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19th Senate District Update: April 28, 2023

This past Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Education & Committee on Universities and Revenue met to hold public hearings on a few high-profile bills.

In the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue, we heard more about Senate Bills 1 and 2, both of which look at reducing the tax burden in Wisconsin.

In the Education Committee, I was able to testify in support of one of my bills (Senate Bill 74) along with Representative Shae Sortwell (R-De Pere). This amended bill would allow parents another opportunity to submit an application to send their kid to a school of their choice. Additionally, we considered several executive appointments and a few other pieces of legislation.

Students from Lakeview Elementary School visited the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Students from Lakeview Elementary School visited the Wisconsin State Capitol.

In addition, my staff and I had productive meetings with:

  • Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield
  • UW Oshkosh Students
  • Local Walmart employees
  • Bankers Association
  • Realtors Association
  • UW Madison Alumni
  • Audubon Great Lakes
  • Conservation Voters
  • Wisconsin Assisted Living Association
  • ESTHER

 

(Right) Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara during the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue's Public Hearing this past Tuesday
Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara during the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue’s Public Hearing this past Tuesday
(Left) Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara with constituents representing Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara with constituents representing Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield

Budget Process

Wisconsin is at its strongest fiscal position in decades. Republicans will continue to do what we’ve done, and that is legislate fiscal responsibility.

The Joint Finance Committee had its final public hearing this week. I am looking forward to providing an update next week.

In the meantime, I still encourage you to submit any budget-related feedback to: https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments/  

As taxpayers and members of our community, your input is vital to this process… I encourage you to take time and share your thoughts!

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.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!

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, August 29th: Bowling For Kids’ Sake, NHS Rocket Players Presents “Bad Auditions By Bad Actors”

Open House to Celebrate the Launch of Michele Bohnert’s first book, “Fishing With Grandpa” 1:30pm to 3:30pm, Franklin St. Inn, 318 Franklin St., Appleton

Sunday, August 30th: Giants of Jazz Series, Timber Rattlers Girl Scout Night

Tuesday, May 2nd: Food Truck Rally

Wednesday, May 3rd: Touch-A-Truck (For preschoolers, aged 1-5, see a fire truck, dump truck, cement mixer and more!)

Thursday, May 4th: Open Chess Nights, Suburban Homesteading-Garden Design

Friday, May 5th: Spring Baby Farm Animals

Travel Wisconsin is great resource to learn more about our community and fun events, opportunities to explore our wonderful parks and trails, along with great cuisine, take a look below!
48 Hours to Explore Appleton
Wisconsin Sensory-Friendly Children Museums
Travel Wisconsin Appleton Area Events
Travel Wisconsin

Committees

This session, it is my honor and privilege to have been selected as the chair of the Senate Committee on Health for this upcoming biennium. My number one priority has always been to increase affordability and accessibility in health care for the state of Wisconsin. Additionally, I’m excited to share my legislation with you once we get closer to introduction, stay tuned!

Click on the links to view committee activity!

I am looking forward to continuing my work on each of these with many of my colleagues.

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.
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