Veto Override and More
This week was a busy week in the legislature, I’m excited to provide you an update of the work we’ve been doing.
This week, the Senate Health Committee I chair held public hearings and votes on a number of bipartisan measures.
- The committee heard testimony on a bill that would allow people to donate their remains to search and rescue organizations, which helps train dogs who help find lost or trapped people.
- We also heard a bill I authored that would allow certain hearing aids to be fitted and sold over the counter.
- Six of the governor’s appointees to a variety of health related boards were recommended for confirmation in unanimous votes from all our Republican and Democratic members.
- A bill allowing pharmacists to prescribe birth control was recommended for passage into law by a five to one vote, with strong bipartisan support.
The Wisconsin State Senate convened for a floor session where we voted to:
- Recognize September 2023 as Family Meals Month. This resolution is to encourage families to eat dinner together a few times a month.
- Increase certain farmland tax credits
- Voted to override the Governor’s veto of the middle class tax cut provision. In the Governor’s initial veto, he allowed for local municipalities to increase school funding for the next 400 years. This would increase property taxes at a rate of $375 per pupil creating a financial burden on our property owners who are already struggling to make ends meet.
If you’re interested in reading more about Thursday’s floor session, click here!
In addition, my office has had productive meetings with:
- WIANA
- Wisconsin Salt Wise
- Pediatric Cancer stakeholders
- Treillage (Grand Opening)
- Eagle Scout (Citation Ceremony)
If you’d like to check out more of what I’m working on, click here!
Should the Legislature override the governor’s veto and implement middle class tax cuts? Vote now!
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, September 15th & Saturday, September 16th: Irish Fest of the Fox Cities
Saturday, September 16th: Neenah Farmers Market, Appleton Farmer’s Market, 6th Annual Intertribal Powwow
Monday, September 19th: Food Truck Rally
Tuesday, September 20th: Greenville Farmer’s Market, Summer Market
Wednesday, September 21st: Art After Dark: Renaissance Faire
Thursday, September 22nd: Fall Harvest Hog Roast
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.
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| Senator Rachael with folks from the district touring the Capitol. | |
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.
