims to waive cost of specialty license plates for military veterans
"If you have a honorably discharged veteran, then any military specialty plate they qualify for, they'd be able to get it at the same cost as a regular license plate," Jacque said.
11/3/2015
Wisconsin Assembly to pass measures impacting food assistance
Rep. Jacque said there are thousands of people requesting more than four cards per year and can switch PINs in order to defraud the system.
11/3/2015
Assembly passes bill targeting high FoodShare balances
The state Assembly passed a bill late Tuesday afternoon that would make changes to the state's FoodShare program. About one in seven Wisconsin residents receive FoodShare benefits.
11/2/2015
Jacque wants incentive for finding welfare fraud
Rep. Andre Jacque of De Pere says police and sheriff's departments don't aggressively pursue welfare fraud, because it takes a lot of time, and the recovered money goes back to the federal government. He says local governments should be reimbursed for their efforts.
11/2/2015
Proposed bill could help counties investigate welfare fraud
An estimate shows the state could lose $1.2 million of revenue if the plan becomes law, but Jacque expects the incentive for counties would increase the amount of money recovered from people abusing the welfare system.
11/2/2015
Fighting welfare fraud: New bill offers incentives, hires more investigators and a new prosecutor
“Those are dollars that we know, certainly, are going out the door. And if you look at the national level, there’s almost a certain amount of fraud that we’re resigned to accepting within our public benefit programs, and I don’t think that should be the case,” says Jacque, a republican from De Pere.
11/2/2015
Welfare fraud investigations costing you big bucks!
Wisconsin Rep. Andre Jacque (R-De Pere) is gathering support for a bill that allows counties to re-coup about 20-percent of the money they track down.
11/2/2015
Welfare fraud busts only 'tip of the iceberg'
A proposal introduced Monday might not shrink the stack of files, but it could help the county hire an extra investigator or two to handle the caseload. Rep. Andre Jacque, R-De Pere, is introducing legislation that would enable counties to keep 20 percent of the money they save by stopping welfare fraud.
11/2/2015
Three of four bills would target FoodShare abuse
"It's going to be more difficult for somebody to try to sell their card on the secondary market if it has somebody else's face on that," says Rep. Andre Jacque [(R) - De Pere].
11/2/2015
New bill could help target welfare fraud while helping counties
"We're only hitting the tip of the iceberg in terms of the fraud that occurs," said Republican representative Andre Jacque of De Pere.
11/1/2015
Loving pets help victims escape abuse
The bill has already passed the state Senate. It would allow judges to order perpetrators not to "remove, hide, damage, harm, mistreat, or dispose of" household pets. It would also allow victims to retrieve pets from the perpetrators.
10/26/2015
Bill would change parental rights for adoptions
Rep. Andre Jacque, R-DePere, is sponsoring a bill that would allow birth parents to sign away their rights through a legal affidavit 72 hours after a baby is born.
10/19/2015
“Nightmare” adoption experience prompts push for new law
De Pere Rep. Andre Jacque says it’s time to bring Wisconsin in line with other states, many of whom don’t require court hearings and allow mothers the option to relinquish rights after 72 hours.
10/17/2015
Pass bills that strengthen state's OWI laws
Recently, state Reps. Eric Genrich, D-Green Bay, and Andre Jacque, R-De Pere, authored a bill that would permanently revoke the driver’s license of someone convicted of five OWI offenses.
10/16/2015
Wisconsin divided on UW campus safety
“Gun free zones don’t actually keep guns out. What we need to do is preserve the ability for individuals to protect themselves and protect others around them,” said Rep. André Jacque (R-DePere), who signed on to co-sponsor the proposed law.
10/6/2015
Repeat drunk drivers: "Five Strikes and You're Out"
"Once you hit five times - it means you've been driving drunk habitually," said Jacque.
10/5/2015
Anti-drunk-driving bill gaining steam
Reps. Eric Genrich and Andre Jacque plan to announce that a companion bill to their "five strikes and you're out" bill will be authored in the Senate by Sen. Van Wanggaard, a former police officer.
9/30/2015
Bill to Help Domestic Abuse Victims Save Their Pets Gets Closer to Governor's Desk
According to Rep. Jacque the bill has already passed the Committee and State Senate, now it needs to be voted on by the Assembly before it can head to the Governor's desk.
