I will be joining Sen. Terry Moulton for a constituent listening session on October 2. I look forward to meeting with constituents and hearing your top priorities as the fall session gets going. As always, you can call, write or email my office to share your comments on legislative issues as well. I hope to see you in October!

Wednesday, October 2^nd

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

New Auburn Village Hall

103 E. Elm Street

Wisconsin has a new website to help you navigate through healthcare changes in the Affordable Care Act, also called ObamaCare. This website grew out of the Enrollment for Health Coalition, and was led by the led by the Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA), Covering Kids & Families-Wisconsin (CKF), Milwaukee Health Care Partnership, and in collaboration with the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The website, www.e4healthwi.org, will be a great resource for Wisconsin residents.

Wisconsin has a rich agricultural history which remains strong today in the 67^th Assembly District. I grew up on a dairy farm in Colfax, and it is amazing to me how much farming has changed over the decades. In that vein, the Smithsonian Museum of American History is seeking the public’s help in documenting and preserving America’s agricultural tradition:

“With the Agriculture Innovation and Heritage Archive, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is asking the public to help us preserve the innovations and experiences of farming and ranching across the United States. Visitors can share their stories about the technologies and innovations that have changed agricultural work, as well as how these changes have affected their communities. The museum hopes to build a comprehensive digital archive of modern agriculture through user-submitted personal stories, photos, and other ephemera.”

All submissions that are accepted will be preserved and made publicly available on the archive's website. For more information, visit their website here!

Deer season has finally arrived. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce a new program for hunters to commemorate their first deer harvest by providing first-time successful deer hunters with a free certificate. Each certificate is individually customizable with your information. Starting with the 2013 archery season and continuing through the gun hunt, those who qualify can submit their information and a picture of their deer by visiting the DNR’s website.

Last week I had the privilege of attending one of Xcel Energy’s monthly safety meetings for employees at the Menomonie Service Plant. I want to thank everyone for a great discussion!