Press Releases
Bill allows for end to critical protections for Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions
U.S. Rep. Ron Kind voted against the Congressional Republican health care bill. The bill, which lacks transparency and complete information about what it will cost American taxpayers, would have a disastrous impact on the lives of thousands of Wisconsinites.
Helped Prevent Drastic Cuts to Programs that Wisconsinites Depend On
U.S. Rep. Ron Kind voted for a government funding bill, which included several key Wisconsin priorities that he has been pushing for. Many of the programs that were included in this bill were drastically cut in the Trump Administration budget blueprint. The bill is expected to pass the House today with strong bipartisan support.
Is ranked as most indpenedent member of the Wisconsin Delegation
La Crosse, WI – Today, the nonpartisan Lugar Center released their annual rankings of the most independent members of the House. The Lugar Center found that in the 114th Congress Rep. Kind ranked 19th in bipartisanship out of all 435 members and 1st in the Wisconsin Delegation.
La Crosse, WI – Today, the Trump Administration released their blueprint for tax reform. The proposal would cut taxes for large companies and powerful special interests while massively increasing the federal debt and depriving middle-class families of important benefits they currently receive. Below is Rep. Ron Kind’s statement on the plan:
Comes after Grassland Dairy canceled contracts for at least 75 Wisconsin dairy farmers
La Crosse, WI – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind sent a letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, and Acting Trade Representative Vaughn requesting that by May 1st, when the Grassland contracts expire, they create a plan to address the situation.
Free services help low and middle-income Wisconsin residents securely file their taxes, maximize their refunds at no cost
STEVENS POINT, WI – Today, Congressman Ron Kind (WI-3) met with volunteers and taxpayers at Mid-State Technical College to highlight the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Free File programs to help eligible taxpayers save money and maximize their refund this tax season.
La Crosse, WI – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind sent a letter to the Acting Secretary at the U.S. Department of Agriculture urging him to take immediate action to assist Wisconsin dairy farmers who are negatively impacted by Grassland Dairy Product’s decision to stop purchasing their milk.
Mauston, WI – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind congratulated the City of Mauston on being awarded a $135,248 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant to make updates and improve local parks. The grant will help them build a splash pad and dog park for local residents to enjoy.
La Crosse, WI – In a recent segment on RFD – TV, a station devoted to covering rural issues, Rep. Kind highlighted the negative impact the Trump Administration’s budget blueprint would have on rural communities.
Kind has returned over $1.77 Million to pay down the debt
La Crosse, WI – U.S. Rep. Ron Kind announced today that he is returning $105,017.99 to the U.S. Treasury to pay down the national debt. Rep. Kind has found savings in his congressional budget every year since taking office and has returned over $1.77 million to taxpayers.