Today, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day. We in northeastern Wisconsin are grateful for our relationship with our neighbors in the Oneida Nation.

Congratulations to Saint Norbert College on the opening of the new Donald & Patricia Schneider Family Hall. A beautiful facility that pays tribute to the old Abbot Pennings Hall!

If you are one of the thousands of people who receive SNAP benefits (otherwise known as FoodShare) to help put food on the table, your November payment is going to be delayed because of the federal government shutdown. Here is a description of the situation⬇️

This weekend, I participated in the Green Bay Conservation Corps' Make a Difference Day. Thank you for all of the work you do for our community!

Happy National Cat Day! Today is dedicated to helping shelter cats find loving homes. I adopted a rescue cat five years ago. Gertrude is a wonderful companion today and every day.

27,000 people in Brown County - about the same as the population of De Pere - will lose their FoodShare benefits at the end of the week due to the federal government shutdown. If you are in need, please consult this list of some of the many food pantries that serve our community.

Happy Halloween! For our Green Bay area families, make sure you check your municipal trick-or-treating hours for a safe and fun night.

Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act Marketplace begins today, November 1. Over 300,000 people in Wisconsin could see a dramatic increase in cost next year as federal aid that kept premiums low is set to expire. View plans here: healthcare.gov

Last week I was a guest lecturer in a class at my alma mater, UW-Madison. We discussed the current legislative debate about the state prison system and what it might mean for the Green Bay Correctional Institution in my district. On Wisconsin!

November is Native American Heritage Month. Our historic relationship with our neighbors in the Oneida Nation is something we are grateful for in Northeastern Wisconsin.

I was honored to join our veterans this weekend as they returned from their Honor Flight. Our northeastern Wisconsin community showed up in large numbers at Austin Straubel Airport, and I will continue to show up for our veterans in the capitol.

Fifty years ago today, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior after leaving port in Wisconsin. I authored a joint resolution recognizing the loss of life, which passed the Senate last month. You can read more about the ship's story here ⬇️ jsonline.com/story/news/env…

On this Veteran's Day I honor my dad, who served in the First Cavalry in the Korean War, and all of the other veterans who sacrificed for our freedom. Thank you to those who served our nation so selflessly.

I spent this morning at the grand opening of the newest Kwik Trip in Green Bay. Welcome to West Mason Street!

Not every Senator is lucky enough to have two teams playing in the state football championship- if only they didn't play each other. Yesterday, I adjourned in honor of Notre Dame Academy Athletics - Green Bay, WI and West De Pere High School football teams. Good luck this weekend- may the best team win!

The annual nine-day gun deer season starts tomorrow. Best wishes for a safe and happy Opening Day! Remember to register your harvest by 5 p.m. the day after recovery. Registration can be done online at gamereg.wi.gov.

With the holidays upon us, many have to tighten their belts. If you find yourself with extra time or resources, there are several ways to help our community. Rep. Ryan Spaude and I volunteered this morning at Paul's Pantry, and some great ways to give back are listed here ⬇️

Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing everyone a joyful, peaceful day filled with great food and good company.