9/18/2015
New Food Share Bill Could Cut Down on Fraudulent Use
“It’s fairly substantial when you have you know between a million and a million and a half dollars uncovered each year in fraud just by our Brown County Sheriff’s Department,”
8/25/2015
Pro-Family Organization Announces First-Ever Legislator & Pastor Award
WFC President Julaine Appling stated, “We are honored to give our first William Wilberforce Freedom Award to Rep. Jacque. He epitomizes this award. William Wilberforce valued human life and gave himself with abandon to protecting his fellow humans, a position that was not always politically popular.
8/24/2015
Bishop Morlino, pro-life leaders support ban of selling fetal body parts
The committee adjourned without taking further action on the bill, but Representative Jacque said a committee vote would likely happen before the next Assembly session this fall. He added the full Assembly will likely take up the bill in the next month and a half. Voters are encouraged to contact their representatives, urging them to support this legislation.
8/24/2015
Abortion bill stirs medical research debate
A Republican-backed bill would ban Wisconsin researchers from using the tissue over the objections of prominent health organizations, biomedical industry advocates and college officials, including the dean of University of Wisconsin-Madison’s medical school.
8/24/2015
Scott Walker backs bill to block federal money for Planned Parenthood
Gov. Scott Walker says he supports legislation that aims to block federal money from going to Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin
8/19/2015
Ignition Interlock Law Reforms Needed
But it also has incentives - giving first time drunk drivers, who voluntarily have the systems installed in their vehicle, the ability to drive again right away. In turn lowering court costs and hopefully preventing repeat offenders. "Having an interlock device installed actually helps condition drivers to be comfortable driving sober," said Jacque. And that Rep. Jacque says is a good thing, in a state with the highest drunk driving rate in the nation.
8/18/2015
Employee Freedom Week Celebrates a Worker's Right to Leave Their Union
Assembly Labor Committee Chair Rep. Andre Jacque (R-De Pere) told the MacIver Institute. "Our efforts earlier this year will protect workers' freedom of association and ensure that they do not have to join or pay dues to any union organization in order to keep their job."
8/18/2015
WCC supports ban on sale, use of fetal body parts
Bishop Morlino said that “protecting the ecology of a human being certainly cannot include dismembering it carefully, so that it can be used for research or whatever.”
8/4/2015
Local representatives to serve on new task forces
Rep. Andre Jacque will take part in the youth workforce readiness task force. He says getting both sides to work together is important and can be done.
8/4/2015
Buckley: Maxwell Street Day, Community Care Day nears
The Crime Prevention Committee's dunk tank will feature appearances by Police Chief Collins, State Representative Andre Jacque and others.
8/3/2015
Wis. Allows Planned Parenthood to Get Millions in Taxpayer Funds
Rep. Andre Jacque is circulating legislation that would allow Gov. Walker and legislative Republicans to deny Planned Parenthood Title X funds regardless of what happens at the federal level.
8/3/2015
Newsweek: The War on Planned Parenthood is in the States
State Rep. Andre Jacque is circulating two bills going after Planned Parenthood's two streams fo funding from the federal government. He said that together they would eliminate half or more of the funding each year that Planned Parenthood gets in Wisconsin.
7/28/2015
Lawmakers pass Bucks arena deal, sending it to Gov. Walker
without either a referendum component or a substantial decreased state participation there really was a better deal to be had.”
7/24/2015
Wisconsin politicians target Planned Parenthood at State, Federal Levels
Two proposals would work together to eliminate "half or more of the funding each year that Planned Parenthood gets in Wisconsin." The third is an updated version of a 2013 bill that would ban the "sale, transfer or experimentation" of fetal body parts.
7/24/2015
Wisconsin Republicans seek to ban sale of fetal body parts
The Wisconsin bill comes as lawmakers and governors in other states have called for investigations into Planned Parenthood following the release of the video from California.
7/24/2015
GOP lawmakers make move to ban sale of fetal body parts
"It's the whole idea of human dignity and the respectful responsible disposition of human remains," Jacque said.
7/24/2015
Strong Stance on Pro-life Bills and Legislation
Rep. Andre Jacque is circulating three new bills for sponsorship that put Planned Parenthood and their taxpayer subsidies in the cross-hairs of the Wisconsin legislature.
