Happy Friday! This was another busy and productive week in the Legislature, filled with a full schedule of discussions, a key Senate Health Committee hearing, and numerous meetings both in Madison and around our area.
We kicked off the week in the Capitol by hosting several advocacy groups for productive conversations about ongoing legislation and future initiatives. Among them were representatives from Acton Academy and the Wisconsin Credit Union League. I also participated in the Senate Mental Health Public Hearing, where we heard testimony on a number of significant bills—including improvements to Wisconsin’s “Safe Haven” law and supporting health care provider mental health. In addition, my staff provided a Capitol tour for students and staff from Wyldewood Christian School, who were visiting as part of National School Choice Week.
On Wednesday, the Senate Agriculture and Revenue Committee held a public hearing on several important bills advancing through the process. This included my proposal, Senate Bill 748, a statutory cleanup measure designed to increase administrative ease for stakeholders while significantly improving the marketplace for Wisconsin dealers and investors. That same day, we met with folks from the Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association, the Wisconsin Education Association Council, and several private school principals from across the state to discuss current legislation and emerging priorities.
Thursday featured a lengthy public hearing in the Senate Health Committee, where we considered a range of bills, including measures to bar the use of live animals in medical training, prohibit noncompete clauses for medical practitioners after a certain time period, allow discounts for prompt payment of health care fees, authorize remote dispensing sites under pharmacy practice law, and expand the scope of practice for audiologists. I’m especially pleased to see the noncompete legislation move through the legislative process—this bill is a critical step toward addressing our healthcare worker shortage and increasing patient access to care.
Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead!
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, January 30th:Â Daddy Daughter Winter Formal
Saturday, January 31st:Â Winter Cabin Fever Craft & Vendor Show
Saturday, January 31st:Â Oshkosh Love Your Pet Expo at Oshkosh Arena
Saturday, January 31st: Mosquito Hill Nature Center – Fat Tire Bike Race
Saturday, January 31st: Mosquito Hill Nature Center – Winter Family Fun Day
Sunday, January 31st:Â Wheelhouse Annual Fisheree 2026
Sunday, January 31st:Â Indoor Farmer’s Market at Indian Crossing Casino
Thursday, February 5th:Â Oshkosh Farmer Roundtable
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.
