David J. Murphy (born November 26, 1954) is an American businessman and politician.
David Murphy | |
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.jpg) Dave Murphy in 2023 | |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 56th district | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Michelle Litjens |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 26, 1954 Appleton, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Greenville, Wisconsin |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Fox Valley |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | Official website |
From Greenville, Wisconsin, Murphy is the owner of a fitness center and went to the University of Wisconsin–Fox Valley. In November 2012, Murphy was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly as a Republican.[1][2]
In December 2016, Murphy pressured the University of Wisconsin–Madison to cancel a course entitled "The Problem of Whiteness" and fire the lecturer teaching it.[3]
References
edit- ^ 'Greenville Businessman Credits Grassroots Victory To 56th District Victory,' Appleton Post-Crescent, November 7, 2012
- ^ "Dave Murphy". Wisracc.org. Archived from the original on 2016-04-24. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
- ^ "GOP, UW at odds over 'whiteness' course". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
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