Senate Floor and Committee
This week, the Wisconsin State Senate convened for a floor session. We took up executive appointments, approving well over 400 appointees since the Governor took office. I was also happy to see four of my authored bills voted out of the Senate:
- SB83: requiring a statement of estimated interest on the amount of bonds when asking a referendum
- SB362: allowing electronic transmission of employer-sponsored health insurance policies
- SB373: relating to selling and fitting over-the-counter hearing aids
- SB419: letting hearing instrument specialists practice cerumen management
I also joined the Committee on Mental Health for a public hearing.
My staff and I also were able to spend time with folks from:
- Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin (special thank you to Menasha Utilities for stopping by!)
- Moms Demand Action
- Coolidge Elementary School (Neenah)
- Outagamie County
- Safe Roads Coalition
- Wisconsin Association of Family and Children Agencies
- Others from around the district – please reach out if you’d like to meet!
If you’d like to check out more of what I’m working on, click here.
Wisconsin’s Earn While You Learn Health Care Programs
Wisconsin’s healthcare sector, like many other facets of our economy, is struggling to find workers. According to a report from the Department of Workforce Development, Wisconsin could find itself 20,000 nurses short by the year 2040.
WisCaregiver Careers is funded through the federal and state government which covers the cost of obtaining a CNA certification for Wisconsin Nursing Homes. There is a $500 bonus for those who remain employed for six months.
SSM Health is a Catholic non-profit healthcare system that covers the Midwest. This program offers CNA training which is open to the public.
UW Health offers a registered apprenticeship for medical assistants. Apprentices that complete this program will then be eligible to take the Clinical Certified Medical Assistant credentialing program.
A recent Post Crescent article further explains more programs and organizations that offer free or low-cost programs to train more health care professionals! Read more 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, October 21st: Science Takeover At Atlas, Trunk or Treat, Romp In The Swamp, Halloween Campground Walk, Fright Night
Sunday, October 22nd: Trunk or Treat, Sips & Strums,
Monday, October 23rd: Monday Morning Book Klatch
Wednesday, October 25th: 86th Annual Used Book Sale
Thursday, October 26th: Trick Or Treat at the Ballpark,
Friday, October 27th: Spooktacular Night On The Trails, Fright Night, Pumpkin Carving and Painting, Costume Skate
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!
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.
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.
