19th Senate District Update: March 27, 2026

Happy Friday!

This week marked the first full week after the close of the legislative session, and it felt noticeably quieter in the building compared to the whirlwind of activity in recent months. With floor sessions and committee hearings now behind us, the focus has shifted to the next critical step in the process.

We are now awaiting action from the governor on several of my priority bills that successfully passed both chambers of the legislature and are ready to be signed into law. These include a bill establishing a veterinary loan repayment program, which would provide financial assistance to help attract and retain veterinarians in rural areas and address shortages that impact Wisconsin’s farms and livestock producers. We also advanced a campground property tax relief bill, offering much-needed exemptions for prefabricated recreational structures at licensed campgrounds to support our state’s outdoor recreation and tourism economy. Finally, the prompt pay hospital discount bill would clarify that health care providers can offer reasonable discounts of up to 15% to patients who pay their out-of-pocket costs promptly, helping reduce medical expenses for families while easing administrative burdens for providers.

I remain hopeful that these bills—and several others I’ve championed this session—will be signed into law soon. Each one is designed to deliver real, practical benefits to Wisconsinites, whether by strengthening rural veterinary care, supporting family-friendly recreation, or making health care more affordable.

Our office also held productive meetings this week with representatives from the YMCA of the Fox Cities and the Independent Living Association. It was great to hear directly from them about the challenges and opportunities in their communities. A big thank you to everyone who made the trip to Madison to share their perspectives and discuss the issues that matter most!

I hope you and your families have a relaxing and enjoyable weekend ahead. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything our office can assist with.

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!

Friday, March 27th – April 3rd: Downtown Neenah Spring Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, March 28th: Spring Into Coloma
Saturday, March 28th: Soup & Chili Cook Off
Saturday, March 28th: Waupaca Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 28th: Family Astronomy Night at the Barlow Planetarium
Saturday, March 28th: Breakfast with the Bunny & Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 28th: Christine Ann Fundraiser: Men Who Cook 2026
Saturday, March 28th: Northport Snowriders Snowmobile Club – 12th Annual Blizzard Bash
Saturday, March 28th: Child Care Resource & Referral – 3rd Annual Conference
Saturday, March 28th: New London Parks & Recreation – The Great Pup Hunt
Sunday, March 29th: Vietnam Veterans Day with MVMEC
Thursday, April 2nd: Top Prospect Mini-Poster Giveaway

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.