Happy Friday!
This was a busy week with a great deal happening both in Madison and across our area. I was honored to receive the Wisconsin Association of School Nurses (WASN) Advocacy Award in recognition of our efforts to support our school nurses’ legislative priorities. We also met with a dedicated school nurse to discuss potential legislative initiatives for the next session. In addition, we had a productive conversation with mental health advocates and representatives from UW-Madison to explore current challenges, opportunities for improvement, and possible legislative priorities for the coming session.
Back in our area, we attended the Grand Chute Special Town Board Meeting, where leaders shared updates on the town’s strategic planning initiative. This long-term vision outlines future projects and development priorities for the community. We also met with Wisconsinites for Alternatives to Smoking & Tobacco to discuss legislation and other initiatives that could be advanced next session, with a focus on supporting small businesses across the state. Our meeting with the Outagamie County Highway Department was especially productive as we reviewed legislation from this session that did not pass and identified opportunities to improve and reintroduce those efforts next year.
Additionally, we had the pleasure of attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialists (OSMS) clinic in Oshkosh. It’s wonderful to see more specialized healthcare providers expanding into our area and increasing access to quality care for residents.
We also had a meeting with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation regarding the WIS-21 project and continued to assist where possible with our local emergency management teams on the ongoing flooding relief effort.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend ahead!
2026 Storm Season
The 2026 storm season has hit our area hard. Please use the resources below to keep up to date or find contact information on how you can help.
Adams County
Outagamie County
Portage County
Waupaca County
Waushara County
Winnebago County
Flooding Relief Opportunities to Donate/Volunteer
United Way Fox Cities Flooding Donation Page
New London Flood Relief Program
New London Flood Relief Volunteer Signup
Local Road Construction
We’ve received numerous inquiries from residents about planned road projects in our area. We’ve been actively communicating with local officials, the Department of Transportation, and community members regarding these projects and are assisting wherever possible.
On Tuesday, we met with representatives from the Department of Transportation, and they are working with their contractor to potentially reduce the impact on traffic in the area.
Northeast Region – Active DOT Projects
North Central Region – Active DOT Projects
AP Exam Volunteers Needed
Local school districts are seeking volunteers to help administer AP College Board exams in the coming weeks. If you would like to sign up or learn more, check out the following link:Â
Appleton Area School District: AASD AP Exam Parent Volunteers [signupgenius.com]
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, May 1st:Â OASD Education Foundation Fundraising Gala
Friday, May 1st – 2nd:Â Spring Shopping Days
Saturday, May 2nd:Â Greenville Lions Cash Raffle & Car Show
Saturday, May 2nd: Harbor House’s Annual Amazing Race Fundraiser
Saturday, May 2nd:Â NAMI Oshkosh 5K for Mental Health & Suicide Awareness
Saturday, May 2nd:Â New London City Wide Rummage Sale
Saturday, May 2nd: New London Youth Baseball – Brat Fry Fundraiser
Monday, May 4th:Â Oshkosh Area Teacher Appreciation Week
Wednesday, May 6th: Touch a Truck
Thursday, May 7th – 9th:Â Apple Blossom Festival
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.
