March 10, 2017

Working for you!

Giving People HOPE

The fight against heroin and opioid abuse has been led by Rep. Nygren and the HOPE Agenda*. To further his efforts, the legislature entered special session (a session of the Legislature convened by the Governor to accomplish a special purpose) specifically to pass legislation to address recommendations from the Governor's Task Force on Opioid Abuse. This week, the Assembly Committee on Health had a public hearing on several bills aimed at fighting against heroin and opioid abuse in Wisconsin. Click here to learn about the bills.

*Heroin, Opioid Prevention and Education: http://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/hope/

Meet The Newest Addition to Team Murphy!

I have a great staff and interns who are part of my team to serve you. I asked my newest intern, Sam Schwab, to write about himself so you can get to know the different members of Team Murphy and the people that you interact with when you contact my office. If you know anyone who is interested in interning at the State Capitol, please let me know. It is a great learning experience!

SAM SCHWAB: I am from New Berlin, Wisconsin which is just south of Milwaukee. In June of 2016, I graduated cum laude from New Berlin Eisenhower High School where I was active in National Honor Society, various athletics, and musical theater. I now attend the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and I am pursuing degrees in Political Science and Theater. In my time at Madison, I have been active in the Alpha Iota chapter of Chi Psi as well as a organizations like She’s the First and the Alexander Hamilton Society. At the beginning of my second semester, I was fortunate enough to meet Rep. Murphy’s legislative assistant David and learn about interning. David and Diane (Rep. Murphy's staff) have been extremely helpful showing me the ins and outs of working in a public office. I learn something new every day working in the Capitol, and I am proud to work for Rep. Murphy, whom I have come to know as a great listener and leader.

Favorite quote: “This above all- to thine own self be true!” – William Shakespeare 

Thanks for Visiting!

Outagamie County Farm Bureau

Winnebago County Farm Bureau

Outagamie County District Attorney Carrie Schneider (left) and Deputy District Attorney Mindy Tempelis (right)

Fox Cities Performance Arts Center and Appleton Downtown Inc.

Civil Air Patrol

Wisconsin Urban and Rural Transit Association

Wittman Regional Airport Director Peter Moll (left) and New View Technologies Inc. VP Bruce Botterman (right)

"Like" Representative Murphy's Facebook Page

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.