Press Releases

SEN. JACQUE’S INITIATIVE EMPOWERING THE DISABLED HEADS TO GOVERNOR

Sen. Jacque, co-author of the initiative with State Rep. Jeff Mursau, said that Wisconsin is currently just one of four states that do not have their own Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account program, although state residents may open accounts in other states.

SEN. JACQUE’S ‘NO PATIENT LEFT ALONE’ ACT CLEARS SENATE

MADISON, WI… Our loved ones would never be isolated from their families and friends again under legislation that passed by the State Senate today protecting our right to visit those dear to us in hospitals and care facilities.

SEN. JACQUE’S FRESHWATER PROTECTION BILL CLEARS SENATE

MADISON, WI… Legislation providing voluntary incentives and strategies for reducing the impacts of road salt on Wisconsin’s lakes, streams and drinking water broadly supported by environmental and small business groups passed the State Senate today.

SEN. JACQUE’S INITIATIVE EMPOWERING THE DISABLED CLEARS SENATE

MADISON, WI… Wisconsin’s efforts to empower individuals with disabilities continued today as the State Senate approved tax-exempt savings accounts to help cover the cost of services that help those with physical and cognitive challenges live full, independent lives. The program, part of a broad update of state financial regulations (Senate Bill 668), also overwhelmingly passed the Senate as separate legislation (Senate Bill 122) last June.

SEN. JACQUE BILL PROTECTING VULNERABLE ADULTS ADVANCES

“This legislation will enhance our adult at risk legal framework by adding more protections that will help ensure safe, fulfilling lives for the defenseless ones among us,” said State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), lead author of the measure.

SEN. JACQUE’S BILL RELIEVING LOCAL TAXPAYERS FROM BURDEN OF UNEQUAL LANDFILL REGULATION CLEARS COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY

MADISON, WI… Local taxpayers would be freed from the burden of higher costs for unreasonable financial standards for municipal landfills, compared to private facilities, under legislation that unanimously cleared an Assembly committee today.

SEN. JACQUE’S HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION ACT ADVANCES WITH BI-PARTISAN SUPPORT

MADISON, WI… Legislation aimed at preventing human trafficking and other illegal activity in strip clubs cleared an Assembly committee unanimously today, helping to protect women from becoming victims of sex slavery.

SEN. JACQUE’S ‘NO PATIENT LEFT ALONE’ ACT ADVANCES WITH BI-PARTISAN SUPPORT

MADISON, WI… Our loved ones would never be isolated from their families and friends again under legislation that cleared a State Senate committee today protecting our right to visit those dear to us in hospitals and care facilities.

SEN. JACQUE COLUMN: EXTEND MENTAL HEALTH PROTECTIONS TO ALL PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES

MADISON … There are countless reminders in our society of our need for protectors- the ones who willingly put themselves in harm’s way and answer the call when lives are on the line. Whether on our daily commute or elsewhere about the community, or even just through a news broadcast, we are bombarded almost daily with situations none of us would EVER want to face...

SEN. JACQUE’S WORKFORCE GROWTH AGENDA HEADS TO GOVERNOR

MADISON… Initiatives to help develop and grow the talent pool of skilled workers desperately needed by Wisconsin employers are on the way to the Governor’s desk, after the State Assembly cleared legislation Tuesday to enhance apprenticeship learning and streamline professional licensing.