January 18, 2019

Working for you!

The Tax Cut You've Earned

Responsible Republican budgeting means Wisconsin now has a $588 budget surplus and can afford to give hard working middle class families the tax break they deserve. I'm hopeful that Governor Evers will keep his campaign promise and implement our bipartisan proposal as soon as possible.

Watch the press conference announcing our proposed tax cut by clicking here.

Protecting Those with Pre-existing Conditions

In a bipartisan vote in the Assembly Committee on Health yesterday, we recommended passage of Assembly Bill 1, the Pre-Existing Condition Guaranteed Coverage Act, which would ensure those with pre-existing conditions will be able to secure insurance regardless of what happens in Washington, D.C.

While I was happy to have two Democrats put partisan politics aside and join all ten Republicans in advancing this important bill, I was disappointed to see three Democrats on the committee vote no.

You can watch the committee hearing on the bill by clicking on the video below:

Capitol Visitors

It was a busy week at my office in Madison, with visitors from across the state. On Monday, we had faculty, staff, and students from UW–Platteville, on Tuesday students from UW–La Crosse popped in, on Wednesday I had a chance to catch up with Winnebago County Supervisor Tom Snider and Outagamie County Register of Deeds Sarah Van Kamp, and on Thursday I spoke with UW–Oshkosh Professor Linda Gobis, president of the Wisconsin Nurses Association, Michael Welsh of the Wisconsin Economic Development Association, and UW System President Ray Cross.

If you’re planning a trip to Madison, consider scheduling a visit to my office or feel free to just pop in.

I'm pictured in my office with UW–Oshkosh Professor Linda Gobis, president of the Wisconsin Nurses Association

Apply to Serve Wisconsin on a Board or Commission

As the transition from one governor to another progresses, the new administration is looking for Wisconsin citizens to serve on advisory and governance bodies.

Please consider applying for and serving on a state board or commission. You can view the application process online here.

You can find a description of the various state boards, committees, commissions, and councils in the Wisconsin Blue Book.

Eagle Days Along the Fox River

Once a year we have a wonderful opportunity to observe and learn about our national bird right here in our community. This year, Eagle Days on the Fox River is Saturday, January 26 with events in Kaukauna and Appleton. For more information, visit their Facebook page.

Check out upcoming events near us by visiting the Wisconsin Tourism website or  https://appletondowntown.org/upcoming-events/ 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.