November 3, 2017

Working for you!

30 Years of Apprenticeships

Yesterday, the State Assembly adopted a resolution in honor of the 30 year partnership between the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and Wisconsin's technical colleges that provides nearly 1,300 apprenticeships a year in twelve different trades. You can read the full resolution online here: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr76

To watch my introduction of the resolution, click on the video below:

Bringing Mining Jobs to Wisconsin

The mining bill we passed last night grows the economy, provides job opportunities in rural communities, protects our environment, and maintains local control. You can hear my thoughts on why I support AB 499 by clicking on the video below:

State Capitol EMS Day

Wednesday was EMS Day in the State Capitol. Grand Chute Fire Chief Tim Bantes and Assistant Chief Matt Kasriel, and Appleton Fire Captain Mike Woodzicka stopped by my office to discuss the EMS levy limit, the struggle of recruiting for volunteer fire departments, and an upcoming 911 operated assisted CPR bill.

If you or someone you know might be interested in volunteering with a fire department visit https://www.volunteerfd.org/become-a-volunteer-firefighter/ to find out more.

A Day at UW-Oshkosh

On Monday, UW-Oshkosh undergraduate student researchers Madeline Hass and Jennifer Depew led off their Fall Legislative Partnership Day with an overview of their work in the Wisconsin Farms Oral History Project. We were also briefed on the proposed UW Colleges restructuring, the UW-Oshkosh Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP), and the foundation.

DNR First-time Permit Discount

First-time hunting permits are deeply discounted. Purchase one today by visiting: http://dnr.wi.gov/permits/firsttimebuyers.html

Request a Wisconsin 2017-18 Blue Book

The new almanac of Wisconsin state government is now available and I’m dropping off as many of the books as possible in person, so if you request one, you might just get a visit from me as well.

The 2017-18 Blue Book is now available online and can be read here: https://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/publications/wisconsin-blue-book/

To request a complimentary hardcopy of the Blue Book, visit my webpage and fill out the Blue Book request form. The book will also available online soon.

Wisconsin Capitol 100th Anniversary Gala

This year marks the 100th anniversary of our beautiful State Capitol building. In honor of this anniversary, the Wisconsin Historical Foundation is throwing a once in a lifetime gala to benefit the Capitol Restoration Fund. Learn more about the event and purchase tickets by clicking on the image below:

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.