Wisconsin Technical College System Legislative Seminar
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January 20, 2017 |
Working for you! |
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Happy New Year! | ||
| The 2017-2018 legislative session has begun. As we approach a new year of opportunity and challenge, I look forward to hearing from you and working with my colleagues to move our state forward. I hope you'll call on me when you read news stories or talk with friends about an issue and want more information to help you make your own decisions on policies. You'll find my office contact information at the bottom of this newsletter. | ||
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Great Economic News for Wisconsin |
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This biennial budget process is starting off with great news and proves that our reforms are working: the non-partisan Fiscal Bureau reports that Wisconsin will take in $454.6 million more than was estimated last fall in tax collections between now and through the next biennial budget. We will end the 2016-2017 fiscal year with a positive net balance of $362.2 million, which is $322.4 million higher than the previous estimate. This is great news for Wisconsin!
The governor has said his priority is to increase funding to public education at all levels, continue tax relief, and reward work. I agree with those goals, and I would add that we need to focus on how to fund transportation, as well. This work is always challenging, but be assured that we believe in crafting budgets with prudent fiscal planning so our taxpayers and the state continue to do well. Please feel free to let me know your priorities for the upcoming state budget deliberations. My job is to help see that your money is used wisely, and your input is important.
You can view the full report from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau here. |
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Committee Assignments |
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My Assembly committee assignments for this legislative session:
This will be my second term serving as Chair of Colleges and Universities, but I am new to the Health and Campaigns and Elections committees. Serving on committees increases my knowledge of these subject areas and the legislation pertaining to them. In addition, I have my own legislation and ideas to shepherd through the process. While I don't serve on the Joint Committee on Finance, which is responsible for the state budget, I closely monitor the budget and work with my colleagues in both houses to support my priorities for the state as a whole. Balancing these activities with the other responsibilities of this office is a privilege, and I appreciate the opportunity to be your voice in Madison. | ||
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Last week, I spoke to trustees and presidents of the Wisconsin Technical College System at their biennial Legislative Seminar in Madison. We had a good discussion on a variety of topics, and I appreciated the questions asked by people who serve different parts of our state. Thank you for the opportunity to visit with you!
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Inauguration |
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The Senate and Assembly both held inauguration ceremonies on January 3, 2017. Below is a picture of me signing the oath book, which every Representative since the founding of the state has signed.
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"Like" Representative Murphy's Facebook Page |
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In an effort to continually engage with you on important topics
facing the state,
I launched a Facebook page. Please like it by
clicking here! I use Facebook to update constituents more frequently on my work in Madison and the 56th Assembly District. I look forward to using this as another way to connect with constituents and encourage you to follow it and watch for regular updates. |
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| Rep.Murphy@legis.wisconsin.gov | State Capitol Room 318 North - PO Box 8953, Madison, WI 537088 | Toll Free: (888) 534-0056 or (608) 266-7500 |