19th Senate District Update: May 10, 2024

Week six of “what we got done for you!”

We’ve made Wisconsin’s pre-adoption training process more accessible with Senate Bill 381, now 2023 Act 118.

Twenty-five hours of training is required before you become eligible to adopt a child in need of a parent. Six of these hours are currently required to be in-person, creating an unnecessary barrier to adoption.

Allowing this to be done virtually opens the door for willing adoptive parents who otherwise might have to travel across the state for training. Beyond the high price tag of the adoption process, mandating these parents take off of work, spend money on hotels, and pay other travel costs for overnights will be avoided with this simple change. Interactive training can be done live, virtually.

My staff and I were also happy to meet with:

• Medical College of Wisconsin
• Wisconsin Beverage Association
• Manawa Mayor Mike Frazier
• Winnebago County Crisis Center
• Wylewood Christian School

Next week, I look forward to many more meetings in our area!

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, May 10th – May 12th: May Festival
Friday, May 10th: Green Bay Charity Softball Game
Saturday, May 11th: Scouts BSA Troop 59 – New London – Annual Recycling Event
Saturday, May 11th: Mother’s Day Craft Fair
Monday, May 13th: Clintonville City Wide Rummage
Tuesday, May 14th: New London Public Library – Pre-Renovation
Wednesday, May 15th: Storytime – Wautoma Library
Wednesday, May 15th: Drop in Gaming
Thursday, May 16th: New London Public Library – Mother’s Day
Thursday, May 16th – May 18th: Waupaca City Wide Rummage Sales

COMING UP:
Friday, May 17th: Child Care Resource & Referral – Free Family Event
Friday, May 17th – May 18th: Waushara County Crime Stoppers Brat Fry
Saturday, May 18th: Waushara Run for Hope
Saturday, May 18th: Golf for Hope, Treehouse Central WI
Saturday, May 18th: Community Safety Day 2024
Saturday, May 18th: Family Fun Day at the Depot
Saturday, May 18th: New London Heritage Historical Society – Plant Sale & Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, May 18th: Weyauwega Arts Organization – Back on Track
Sunday, May 19th: Spring Cruise Car Show
Tuesday, May 21st: Scouts BSA Troop 59 – New London – Spring Open House
Wednesday, May 22nd: New London Public Library – Hallowed Grounds

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
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.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!

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.