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• Listening Sessions and Town Halls
• Community Events
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Winneconne Listening Session and More

Happy Valentine’s Day! This week, the senate mental health committee held a hearing on a bill permitting technical colleges to lease part of their facilities to others, opening up the possibility for childcare providers to offer services in a setting with many working and non-traditional students.

We also had our first senate health committee public hearing this year to advance bills through the legislative process, including informed consent for patients, direct primary care, and extending coverage for postpartum moms for up to a year. These bills will increase transparency, expand patient options, and support our moms in Wisconsin!

On the assembly side, I testified again for direct primary care and a proposal limiting distracting devices in classrooms. As a mom, I’ve seen the negative impacts constant phone use can have on our kids, particularly at school. If it’s not being used for education, put the phones away!

We also had meetings this week on a number of topics ranging from the upcoming budget, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund, and our local libraries!

Around our area, I was able to participate in the Troop 3 Pancake breakfast at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Neenah. It was a great event and I’d like to thank all those who participated. I would also like to thank the Samaritan Counseling Center of the Fox Valley for giving me a tour of their organization and showing me the great work they are doing. The Samaritan Wellness Screen program focuses on the early identification of youth mental health concerns, offering students the support they need before challenges escalate.

Lastly, thank you to the folks who braved the weather on Wednesday for our budget listening session in Winneconne. I’m glad we were able to discuss issues facing our local communities and thank you to Senator Testin for joining in Winneconne as well!

My staff and I were happy to meet with:

• Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
• Wisconsin Library Association
• Wisconsin Beverage Association
• Wisconsin Independent Businesses
• Wisconsin Association for Homeless and Runaway Services
• Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
• Oshkosh Boys and Girls Club
• Wyldewood Christian School
• Samaritan Counseling
• UW-Milwaukee
• Ducks Unlimited
• Wisconsin Counties Association
• ABATE
• Alzheimer’s Association

Listening Sessions and Town Halls

See below for details about my upcoming budget listening sessions and town halls! The Winneconne session was a success, and I’m looking forward to hearing from you about your priorities for this budget and legislative session.

Note: there will be more opportunities in the future.

Clockwise from top left: public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health, testifying in the Assembly Committee on Health, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Samaritan Counseling

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, February 14th: Barlow Planetarium St. Valentine’s Day “Starry-Eyed Lovers” Music Laser Show
Friday, February 14th: Bear Creek Lions Club – Bowling Tournament
Saturday, February 15th: Family Valentine’s at the BFK
Saturday, February 15th: Spring Fox Valley Fish Fair
Saturday, February 15th: New London Parks & Recreations – Mad Hatter Tea Party: Daddy Daughter Dance
Saturday, February 15th: Soup & Chili Cook-off
Saturday, February 15th: Sweetheart Hike and Snowshoe Event – Waushara County Chapter
Saturday, February 15th: LOVE LOCAL Waupaca Day!
February 15th – 16th: 18th Annual Manawa Snodeo
Sunday, February 16th: Wautoma Area Fire Department/Dive Team
Thursday, February 20th: Neenah Historical Program
Thursday, February 20th: New London Public Library – Teen Only Night
Thursday, February 20th: Cranberries: How Wisconsin Became Best

Below are some great resources to learn more about our community and fun events!
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 [email protected]. 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.

Health (Chair)
Universities and Technical Colleges (Vice Chair)
Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Children and Families
Agriculture and Revenue
Joint Legislative Council

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.