Happy Friday!
This week was both busy and highly productive. We engaged in several meaningful, in-depth discussions on key priority pieces of legislation, while also participating in important public hearings in critical committees, including the Senate Committee on Mental Health and the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Revenue. In addition, we held numerous constructive meetings both in Madison and around our area.
We were happy to welcome a diverse group of advocacy organizations and stakeholders to the Capitol. These productive conversations centered on existing bills as well as potential future policy initiatives surrounding public health, boosting aid for public defenders, and addressing workforce needs. Among the many groups we hosted were representatives from the Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh, UW-Whitewater, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Stout, UW-Stevens Point, Concordia University, and the State Public Defender’s Office. It was especially valuable to hear directly from these organizations about how proposed legislation is likely to affect their sectors, communities, and the folks they serve.
The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Revenue and the Senate Committee on Mental Health both conducted important public hearings this week to help advance legislation, including “truth-in-labelling’ requirements for lab-grown products to protect our farmers and reforming opioid treatment rules. I also had the opportunity to spend time at the Research in the Rotunda event, where I connected with students and faculty from several of our University of Wisconsin campuses. The research these students are conducting is truly impressive and inspiring!
I hope you and your family enjoy a wonderful weekend as we move on to our “third winter!”
Lowe’s 2026 Community Impact Grant Nominations (Through March 20)
Lowe’s is inviting communities nationwide to nominate impactful renovation projects that strengthen local resources and public spaces. Nominations are open through March 20. Lowe’s will fund up to 100 large-scale renovation grants for eligible projects, including improvements to community spaces such as food pantries, shelters, parks, veteran facilities, first responder buildings and skilled trades education spaces. Learn more and submit a nomination at Lowes.com/BucketList.
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, March 13th – 15th: Fox Cities House & Outdoor Living Show
Saturday, March 14th: Shamrock Stroll in Downtown Oshkosh
Saturday, March 14th: Free Skin Cancer Screening
Sunday, March 15th: Fox Cities Stadium Card Show
Monday, March 16th: School District of New London – Community Outreach: Vaping
Wednesday, March 18th: Oshkosh Chamber Business Expo 2026
Thursday, March 19th: Shamrock Club of New Dublin – Family Entertainment Night
UPCOMING Saturday, March 21st: 2026 Winter Thaw Garden Symposium
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.
