Best State Tax Rating in
Over 50 Years |
We've reduced the tax burden on hardworking
citizens like you by over $8 billion since 2011. This means that
Wisconsin raced from the 9th highest tax burden in the nation,
to 22nd in just five years (2010-2015), outpacing all
but two states in improving our standing.
Wisconsin’s overall tax burden, as a percentage of personal
income, is now below the national average and our ranking
against other states is the best it has been in over 50 years.
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Wisconsin 2017-18 Blue Books
Now Available! |
Everyone's favorite almanac of state government activities has
arrived! This year's feature article highlights women in the
legislature. To request a copy visit my
webpage and fill out the Blue Book request form.
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Committee Week Resumes |
This week was particularly busy in the Capitol
as we got back to non-budget related committee work. In the
Assembly Financial Institutions Committee on Thursday, we held
both an executive session and a public hearing on six bills,
which you can watch here:
http://www.wiseye.org/Video-Archive/Event-Detail/evhdid/11870
On Thursday, in the Assembly Health Committee,
we held a public hearing on four bills. You can learn more about
these bills by visiting the committee's webpage here:
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/committees/assembly/1683 |
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:
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World Rabies Day |
This week Wednesday marked World Rabies Day, a
day set aside in the worldwide effort to control the spread of
the rabies virus. In recognition of this effort, the Wisconsin
Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection has
created a coloring book to help children learn about rabies.
Steps featured in the coloring book to help
protect yourself and your pets from rabies include:
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Enjoy wildlife from a distance.
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Do not let pets roam free. Always walk them
on a leash or keep them in a fenced yard.
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Cover garbage cans securely and do not store
pet food bags outside to attract wildlife.
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Prevent bats from entering your home.
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Provide bat houses as an alternative nesting
location.
You can download and print the coloring book by
clicking here:
https://datcp.wi.gov/Documents/ProtectYourselfRabiesColoringBook.pdf |
Appleton's Octoberfest |
Hundreds of classic cars, live music,
family arts and crafts, great food, and tens of thousands of
people are gathered together to for one of the best Wisconsin
events of the year: Appleton’s Octoberfest!
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!
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"Like" Representative
Murphy's Facebook Page
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I have a Facebook page so I can continually engage with you on
important topics facing the state. 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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"Like" Representative Murphy's
Official Facebook Page
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Welcome!
I live in Greenville, but have an
office at the State Capitol in Madison. If you are in
downtown Madison, please feel free to stop by and say
hello! Just go to the information desk in the rotunda,
and they can direct you on how to find my office, 318
North. At the bottom of each e-update, you'll see my
office contact information.
If your school or group plans to tour the Capitol
building, please let me know in advance. I'd
love to visit with you for a few minutes and take a
group photo.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.
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