Happy Friday! This week was incredibly productive, with a full schedule of legislative discussions, a Senate floor session, and various meetings both in Madison and throughout the district. We began the week in the Capitol by hosting several advocacy groups. We met with representatives from mental health clubhouses across the state to discuss ongoing legislation and future initiatives. Additionally, we held informative meetings with audiologists and school nurses to review their specific legislative priorities. Our office also leaned into the technology sector, meeting with representatives from Apple and Waymo to discuss pending bills and their goals for the current session. Finally, I was honored to conduct an interview regarding Gail’s Law, a vital piece of legislation that would provide additional screenings for women with dense breast tissue.
On Wednesday, the Senate convened for a floor session to vote on several significant bills. Key highlights included the “No Tax on Tips” initiative and the Dairy Cattle Innovation Program, which authorizes the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to provide no-interest loans to eligible milk producers to modernize their operations. We also passed the No Patient Left Alone Act, which, upon approval from you, would ensure that residents in long-term care facilities and hospitals can receive visits from loved ones even during communicable disease outbreaks. Other notable measures included a bill requiring a referendum for any new municipal or county “wheel tax,” a federal tax credit for contributions to student scholarship organizations, and a public safety bill aimed at tracking registered sex offenders who do not have a permanent address.
The middle of the week was also marked by several “Lobby Days” at the Capitol. My staff and I had the pleasure of meeting with folks from the Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association, the Wisconsin Restaurant Association, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, and the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. These discussions focused on specific industry-related bills and provided valuable insight into how pending legislation impacts our local businesses and agricultural partners. To wrap up the week, I spent time in Iola meeting with constituents to discuss elder law and explore ways we can improve legal protections and resources for our seniors.
Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead!
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, January 24th:Â Frozen Family Yoga
Saturday, January 24th:Â 55th Annual Sno-mo/ATV Races
Saturday, January 24th:Â Downtown Neenah Gift Certificate Sale
Saturday, January 24th:Â Cold Water Classic Ice Fishing Tournament
Sunday, January 24th: American Legion Norris Spencer Post 263 & Auxiliary – Drive-Thru Chili Feed Fundraiser
Tuesday, January 27th:Â ADRC Open House
Wednesday, January 28th: Baby’s Night Out at the BFK!
Thursday, January 29th:Â Children’s Winter Carnival
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.
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.
