This week, we return to week seven of “what we got done for you!”
Senate Bill 373, now 2023 Act 179, clarifies existing statutes and catches us up with new federal regulations on over-the-counter hearing aids. This Act will help improve affordability, accessibility, and a higher quality of life for hearing impaired Wisconsinites.
Evolving federal rules around ordering, selling, and fitting hearing aids warranted a change in our state statutes. With over-the-counter hearing aids becoming more common in the marketplace, Act 179 would clarify that no license is needed to sell them.
This Act more closely mirrors the federal language on “ordering” hearing aids and makes a clear distinction in statutes between over-the-counter devices and prescription hearing aids.
This week I also attended Menasha Corporation’s 175-year celebration. It was great to see the facility, participate in the program, and speak with employees.
I also had the opportunity to tour Maple Ridge Farm in New London, owned by Jen Corcoran. It was a great opportunity to learn about her work with world champion American Saddlebreds!
My staff and I were also happy to meet with:
- Menasha Corporation
- New London Mayor Herter
- New London City Administrator Hoerth
- Wisconsin Hospital Association
- Maple Ridge Farm
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!
Saturday, May 25th: Wautoma Open Air Market
Saturday, May 25th: Winnebago Audubon & Bird Walk
Monday, May 27th: Appleton Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27th: Memorial Day Veterans Brat Fry
Monday, May 27th: Wautoma Memorial Day Service
Monday, May 27th: Wild Rose Memorial Day Service
Monday, May 27th: Almond Memorial Day Service
Monday, May 27th: Memorial Day Program Waupaca VFW Post 1037
Wednesday, May 29th: Storytime – Wautoma Library
Wednesday, May 29th: Drop in Gaming
COMING UP:
Friday, May 31st: Bear Creek Fireman’s Festival and Car Show
Friday, May 31st – June 2nd: Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival
Saturday, June 1st: JAZZ and Cocktails Jazz Festival
Saturday, June 1st: New London Parks & Recreation – Youth Fishing Day
Saturday, June 1st: Spring Farm Breakfast
Saturday, June 1st: Fish Lake Festival
Saturday, June 1st: National Trails Day
Sunday, June 2nd: JAZZ and Cocktails Jazz Festival Brunch Cruise
Sunday, June 2nd: Wolf River Classic Chevy Club – Car Show
Wednesday, June 5th: Storytime – Wautoma Library
Thursday, June 6th: Let’s Go Fishing for Some Great, Great Lake Fish!
Thursday, June 6th – August 29th: Heid Music Summer Concert Series
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
Honoring all those who made the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day.
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.
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.
