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Getting the Economy Back on Track: April 24, 2009

April 24, 2009 Press Release

Federal funds continue to flow to the State of Wisconsin from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) at an impressive pace. The Obama Administration announced today that schools in our state will receive $366 million in stimulus funds, with approximately $3 million going to the La Crosse School District and another $3.54 million going to the Eau Claire School District.

Rep. Kind Announces Federal Funding for District Rural Development Projects

April 23, 2009 Press Release

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) today announced that the Village of Cazenovia, Juneau and Sauk counties, and Monroe County Shelter Care have all received grants from the United States Department of Agriculture under the Rural Development Program.

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Agriculture

Stimulus Funds Support Wisconsin Science Centers

April 23, 2009 Press Release

Upper Midwest Environmental Science Center Receives Grant for Construction, Maintenance

Winners of 2009 Congressional Art Competition Announced

April 23, 2009 Press Release

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind with his wife, Tawni Kind, announced the winners of the 13th annual Third Congressional District Art Contest at a reception last weekend in La Crosse.

Doing our Part this Earth Day: April 22, 2009

April 22, 2009 Blog Post

Former Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, a man I am proud to call my mentor, spearheaded an environmental movement almost 40 years ago in a national celebration of our environment. Today, 175 countries and over 500 million people across the world come together to inspire environmental awareness and appreciation on Earth Day.