Kind knocks GOP tax reform approach, skeptical legislation will pass this year

Friday, Oct 20, 2017

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind knocked the GOP approach to overhauling the tax system this week, saying the introduction of a back-up plan shows the party’s failed to put in the “hard work” to develop a consensus. The La Crosse Dem’s comments came in response to news this week that U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, is working on a separate “plan B” package because the GOP tax overhaul framework is “going to b… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username

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Kind sends out fundraising email for Grothman challenger Kohl

Tuesday, Sep 19, 2017

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind has sent out a fundraising appeal for 6th CD candidate Dan Kohl, saying he’s “the person that can bring bipartisanship back” to the district. Kohl, the nephew of former U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, announced his bid this summer to challenge U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah. Kind, D-La Crosse, said in an email to supporters that Kohl shares his “commitment towards working with all … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Progressives, conservatives claim more people considering bids for elected office

Friday, Jun 30, 2017

When Cathy Myers recently joined the Dem field to challenge GOP House Speaker Paul Ryan, one progressive candidate recruitment program could take some pride. In fact, the groups that help recruit Dem candidates are reporting record numbers of people looking to run for office. They say that’s evidence of the enthusiasm that’s mobilizing Dems across the state. Republicans are also reporting increase… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Gallagher wants ‘thorough account’ of Trump meeting with Russians

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher today called on the White House to give a “thorough account” of a meeting President Trump held with Russian officials where he was reported to have disclosed highly classified information. Gallagher, a Green Bay Republican and former Marine, said in a series of tweets today while Trump has the authority to disclose classified information, there’s “a separate question of wh… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Kurtz won’t seek rematch with Kind in 2018

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Tony Kurtz, who took 43.4 percent of the vote in 2014 as he lost to Ron Kind, said he has decided against seeking a rematch with the La Crosse Dem in 2018, in part because of what he sees as a poor political climate for Republicans next year. Kurtz, an organic farmer who spent two decades in the U.S. Army, stressed that is not the only reason he decided against a bid. “I’ll put it this way. I hope… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and

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Wis. Dem members slam Trump for firing Comey

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Dem members of the congressional delegation are slamming President Trump’s decision to fire FBI Director James Comey. Baldwin noted the move comes as the FBI is investigating whether members of Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to influence last year’s election. “President Trump’s decision to make this move … is an attack on the rule of law and raises more questions that demand answers. Firing the FBI director does not place the White House, the president or his campaign above the law,” Baldwin said, urging the Senate Intelligence Committee to continue its investigation. U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, meanwhile, called the firing

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Wis. Republicans hail House GOP passage of health bill, Dems slam proposal

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Wisconsin’s House GOP Republicans are hailing the chamber’s passage today of the American Health Care Act, saying it’s an important step toward the GOP promise of replacing Obamacare. The bill’s passage today — on a 217-213 vote — follows weeks of negotiations after House Speaker Paul Ryan pulled it in March, lacking enough GOP support. An amendment last week revived the bill and brought onboard t… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Kind affirms support for NATO following Europe trip

Thursday, Apr 27, 2017

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind today said he joined House Speaker Paul Ryan and others in visiting NATO countries to “reassure our allies” that Congress remains committed to the alliance. “We’re still all in,” Kind told reporters today. “We believe in a strong NATO alliance.” Kind, D-La Crosse, spoke on a conference call this morning following his trip this month to the United Kingdom, Norway, Poland and Esto… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Ryan leads delegation in first quarter fundraising, followed by Duffy, Kind and Gallagher

Monday, Apr 17, 2017

House Speaker Paul Ryan led the state’s House members in fundraising during the first quarter of the year, though U.S. Reps. Sean Duffy, Ron Kind and Mike Gallagher each raised more than $300,000. Ryan, R-Janesville, brought in more than $2.9 million and spent about $2.6 million, ending the quarter with nearly $9.4 million in cash on hand. Below is a summary of Wisconsin House members’ latest campaign finance reports, which cover activity from Jan. 1 through March 31: U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wausau *Raised: $505,990 *Spent: $120,359 *Cash on hand: $1,360,460 U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-La Crosse *Raised: $321,056 *Spent:

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Walker, congressional delegation ask Trump for ‘immediate action’ on dairy crisis

Wednesday, Apr 12, 2017

Walker, House Speaker Paul Ryan and the state’s congressional delegation sent a letter to the Trump administration today asking for “immediate action” on an issue that’s put dozens of Wisconsin dairy farmers at risk of shutting down. The letter says new trade policies from Canada “appear to violate Canada’s existing trade obligations to the United States.” The policies caused Grassland Dairy Produ… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Kind’s district one of the most purple in the country, analysis finds

Monday, Apr 10, 2017

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind has one of the most purple congressional districts in the country, according to a new analysis from the Cook Political Report comparing how districts voted in the last two presidential races. Kind’s district was one of eight in the country that broke “even” under the publication’s partisan voting index, a measure of how strongly a district leans Dem or Republican compared to the rest of the nation. The seven other districts that got that designation were one in Washington, two in Oregon, one in Florida and three in California. Kind’s 3rd Congressional District, which covers the

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CBO predicts House health care bill would lead to 24 million losing coverage, lower premiums, drop in deficit

Tuesday, Mar 14, 2017

Congressional Dems are slamming the House GOP’s health care bill after the Congressional Budget Office estimated 24 million people would lose coverage by 2026. But House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, said the long-awaited CBO report shows premiums will be lower and the deficit will drop. He also said the report didn’t consider two other parts of the House GOP’s three-pronged approach, as it onl… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Kind sends out fundraising email for Grothman challenger Kohl

Tuesday, Sep 19, 2017

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind has sent out a fundraising appeal for 6th CD candidate Dan Kohl, saying he’s “the person that can bring bipartisanship back” to the district. Kohl, the nephew of former U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, announced his bid this summer to challenge U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah. Kind,

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Kurtz won’t seek rematch with Kind in 2018

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Tony Kurtz, who took 43.4 percent of the vote in 2014 as he lost to Ron Kind, said he has decided against seeking a rematch with the La Crosse Dem in 2018, in part because of what he sees as a poor political climate for Republicans next year. Kurtz, an

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Wis. Dem members slam Trump for firing Comey

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Dem members of the congressional delegation are slamming President Trump’s decision to fire FBI Director James Comey. Baldwin noted the move comes as the FBI is investigating whether members of Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to influence last year’s election. “President Trump’s decision to make this move … is an

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Kind affirms support for NATO following Europe trip

Thursday, Apr 27, 2017

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind today said he joined House Speaker Paul Ryan and others in visiting NATO countries to “reassure our allies” that Congress remains committed to the alliance. “We’re still all in,” Kind told reporters today. “We believe in a strong NATO alliance.” Kind, D-La Crosse, spoke on a

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