State Lawmakers May Have the Opportunity to Consider Bills Relating to Veterans Next Month

Thursday, August 14th, 2025 -- 12:00 PM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) Lawmakers returning to the Capitol next month may have the opportunity to consider bills relating to Wisconsin veterans.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, Republican state Senator Andre Jacque is offering the Respect Our Wisconsin Veterans Service Act. Jacque said the measure could give lawmakers a chance to readdress veterans issues that failed to make it into the state budget.

Jacque has included over $1.9 million to keep open facilities in Green Bay and Chippewa Falls that offer the Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program for veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Other provisions include expanded eligibility for a refundable property tax credit for veterans and surviving spouses and directing the Board of Regents to fund the UW Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project to recover and identify MIA Wisconsin veterans.

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