Happy Friday!
It’s hard to believe we’re already into October, and the session continues to move quickly. It has been a busy week in Madison with several legislative proposals advancing.
I was proud to testify in both the Senate and Assembly public hearings in favor of my bill to deter service animal misrepresentation, as well as my proposal to restrict the mandated use of virtual credit card payments in health insurance policies, which will help give providers more options for transactions. I am optimistic that both of these bills will soon be voted out of committee and made available for a full vote on the Assembly and Senate floors.
This week, I was also honored to hold a press conference with my Senate and Assembly colleagues and the Parkinson’s Disease Alliance of Wisconsin to introduce legislation that would create a vital Parkinson’s Disease Registry in our state. This is a critical step, as Parkinson’s Disease is the fastest-growing and second-most common neurodegenerative disease, affecting approximately 21,000 Wisconsinites. A registry will help us track the prevalence and progression of the disease, inform public health planning, facilitate essential research, and aid in clinical trial recruitment.
Additionally, we had opportunities to meet with folks from the National Federation of Independent Businesses and Wisconsin Restaurant Association to learn more about challenges they’ve faced in their industries and ways to improve the business climate.
I hope you have a great weekend!
2025 Legislative Survey
Take a minute or two to share your input on several issues our state is facing by taking my 2025 Legislative Survey! They have hit mailboxes, but you are also welcome to take it online here.
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Thank you again to advocates, their family members, and the bipartisan coalition of legislators for bringing forward the Rick Johnson Parkinson’s Disease Registry!
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, October 3rd: Hunter’s Safety Class
Friday, October 3rd – Saturday, October 4th: 2025 Chain O’ Lakes Blues Festival
Friday, October 3rd – Sunday, October 5th: Hidden Studios Art Tour
Saturday, October 4th: ReStorative Art Fest
Saturday, October 4th: Hunter’s Safety Class
Saturday, October 4th: Soup Supper
Saturday, October 4th: Senior Community Resource Fair
Saturday, October 4th: 38th Annual Fall Hike-A-Thon
Saturday, October 4th: Friends of Cahoots FUNraiser
Saturday, October 4th – Sunday, October 5th: The Hallows by Youth Go
Saturday, October 4th – Sunday, October 5th: Night at the Castle
Sunday, October 5th: 2025 Greenville Lioness Lions Fall Craft Fair
Sunday, October 5th: New London ATV Club – Waupaca County Fall Ride
Sunday, October 5th: Hunter’s Safety Class
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.
