The legislature made a commitment to Wisconsin taxpayers, a committment that we would cut taxes and return our historic surplus back to your pockets. This plan would have returned $3.5 billion of our surplus back to you, at an average of $573 per Wisconsin filer.
Unfortunately this week when the Governor signed our state’s budget into law, he used his partial veto power to gut middle class income tax cuts. So much so, that the average filer’s cut went from $573 to just… $37. I am disappointed that he would backtrack on his promises to deliver meaningful tax cuts.
Additionally, the Governor cut provisions of the “Talent Attraction and Retention Initiatives” that would have helped ensure effective spending, and consultation with Wisconsin’s Department of Veteran Affairs to help recruit veterans to our state.
Though I’m disappointed with these vetoes, I was happy to see local projects get some support. Because of the initiative of local leaders and our office, the Appleton International Airport is receiving $7 million in state funding to expand their terminal. This will result in positive economic impacts for our area and around the state.
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, July 8th: Neenah Farmer’s Market, Appleton Farmer Market, DIY Wooden Earring Workshop
Monday, July 10th: Short Story Night, Zumba, Summer Block Party
Tuesday, July 11th: Neenah Community Band Concert, Tunes on Tuesday
Wednesday, July 12th: Evening Concerts at Shattuck Park, Greenville Farmer’s Market
Thursday, July 13th: Sesquicentennial Trivia Night, Mah Jongg Meetup
Friday: July 14th: Fox Cities Arts & History Passport
Saturday, August 26th: 2nd Annual Gold Tie Masquerade, 5pm
The Grand Meridian, 2621 N Oneida St, Appleton
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.
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!
Health (Chair)
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families (Vice Chair)
Education
Universities & Revenue
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.
