19th Senate District Update: September 26, 2025

Happy Friday! It has been a productive week, beginning with a focus on local development and policy in Madison.

We met with representatives from the Town of Grand Chute and RDG Planning & Design to gain a deeper understanding of current efforts and future opportunities for ensuring safe and affordable housing in the Grand Chute and broader Fox Cities area.

Our legislative work also involved important health-related discussions: we met with the Wisconsin Hospital Association about potential Next of Kin legislation and held another meeting with a kidney transplant advocate to discuss related policy, both of which may be coming before the Senate Health Committee. Finally, we held additional meetings on key economic and environmental issues, including supporting small businesses through technology investment tax credits and strengthening the crucial Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.

Beyond the Capitol, I was fortunate to be invited to tour the impressive General Electric Healthcare complex in Waukesha. This state-of-the-art facility is truly inspiring, and it’s excellent to see this level of medical innovation and technological development being done right here in Wisconsin.

Around our area, Representative Gustafson and I were honored to celebrate the recently retired Michael Hert in Oshkosh. We presented him with a citation to commemorate his lifelong achievements and dedicated service to our veterans and the community.

As we head into the weekend, I look forward to connecting with many of you at two great local gatherings. I am hoping to swing by the Fall Festival in Black Creek and Octoberfest in Appleton!

I hope you 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.

It was great to celebrate Michael Hert this week with Rep. Gustafson!

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, September 26th: License To Cruise
Friday, September 26th: Food Truck Rally
Friday, September 26th – Saturday, September 27th: The Hallows by Youth Go
Friday, September 26th – Saturday, September 27th: 2025 Wega ‘Rock’toberfest UTV/ATV Weekend
Saturday, September 27th: Appleton’s Octoberfest
Saturday, September 27th: Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Saturday, September 27th: Spooks on Spurr – End Game
Saturday, September 27th: New London Girls Youth Softball Assoc. – Dueling for the Diamonds
Saturday, September 27th: Hobbit Harvestfest
Saturday, September 27th: Harvestfest
Saturday, September 27th: 5K 4 TK Fun Walk / Run
Saturday, September 27th: Lawn Mower Races
Sunday, September 28th: Crafts & Critters at the Zoo
Monday, September 29th: The U.S. Constitution: A 3-Part Course for Citizens
Thursday, October 2nd: Gather for Giving
Thursday, October 2nd: Greater Midwest RV Show
Coming Up: Saturday, October 4th: ReStorative Art Fest

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.