7/24/2015
State Representative Wants to Ban the Sale of Fetal Body Parts
"We've seen in the videos that they sought to get around the whole idea of selling the parts by instead trying to to consider it a donation or reimbursement," adds Rep. Jacque.
7/24/2015
Legislator looks to cut funding for Planned Parenthood
Republican Rep. Andre Jacque is drafting three bills after a secretly recorded video goes public.
7/24/2015
De Pere Lawmaker Targets Planned Parenthood
"It's really using the the term of reimbursement loosely to arrive at the market place for aborted children's organs," said Jacque.
7/21/2015
Jacque pushes bills against Planned Parenthood
Rep. Andre Jacque claims the group is over-billing the state, through Medicaid, for drugs it gets at a discount
7/20/2015
Political Robocalls Upon Us Once Again
Representative Andre Jacque has been leading the charge in Madison against these calls for several years now trying to add political robocalls to the do-not-call list.
7/20/2015
Scott Walker Says He’s Not Running On Social Issues, And He Really Isn’t
Though Wisconsin State Representative Andre Jacque (R) tells Breitbart News that Walker has been largely supportive of pro-life legislation in his state, it appears Planned Parenthood is still receiving funds there.
7/20/2015
Republican legislator to introduce bills defunding Planned Parenthood
Jacque said the clinics are significantly overbilling taxpayers because they charge Medicaid a higher price for than they pay for the discounted birth control prescriptions.
7/16/2015
5-strikes and you are out OWI bill moving forward
Jacque and Genrich also have both signed onto a bill that would allow law enforcement to get a warrant to obtain a blood draw from first-time drunken driving offenders. That measure has been approved in the state Senate but has not been taken up by the Assembly.
7/15/2015
West De Pere school aid increase is area's largest
Most school districts in the Green Bay area expect to see minor changes in general state aid, according to numbers released by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction earlier this month.
7/9/2015
Rep Jacque Hails Budget
State Rep. André Jacque applauded the passage earlier today of the 2015-’17 biennial budget, highlighting a handful of the provisions included that he requested which will result in very significant taxpayer savings, assist local redevelopment efforts, and enhance public safety, including several proposals he authored in previous sessions
6/19/2015
Madison schools ban American Indian team logos
State Rep. Andre Jacque, R-De Pere, said that not all American Indians reject the mascots. He pointed to Mishicot, a village in his district where local tribe spokesmen have approved of the public school district's mascot — the Indian.
6/16/2015
Lawmakers to Propose Tougher First-Time OWI Penalties
Jacque is supporting a bill that would change the penalty for first-offense drunk driving from a small fine and no jail time - to a criminal misdemeanor with up to a $500 fine and as much as 30 days in jail.
6/4/2015
Reaction to the new Bucks arena
So that certainly is a legitimate concern brought to me by my constituents, and I think I’m going to certainly scrutinize this deal very closely now that all the elements are out on the table,” De Pere Republican Rep. Andre Jacque said
5/6/2015
Movement aims to protect pets, victims in domestic abuse situations
"In approximately half of all domestic abuse cases, it is a significant factor in delaying leaving that very negative situation," Jacque said. "I am very happy that this is an area where there has been very strong and consistent bipartisan support."
4/23/2015
State Budget Committee Adopts Rep. Jacque’s Provision on Farm Tractors
Rep. André Jacque (R-De Pere) applauded the unanimous bi-partisan vote by the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee in support of his request to ensure that farm tractors may be operated on a roadway without being registered with the Wisconsin Department of Registration if the tractor is used for special occasions such as display, tractor or antique vehicle clubs, parade purposes, and other occasional uses, but not regular daily transportation.
4/13/2015
State Democrat wants to legalize marijuana in Wisconsin
“Certainly whatever imagined revenue there might be, I think there would be certainly higher costs to society,” said Jacque.
4/11/2015
YMCA plans Earth Day event
Second Assembly District State Representative Andre Jacque and Senator Devin LeMahieu will hand out free bike helmets for the first 130 kids completing the scavenger hunt from 11 a.m. to noon.
4/7/2015
Legislation Aims to Close Loophole in Hit and Run Statutes
"I think in the end, that's going to be better for everybody involved and certainly the conscious of anybody that's involved in those accidents," says Jacque.
