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State Representative, 144th District

Mike Murphy

Candidate for State Representative, 144th District

Republican

Background

Occupation
Critical care nurse
Lives in
Warrington Township
Campaign website
murphyforstaterep.com

A critical care nurse who has worked at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Philadelphia and served on a Disaster Emergency Management Team. He previously worked as a truck driver, in store management and for the U.S. Postal Service.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Calls for fiscal discipline so the state spends only what it has.

    Mike Murphy for State Representative

    Campaign website · Friends of Mike Murphy · Making Life More Affordable · murphyforstaterep.com

    “common-sense fiscal discipline that focuses on our priorities and makes sure the state spends only what it has”
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Public safety

  • Supports police and emergency responders and bringing residents and law enforcement together.

    Mike Murphy for State Representative

    Campaign website · Friends of Mike Murphy · Keeping Families Safe · murphyforstaterep.com

    “By supporting our police and emergency responders, and bringing residents and law enforcement together to meet shared goals.”
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Education

  • Supports improving education through accountability, investment and choice.

    Mike Murphy for State Representative

    Campaign website · Friends of Mike Murphy · Improving Education · murphyforstaterep.com

    “Through accountability, investment and choice that make sure our kids are prepared to succeed in whatever path they choose in life.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Pledges to attract good jobs that give families financial security.

    Mike Murphy for State Representative

    Campaign website · Friends of Mike Murphy · Attracting Good Jobs · murphyforstaterep.com

    “To help families achieve the financial security for peace-of-mind and to leave something for the next generation.”
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Health & human services

  • Calls for lowering health care costs and increasing access to care.

    Mike Murphy for State Representative

    Campaign website · Friends of Mike Murphy · Reducing Healthcare Costs · murphyforstaterep.com

    “Increasing accessibility to quality care because no one understands more than Mike how healthcare impacts real lives.”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges to secure state grants for local needs and to end partisan political games.

    Mike Murphy for State Representative

    Campaign website · Friends of Mike Murphy · Standing Up For Our Local Communities · murphyforstaterep.com

    “by securing the important grant funding to meet vital local needs”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mike Murphy on them.

  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

All sources (10)

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