Press Releases

MADISON, WI… With medical resources increasingly strained, military veterans trained in healthcare will soon again be able to answer the call to serve, to the benefit of patients statewide, under a proposal signed into law today.

MADISON, WI… The State Assembly this week sent five more bills authored by State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) to the Governor’s desk, including two initiatives designed to help military members meet their family responsibilities while serving our country.

MADISON… Law enforcement officials would have more weapons to combat sex crimes under legislation passed by the State Senate today that aims to prevent sex trafficking and extend the statute of limitations for 2nd degree sexual assault.

MADISON, WI… Wisconsin is one step closer to joining 43 other states that require schools to post a child abuse hotline phone number, after the bill unanimously cleared the Assembly Education Committee today. The State Senate passed the measure last summer.

MADISON, WI… Sen. André Jacque’s (R-De Pere) initiative to increase access to mental health services is becoming law, as Gov. Evers today signed legislation designed to address a devastating shortage of mental health professionals across Wisconsin.

MADISON, WI… Sen. André Jacque’s (R-De Pere) initiatives to further empower vulnerable individuals are becoming law, as Gov. Evers today signed legislation to strengthen adults-at-risk reporting and plan a tax-free Wisconsin saving account program for the disabled.

MADISON…Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) was once again chosen as the Wisconsin lead this year for a national group of state lawmakers working to advance a pro-environment and conservation agenda, the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL) announced today. The position exemplifies a strong dedication to sound environmental policy in Wisconsin and a demonstrated leadership role within the Caucus.

MADISON… State Sen. André Jacque (R- De Pere) today said Gov. Evers blocked another path for workers to obtain training for well-paying, family-supporting jobs by vetoing bipartisan legislation extending the tax deduction for postsecondary tuition to apprenticeship instruction.

MADISON, WI… The most vulnerable members of our society will receive stronger protections under State Sen. André Jacque’s (R-De Pere) legislation signed into law by Gov. Evers today.

“Wisconsin residents, employers and farmers want to protect our water because they know it’s the right thing to do, and that their livelihoods depend on it,” Sen. Jacque said. “I’m glad the Governor signed this second measure to help state government keep supporting clean water.”