4/6/2015
Bill Would Close Loophole in Wisconsin’s Hit and Run Law
State Representative Andre Jacque is hoping a proposed bill will close a loophole in the state’s hit and run law. The John Michael “Mingo” Kennedy Act, named after a Green Bay man killed in 2011, would require a driver to stop and investigate what they hit.
4/3/2015
Lawmaker wants to make crime of felons owning vicious dogs
Rep. Andre Jacque, a De Pere Republican, says Green Bay police are seeing an increase in dog fighting cases and dogs attacking officers.
4/2/2015
Lawmaker proposes changes to FoodShare program
Jacque is circulating a bill that would put limits on how long people can bank their benefits. “This bill is about program integrity and preserving the program for those who do need it,” Jacque said.
3/23/2015
Justices turn away challenge to Wisconsin voter ID law
State Rep. Andre Jacque, R-De Pere, said the persistent legal challenges by opponents were a waste of time and money. “This was not really an outcome that was in doubt,” said Jacque. “It’s unfortunate that it took this long to get here.”
3/17/2015
Senate Sends Bill to Curb Interstate Abuse to Governor’s Desk
“We want to thank the sponsors of the legislation, Representative Amy Loudenbeck, Senator Wanggaard, Senator Harsdorf and Representative Jacque. We also thank the survivors of digital abuse who came forward to tell their stories during the legislative process.
3/9/2015
Gov. Walker signs right-to-work bill
"I think we had time to hear from anybody that wanted to come and speak to us," said Rep. Andre Jacque, a De Pere republican. "We were proactively reaching out to individuals as well and had a lot of great discussions of it and, really, I think cleared up a lot of misunderstandings in the public."
3/3/2015
Right to Work Goes to Assembly; Could Become Law This Week
The Assembly Labor Committee held a hearing Monday that was dominated by opponents of the bill, which would make it illegal for employers to require workers to join a union or pay dues as a condition of employment.
3/3/2015
Right-to-work opponents have their say
Republican committee chairman Rep. Andre Jacque, R-DePere, said that would only delay the process. Democrats can offer amendments when the measure is up before the full Republican-controlled Assembly, likely on Thursday, but none are expected to be adopted.
3/2/2015
Wisconsin Assembly Committee Takes Up Right-to-Work Bill
Testimony has begun at a public hearing on Wisconsin's right-to-work bill, after the measure rapidly passed the Senate last week.
2/19/2015
Opposition to Energy Mandates Should be Bipartisan
It's the right move, and given the considerable flaws of the EPA's so-called "Clean Power Plan," it shouldn't be a partisan issue, either.
2/16/2015
Cyber-Harassment Restraining Order Bill
State Representative André Jacque who says that justice shouldn't have to end at the state line. It involves threats and harassment from abusers in other states, or cyber-stalkers who stay after victims.
2/3/2015
'It's part of our culture' doesn't excuse drunk driving
State Reps. Eric Genrich and Andre Jacque said they would propose lifetime license revocation for some people who have five OWI convictions. Each year from 2010 through 2013, more than 800 Wisconsinites were convicted of a fifth offense — or greater — OWI.
1/31/2015
Two local lawmakers are looking to crack down on drunk driving in the state
“I don’t think anyone should think that we should be patting ourselves on the back if we get this done. I think that’s always the charge we have as legislators is to keep moving the ball in the right direction,” added Rep. Jacque.
1/14/2015
Freshman lawmaker, veteran official focused on post-speech action
"You can choose to highlight the direction you're going with new initiatives, but we also have a (Walker) budget address coming up soon intended to serve the same purpose," said Jacque, a former transit planning coordinator.
1/8/2015
Upskirting Bill on Track to Ensure Privacy
“It really is just clarifying what a lot of people already have an expectation of under current law," said Jacque. "I do expect the bill will see final passage later this month."
1/8/2015
Bill targets 'upskirting'
A proposal would make it easier to prosecute people in the state, if they're taking pictures of others under their clothing, without their consent.
1/2/2015
Pregnant woman challenging Wisconsin protective custody law
"It's not meant to be hostile to women," he said, but if the lawsuits expose some problems administering the law, that could be addressed. "But scrapping the whole law? That's a very strong overreach," he said.
4/9/2013
Bill would end police and fire fee
Rep. Jacque says 75-cent phone charge is an unfair tax, proposes bill to eliminate fee