Murphy Bills Signed Into Law
This week two bills that I authored were signed into law.
Wisconsin-Ireland Trade Commission – 2023 Act 170: This bill creates a Wisconsin-Ireland Trade Commission to promote and advance mutual economic interests between Wisconsin and the Republic of Ireland. Improving trade between Ireland and Wisconsin will improve both our economy and theirs.
I was very pleased that Kevin Byrne (above, third from right), the Consul General of Ireland, attended the bill signing ceremony. I look forward to an excellent working relationship going forward.
Highway Setbacks – 2023 Act 157: This bill reduces the size of highway setbacks from 100 feet to 50 feet, giving property owners more use of their property. Paying property tax on land you can’t use isn’t fair.
Touring Local Businesses
I recently toured Gunderson Uniform and Linen at their Fox Valley Headquarters.
Capitol Visit
Paul Triezenberg, Nuno Gomes and Karen Staedt stopped by the office yesterday for the Wisconsin Hospital Association‘s annual Advocacy Day.
State Capitol Tours
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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.
