November 8, 2013

Working for you!

Sen. Mike Ellis and Rep. Dave Murphy Announce District Office Hours

Grand Chute and Appleton Area

Saturday, November 9th, at the Grand Chute Town Hall, 1900 Grand Chute Blvd, from 10am-11am.

Winchester and Wolf River Area

Saturday, November 16th, at the Winchester Town Hall, 8522 Park Way, Winchester, from 9am-10am.

Greenville and Dale Area

Tuesday, November 19th, at the Greenville Town Hall, W6860 Park View Dr, Greenville, from 5pm-6pm.

Winneconne, Vinland, and Poygan Area

To be announced.

This week in the Assembly: Workforce Development, OWI Reduction

The workforce bills will expand worker training programs so people can get the skills they need to secure a solid job. Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development data shows that employers often find it difficult to fill skilled technical positions due to a lack of qualified candidates.

The bill package, which passed with broad bipartisan support, will help better match workers and job opportunities. Unemployed workers will get temporary, on the job training, to keep their skills fresh, and grant funding and scholarships were offered to help defray some of the costs of technical education and apprenticeship programs.

We also passed three bills aimed at reducing OWI (operating while intoxicated) driving. OWI offenses include operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant, as well us operating with a prohibited blood alcohol level. Assembly Bill 67 requires someone accused of first offense OWI to physically appear in court to enter their plea. Assembly Bill 68 holds repeat OWI drivers accountable, regardless of how long ago their previous offense(s) occurred. AB 467 expressly prohibits someone who must abide by an ignition interlock order from operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock.

Beatrice Murphy honored in the State Assembly

Marv Murphy, Beatrice Murphy, Jerry Murphy

Dave, Marv, Mom, and Jerry

My Madison Office