August 11, 2017

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More Foxconn Details

Each day brings more information about the positive impact Foxconn will have on our state and the legislation needed to secure their selection of a Wisconsin site. As I continue to scrutinize this project, I've made several recommendations to our legislative leaders to improve the deal that have been positively received. I'm working hard to ensure that every penny that goes into this proposal is well spent.

On Monday the Assembly Jobs and Economy Committee will meet to vote on the bill and an amendment to the bill. The amendment makes several improvements related to Foxconn employee salaries, environment protections, and Wisconsin workforce development. A summary of the amendment can be read by clicking here. You can read the full amendment online here.

The non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau has also released a memo with more details about the fiscal effects of the bill. You can read that memo by clicking here.

On Tuesday I gave an interview to ABC 2 about my thoughts on the Foxconn project. Watch the video by clicking on the photo below:

Celebrating Our Veterans

Vietnam veteran Carl Abendroth of Greenville with U.S. Rep Mike Gallagher and me at a recent event.

REINS Act Becomes Law

On Wednesday, the Governor signed a bill I cosponsored, making state government more accountable to our citizens. The REINS Act adds a legislative review to any rules (which are in administrative code instead of state statutes) that have an economic impact of $10 million or more over a two-year period. This law provides hardworking taxpayers with more ability to influence these rules before they go into effect. Our state rules are so extensive that it would take a person working 40 hours a week, 17 weeks just to read them all. This is a huge step forward in reforming Wisconsin’s government regulations.

Protecting Wisconsin Elections

DOT Construction Updates

I get regular updates about the ongoing transportation construction projects in our neck of the woods. Here are a just a few notices that can help you plan ahead as you travel around the Northeast region:

US 10 Closures

·         Eastbound US 10 over I-41 will be closed 6:30 p.m., (FRI) through 12:30 p.m., (SAT)

·         Westbound US 10 between WIS 47/Appleton Road and southbound I-41 will be closed 6:30 p.m., (FRI) to 12:30 p.m., (SAT)

·         The following ramps will be closed:

• Westbound US 10 on-ramp from Oneida Street from 6 p.m., Friday to 2 p.m., Saturday
• Westbound US 10 on-ramp from WIS 47/Appleton Road from 6 p.m., Friday to 2 p.m., Saturday
• Westbound US 10 on-ramp from County AP  from 6 p.m., Friday to 2 p.m., Saturday
• Westbound US 10 off-ramp to County P/Racine Road from 6 p.m., Friday to 12:30 p.m., Saturday

I-41/US 10 System Interchange

·         Westbound US 10 to southbound I-41 ramp will be closed 6:30 p.m. (FRI) to 12:30 p.m., (SAT)

·         Southbound I-41 to eastbound US 10 ramp will be closed 6 p.m., (FRI) to 2 p.m., (SAT)

Winchester Road/County II

·         County II/Winchester Road under I-41 will be used for US 10 detour traffic and closed to through traffic beginning at 6 p.m., Friday to 2 p.m., Saturday.

·         Local eastbound traffic will have access to southbound I-41

·         Local westbound traffic will have access to northbound I-41

Oneida Street Full Closures

·         Oneida Street under WIS 441 be closed 8 p.m., Friday through  6 a.m., Monday

·         Oneida Street is closed between Hoover Avenue and Calumet Street. 

·         Oneida Street (US 10) from WIS 114 to County AP (Midway Road) is closed and detoured July 31 to October, 2017.

Long-term closures

·         Westbound US 10/southbound WIS 441 to northbound I-41 ramp is closed until spring of 2018.

·         Westbound US 10/southbound WIS 441 on-ramp from Racine Road/County P is closed until spring of 2018.

·         Eastbound US 10 on-ramp from County AP (Midway Road) is closed from July 17 through summer 2018.

·         Eastbound US 10 off-ramp from County AP (Midway Road) is closed from July 20 through summer 2019.

·         Westbound US 10 off-ramp to Midway Road is closed from July 20 through summer 2019.

Summer Wisconsin Activities

Check out other upcoming events near us by visiting the Wisconsin Tourism website, and if you run into me while you’re out and about be sure to stop and say hi!

"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.