It was a busy week in-district and in the legislature! I welcomed our new in-district intern to the Capitol, so if you see Emily with Sydney in and around the district, be sure to stop by and say “Hi!”
This Wednesday, I met with the Senate Committee on Health to hear public comments on two bills:
- Senate Bill 121 is a bill that I’ve authored alongside Rep. Gustafson that would reduce the financial toll on women who have dense breast tissue, which often complicates and prevents early breast cancer detection. Thank you to everyone from around the state who sent in their support! This is truly a live-saving bill that can reduce costs in the long run—both for patients and Wisconsin’s healthcare system. [Click here for the WisEye report on that hearing.]
- Senate Bill 211 would permit pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives. This has been an issue particularly in rural areas with shortages of prescribers.
Additionally, I was able to tour Gunderson Cleaning, which is headquartered in Menasha, with Representatives Gustafson and Snodgrass! Successful local businesses are vital to both our regional and state’s economy. I look forward to working with our small business owners as we move forward!
[above pics: Senator Cabral-Guevara with Reps. Gustafson and Snodgrass at their tour of Gunderson Cleaning in Menasha this past Thursday.]
DATCP Accepting Grant Applications
The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection noticed on July 11 that the department will be accepting grant applications for “Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin.”
This is a competitive grant that is designed to strengthen Wisconsin’s agriculture and food industries through helping farms and business process and sell locally grown food products; according to DATCP.
Qualified applicants include individuals, groups, or businesses involved in Wisconsin production agriculture, food processing, food distribution, and more! For more information, please go here.
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, July 15th: Neenah Farmer’s Market, Appleton Farmer’s Market, Paperfest, WI Archeological Society Field Day 120th Anniversary
Monday, July 17th: Etch Your Own Pint Glass, Memory Cafe
Tuesday, July 18th: Embroidery Class, Food Truck Rally
Wednesday, July 19th: Evening Concerts at Shattuck Park, Greenville Farmer’s Market
Thursday, July 20th: Out to Lunch Concerts, Ground Round Live Music Series
Friday, July 21st: Sunrise Yoga, Fitness Friday
Saturday, August 26th: 2nd Annual Gold Tie Masquerade, 5pm
The Grand Meridian, 2621 N Oneida St, Appleton
Below are some great resources to learn more about our community and fun events, opportunities to explore our wonderful parks and trails, along with great cuisine!
Fox Cities Events Calendar
Future Neenah Events Calendar
48 Hours to Explore Appleton
Wisconsin Sensory-Friendly Children Museums
Travel Wisconsin Appleton Area Events
Travel Wisconsin
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.
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!
Health (Chair)
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families (Vice Chair)
Education
Universities & Revenue
I am looking forward to continuing my work on each of these with many of my colleagues.
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.
