Happy Friday!
This week, we were happy to celebrate 60 years of economic success at Appleton International Airport. This airport continues to grow at a rapid pace and is a vital part of the future of the Fox Valley!
In Madison, four bills I authored or co-authored were signed into law by the governor. Assembly Bill 257, the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act, will allow more autonomy for advanced practice nurses in Wisconsin and increase access for folks across the state. That bill has been over 10 years in the making, and I thank everyone involved for getting it over the finish line this session!
Senate Bill 31 will provide physician assistants or advanced practice nurses serving as local health officers the same state agent status as doctors, making that role more appealing for nurses and benefiting areas with severe physician shortages.
Senate Bill 43 will allow advanced practice nurse prescribers to pronounce the date, time, and place of a patient’s death for purposes of the preparation of death records. Allowing APNPs to make pronouncements will not only help hospitals and long-term care facilities start the death records process more efficiently, but it will also cut down delays for families and loved ones seeking closure.
Senate Bill 152 will ensure all funds for the Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP) can be utilized to assist families and their loved ones. AFCSP helps Wisconsin families provide care for loved ones at home, improving quality of life and reducing the burden of health care costs. Due to outdated eligibility criteria, counties administering the program are struggling to spend the funds the state provides. This law eliminates the outdated income cap eligibility barrier for the program.
Continuing to get work done!
Lastly, I look forward to seeing folks around this weekend. The Waushara County Fair has a great lineup of food and fun, and XRoads41 is on for another great year in Oshkosh!
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, August 8th-Saturday, August 9th: XRoads41
Friday, August 8th: Let’s Go Froggin’!
Saturday, August 9th: Connecting Waupaca County Communities Resources Fair
Saturday, August 9th: Renaissance Faire
Saturday, August 9th: AugustFest
Saturday, August 9th: Inaugural Barrels & BBQ Competition and Car Show
Saturday, August 9th: Brennand Airport Fly-In
Saturday, August 9th: Traumatic Brain Injury Fight for Life Team – 3rd Annual Rock’n Corn Festival
Monday, August 11th: Veteran Community Resource and Job Fair
Monday, August 11th-Wednesday, August 13th: Stuff the Squad
Thursday, August 14th-Sunday, August 17th: Waushara County Fair
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.
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.
