Happy Friday!
This week, the governor signed into law several bills I authored that successfully passed both chambers of the legislature. These include the creation of a veterinary loan repayment program, which will provide financial assistance to attract and retain veterinarians in rural areas. This initiative directly addresses veterinarian shortages that affect Wisconsin’s farms and livestock producers.
We also secured passage of a campground property tax relief bill, which offers important exemptions for prefabricated recreational structures at licensed campgrounds. This measure will help support our state’s outdoor recreation and tourism economy. Another bill was signed into law that prohibited the mandated use of credit card payments for health care providers when working with insurers, giving them viable alternatives to the mandatory use of high-fee virtual credit cards for claims reimbursement.
Finally, a bill that will directly impact health care costs was signed. This bill would allow facilities to discount the cost of a service up to 15% to patients who pay their out-of-pocket costs promptly. This change will help reduce medical expenses for Wisconsin families while easing administrative burdens for providers.
Each of these new laws is designed to deliver real, practical benefits to Wisconsinites—whether by strengthening rural veterinary care, supporting family-friendly recreation opportunities, or making health care more affordable and accessible.
Our office also held productive meetings this week with representatives from the Wisconsin STEP Fellowship and the Center for Health Systems & Innovation. It was valuable to hear directly from them about the challenges and opportunities they face in their respective fields, especially as we begin preparing legislation for the next session.
I hope you and your family have a relaxing and enjoyable Easter weekend!
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, April 3rd: Downtown Neenah Spring Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, April 4th: Easter EggVenture with Oshkosh Area Humane Society
Saturday, April 4th: BMO Bunny Event
Saturday, April 4th: Coloma Lions’ Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4th: Wautoma Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4th: Wild Rose Lions’ Easter Egg Hunt
Monday, April 6th: Healthy Living with Chronic Pain
Monday, April 6th: Brain & Body Fitness
Tuesday, April 7th: Screening of PBS “Voices & Visions of 1776”
Tuesday, April 7th: First Aid Seminar
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.
