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• Representative Murphy to Chair Wisconsin-Ireland Trade Commission
• In the District
• In the Capitol
• New Website
• State Capitol Tours

Representative Murphy to Chair Wisconsin-Ireland Trade Commission

Last session I authored the bill that created a Wisconsin-Ireland Trade Commission.  The Commission is made up of seven members:  two senators appointed by the president of the senate, two representatives from the assembly appointed by the speaker of the assembly, and three members nominated by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.  The Commission’s goal is to promote and advance mutual economic interests between Wisconsin and the Republic of Ireland.

Yesterday the Commission met for the first time.  I am happy to report that I was elected chairperson of the new commission.  I look forward to working to increase economic ties with Ireland and helping bring more prosperity to the people of the State of Wisconsin.

In the District

On Monday I attended an inauguration party with constituents from Greenville.

In the Capitol

Jonathan Krause from WHBY radio visited the office Wednesday as part of the Wisconsin Broadcasters legislative day.

I met with Sam Krebs from Wisconsin Family Action this week to discuss their agenda for this legislative session.

I met with Eric Fulcomer and Rebecca Larson from the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities to discuss issues that my committee, the Committee on Colleges and Universities, will be working on this legislative session.

New Website

Along with the new legislative session my office has a new web site. Click on the image above or click here to visit my new web site.

State Capitol Tours

The best way to experience the beauty and grandeur of Wisconsin’s Capitol building (located at 2 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53702) is to see it for yourself. It is open to the public weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and weekends and holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free tours are offered daily, year round except on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas. Tours start at the information desk Monday through Saturday at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m.; and Sundays at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m. A 4:00 p.m. tour is offered weekdays (Monday – Friday), excluding holidays, during Memorial Day through Labor Day. Plan on spending 45-55 minutes for a tour. The sixth floor museum and observation deck are open during the summer months. Groups of ten or more can make an on-line reservation for a tour of the State Capitol or call (608)266-0382.