19th Senate District Update: December 12, 2025

Happy Friday! I hope you and your family are staying warm during this bout of snowstorms & chilly temperatures!

This week was a busy one, with many of our bills receiving hearings both in the Senate and Assembly. The first is a proposal that I am working on with Representative Petersen’s office on behalf of our constituents to fix an unfair tax levy on campgrounds by establishing a tax exemption for prefabricated recreational structures. Beyond resolving an issue of fairness for individual owners, this proposal acts as a necessary support for Wisconsin’s robust tourism and campground industries. Crucially, this bill is also fiscally responsible and ensures that our local governments are protected from potential loss of revenue.

Another proposal that received a hearing was Assembly Bill 590. This bill addresses a critical gap in our current statutes by broadening the definition of “physical activity” in statute, shifting from a narrow focus on “vigorous” participation to “moderate or greater” levels. In doing so, it empowers licensed athletic trainers to provide preventive care, injury evaluation, and treatment to a wider array of individuals—from weekend warriors to working professionals—ensuring that more Wisconsin families can stay safe and mobile in their pursuit of wellness.

Back home in our area, I was able to join a group of nursing students and professors at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (UWO) and was able to dig into how health care and the legislature work hand-in-hand to try and improve safety, affordability, and treatment effectiveness for patients across the state. As a former instructor there, it was great to be back and catch up with folks! I was also able to meet with the chancellor at UWO to discuss the challenges and opportunities the campus faces in the future.

I hope you have a great week as we head deeper into the holiday season, and I look forward to seeing many of you at upcoming parades and events around our area (see below for Weyauwega’s parade)!

With Trout Unlimited (left) and speaking at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (right)

Food Assistance During the Holiday Season

As we march towards the holiday season, including Thanksgiving and Christmas, I wanted to share resources available if your family needs assistance with meals. These include Feeding America and Ruby’s Pantry.

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!

December 12th-January 3, 2026: Timber Rattlers Holiday Lights – A Walk-Through Event
December 12th-14th: Wisconsin Ice Fishing Expo
Friday, December 12th: EAA Wright Brothers Banquet
Saturday, December 13th: Greenville Ugly Sweater Party
Saturday, December 13th: Santa Claus at Shindig Waupaca
Saturday, December 13th: Mosquito Hill Nature Center holiday Make & Take
Saturday, December 13th: Christmas on the Farm – Thern Farm New London
Saturday, December 13th: Waushara Lights Up The Fairgrounds
Sunday, December 14th: Holiday Yoga at Bubolz
Sunday, December 14th: 2025 Free Community Nights – Oshkosh Celebration of Lights
Wednesday, December 17th: Christmas Cookie Party at Waupaca Public Library
Wednesday, December 17th: December BA5 – FVTC Wautoma Regional Center
Wednesday, December 17th: Oshkosh Chamber Business After Hours
Thursday, December 18th: 3rd Annual Santa Hat Run

Below are some great resources to learn more about our community and fun events!

Fox Cities Events Calendar
Future Neenah Events Calendar
Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce
New London Chamber of Commerce
Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin Sensory-Friendly Children Museums
Visit Waupaca County
Travel Wisconsin

Traveling to the Capitol

My office is available five days a week for anyone looking to travel down to the Capitol!

If you are interested in a guided tour provided by my staff, or me, please email Sen.Cabral-Guevara@legis.wisconsin.gov. Emailing my office as early as possible will help ensure that I can allot time in my calendar to get to know you, your family and friends, and show you around the building!

Committees

This session, I serve as the chair of the Senate Committee on Health. My number one priority has always been to increase affordability and accessibility in health care for the state of Wisconsin.

Health (Chair)
Universities and Technical Colleges (Vice Chair)
Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Children and Families
Agriculture and Revenue
Joint Legislative Council

Contacting My Office

My capitol office is here to help you with general inquiries as well as questions and concerns regarding legislative matters. Feel free to contact me or my staff. We are always ready to assist you in your needs. Please visit my website for press releases and other capitol updates.