19th Senate District Update: May 3, 2024

Week five of “what we got done for you!”

One change that will help bring transparency to Wisconsin’s university admissions practices is Senate Bill 367, now 2023 Act 95.

Act 95 sets clear goals for our kids as they apply for college. Any student ranked in the top of their class will have a spot at one of our universities, as detailed in the bill. This also includes homeschool students who have top standardized test scores.

Our promise to Wisconsin’s “best and brightest” just got stronger with the passage of this critical legislation. I look forward to continue working with stakeholders to strengthen it in future sessions.

This week, I also had the pleasure of meeting with students from Valley New School (VNS), an innovate lab school within the Appleton Area School District, who presented their projects at coffee shops on College Avenue on May 1, 2024. VNS is a project-based learning school where students create projects and conduct research on academic areas of interest. I spoke with students about their projects, from a Spanish shipwreck off the coast of Florida, to the meaning of Yin & Yang in Chinese culture, to the history of the Hearthstone Historic House in Appleton, to the evolution of Godzilla in film.

My staff and I were also happy to meet with:

• Fox Crossing Fire Department
• Manawa Rural Fire Department
• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
• Folks at the Wisconsin Operating Engineers Training Center
• Wisconsin Association of School Nurses
• Appleton Area School District Superintendent

Next week, I look forward to many more meetings in our area!

It was great to catch up with the Fox Crossing Fire Department at their breakfast this past week!

April: Month of the Military Child

As a military kid myself, I am doing what I can to bring awareness to the Month of the Military Child! If interested, click on the link below to learn about how you can support our military families.

Purple Up! April is the Month of the Military Child

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, May 4th: Sturgeon Shuffle 10K Run 5K Run/Walk 
Saturday, May 4th: New London City Wide Rummage Sale – Spring
Saturday, May 4th: Shiocton Flyers Club – Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, May 4th – May 5th: Spring Shopping Days
Wednesday, May 8th: Fox Valley Technical College – Clintonville Regional Center – Herbal Container Gardening
Wednesday, May 8th: Storytime – Wautoma Library
Thursday, May 9th: New London Public Library – Galaxy in a Bottle

COMING UP:
Friday, May 10th – May 12th: May Festival
Friday, May 10th: Green Bay Charity Softball Game
Saturday, May 11th: Scouts BSA Troop 59 – New London – Annual Recycling Event
Thursday, May 16th: New London Public Library – Mother’s Day
Friday, May 17th – May 18th: Waushara County Crime Stoppers Brat Fry
Saturday, May 18th: New London Heritage Historical Society – Plant Sale & Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, May 19th: Spring Cruise Car Show

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
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.

Click on the links to check out what the committees I serve on are up to!

Health (Chair)
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families (Vice Chair)
Education
Universities & Revenue

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.