19th Senate District Update: July 11, 2025

Hello! I hope you had a good week.

This week, my staff and I met with folks from the Youth Leadership Forum (YLF), the Department of Health Services (DHS), and quite a few folks in our area. The YLF is a week-long program for high school students with disabilities in Wisconsin, designed to teach leadership skills and encourage community involvement. The purpose of the meeting is to introduce youth to their elected officials and their staff, reinforcing that everyone can take action on issues important to them and that legislators are people like everyone else.

Our meeting with DHS was regarding a bill Rep. Kitchens and I are working on about nursing home bed transfers. In the meeting, we discussed the best path forward for our seniors and assisted living facilities to get the beds they need when they need them. Currently, wait times for additional beds can take weeks or months, and that affects the quality of care that can be given to residents.

In our area, I was happy to tour and spend some time in Plainfield to learn more and interact with folks from the Tri-County Area School District. We also spent some time at the Hancock Research Station to celebrate their Potato Field Day. I spoke with researchers, students, and staff about the important work they are doing, including studying soil composition, groundwater quality, and crop storage, among other things. It was quite an interesting experience learning about how their research supports farms around the area!

I hope you and your family have a great weekend!

2025 Legislative Survey

Take a minute or two to share your input on several issues our state is facing by taking my 2025 Legislative Survey! They have hit mailboxes, but you are also welcome to take it online here.

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, July 11th: Let’ Go Froggin’!
Friday, July 11th-12th: Greenville Lions 2025 Catfish Extravaganza Weekend
Friday, July 11th-12th: Iola Old Car Show
Saturday, July 12th: Catfish Concert
Saturday, July 12th: Annual Corn Roast
Saturday, July 12th: 2025 Filthy Fun Run
Saturday, July 12th: Rural Rembrandt 76th Annual Art Show & Competition
Monday, July 14th: New London Public Library – The Floor is Lava
Tuesday, July 15th: Campfire with Cops
Tuesday, July 15th: FVTC Express Admissions Days
Wednesday, July 16th: New London Aquatic & Fitness Center – Water Carnival
Thursday, July 17th: School District of New London – FFA – Neighborhood Dairy Distribution

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 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.

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.