This past Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Education & Committee on Universities and Revenue met to hold public hearings on a few high-profile bills.
In the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue, we heard more about Senate Bills 1 and 2, both of which look at reducing the tax burden in Wisconsin.
In the Education Committee, I was able to testify in support of one of my bills (Senate Bill 74) along with Representative Shae Sortwell (R-De Pere). This amended bill would allow parents another opportunity to submit an application to send their kid to a school of their choice. Additionally, we considered several executive appointments and a few other pieces of legislation.
In addition, my staff and I had productive meetings with:
- Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield
- UW Oshkosh Students
- Local Walmart employees
- Bankers Association
- Realtors Association
- UW Madison Alumni
- Audubon Great Lakes
- Conservation Voters
- Wisconsin Assisted Living Association
- ESTHER
Budget Process
Wisconsin is at its strongest fiscal position in decades. Republicans will continue to do what we’ve done, and that is legislate fiscal responsibility.
The Joint Finance Committee had its final public hearing this week. I am looking forward to providing an update next week.
In the meantime, I still encourage you to submit any budget-related feedback to: https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments/Â Â
As taxpayers and members of our community, your input is vital to this process… I encourage you to take time and share your thoughts!
Traveling to the Capitol
My office is available five days a week for anyone looking to travel down to the Capitol and would like to check out our office!
If you are interested in a guided tour provided by my staff, or me, please email Sen.Cabral-Guevara@legis.
Community Events
Here is a list of some events happening around our area in the next few weeks. If you have an event you would like included in future e-updates, email us here!
Saturday, August 29th: Bowling For Kids’ Sake, NHS Rocket Players Presents “Bad Auditions By Bad Actors”
Open House to Celebrate the Launch of Michele Bohnert’s first book, “Fishing With Grandpa” 1:30pm to 3:30pm, Franklin St. Inn, 318 Franklin St., Appleton
Sunday, August 30th: Giants of Jazz Series, Timber Rattlers Girl Scout Night
Tuesday, May 2nd: Food Truck Rally
Wednesday, May 3rd:Â Touch-A-Truck (For preschoolers, aged 1-5, see a fire truck, dump truck, cement mixer and more!)
Thursday, May 4th: Open Chess Nights, Suburban Homesteading-Garden Design
Friday, May 5th:Â Spring Baby Farm Animals
Travel Wisconsin is great resource to learn more about our community and fun events, opportunities to explore our wonderful parks and trails, along with great cuisine, take a look below!
48 Hours to Explore Appleton
Wisconsin Sensory-Friendly Children Museums
Travel Wisconsin Appleton Area Events
Travel Wisconsin
Committees
This session, it is my honor and privilege to have been selected as the chair of the Senate Committee on Health for this upcoming biennium. My number one priority has always been to increase affordability and accessibility in health care for the state of Wisconsin. Additionally, I’m excited to share my legislation with you once we get closer to introduction, stay tuned!
Click on the links to view committee activity!
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families (Vice Chair)
Education
Universities & Revenue
