Do you have (or know someone who has) a family member in the US military who is currently either deployed or stationed overseas? If so, please contact my office. My colleagues and I would like to have care packages sent their way as part of Operation We Love Our Troops. Â You can reach me at:Â Â Rep.Murphy@legis.
Shared Revenue Bill Becomes Law
This week the largest shared revenue increase in state history was signed into law.
I was proud to vote for this measure because municipalities in the 56th District fare very, very well under the new law. The City of Appleton will see a 20% increase, the Town of Dale will see a 165% increase, the Town of Center will see a 234% increase, the Town of Grand Chute will see a 238% increase, and the Village of Greenville will see a whopping 425% increase.
Here’s how the numbers break down for municipalities in the 56th Assembly District:
| Municipality | Existing Aid | New Aid | Total Aid | Aid Increase |
| Town of Center | $39,139 | $91,646 | $130,784 | 234.2% |
| Town of Dale | $47,793 | $78,652 | $126,446 | 164.6% |
| Town of Grand Chute | $236,172 | $562,490 | $798,662 | 238.2% |
| Village of Greenville | $75,449 | $320,761 | $396,210 | 425.1% |
| City of Appleton | $9,630,029 | $1,926,006 | $11,566,035 | 20.0% |
This new money will be allocated toward important reforms to improve the way local government works. If local governments come together and provide a service more efficiently, the State will provide a financial incentive to encourage those efficiencies, cost savings and consolidation. In addition, a portion of the funds will be allocated for law enforcement, fire, EMS, public works and transportation.
Public safety has been, and will continue to be, a top priority for Republicans. With this law we are taking the steps we need to keep our communities safe and ensure law enforcement gets the resources it needs and not be subject to defunding.
Another provision of the new law, which repeals the personal property tax, will make Wisconsin a more attractive place to live, work and do business.
Free Wisconsin Travel Guides
If you’re planning a Wisconsin vacation and looking for fun things to do in our state, you can order free Wisconsin travel guides from our state web site.
In the Capitol
Miss America, Wisconsin’s own Grace Stanke, addressed the State Assembly during Wednesday’s floor session.
Upcoming Events
Communityfest
Riverside Park, Neenah
July 3-4
Greenville Lions Club Catfish Weekend
July 7-8
Brats, Beer & Beethoven
Neuroscience Group Field
at Fox Cities Stadium
Grand Chute
July 15
Paperfest
Sunset Park, Kimberly
July 13-16
Outagamie County Fair
Outagamie County Fairgrounds, Seymour
July 19-23
Art at the Park
City Park, Appleton
July 22-23
EAA Airventure
EAA Grounds, Oshkosh
July 24-30
Winnebago County Fair
Oshkosh
August 2-6
Greenville Summer Send Off
August 26
