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Proposed legislation would lower age for concealed carry permits in Wisconsin
A proposed law would lower the minimum age for a concealed carry permit in Wisconsin from the current 21 to 18, Wisconsin Public Radio PR reported.
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'It's more important than ever': Kind encourages Wisconsinites to get vaccines
As Wisconsin is seeing record numbers of COVID-19 cases, Rep. Ron Kind is encouraging residents to get their vaccinations.
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'Thank you to the emergency personnel': La Crosse High School evacuated after bomb threat
First responders were praised by Rep. Ron Kind after they responded to a shooting threat at La Crosse Central High School.
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Kind: American Rescue Plan will 'help boost our workforce'
U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-LaCrosse) is sold on the benefits he sees coming from the Workforce Innovation Grants funded by the ARPA.
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Kind's CWD Research and Management Act passes the House to 'help Wisconsin's deer herds'
A bipartisan bill that was spearheaded by Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) directed at slowing the spread of and finding a cure for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has passed the House.
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'We need to bring our allies to the table': Kind voices concern over U.S. withdrawal from TPP, unfair China trade practices
The country may be seeing the effects of the U.S. withdrawal from the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), as Rep. Ron Kind voices concern over the 2017 decision, calling on the country to offer solutions that hold China accountable for unfair trade practices.
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'Find a location': Kind encourages Wisconsinites to get vaccinated
On Nov. 30, Democratic Rep. Ron Kind took to social media to encourage Wisconsinites to get vaccinated.
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Kind encourages others to contribute to Veterans History Project: 'Take time to interview a loved one about their service'
As Nov. 11 marked Veterans Day, it only seems fitting that the following day, Rep. Ron Kind (D-LaCrosse) tweeted about the birth of The Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP).
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'We will never forget': Kind recognizes 100th anniversary of Tomb of Unknown Soldier, honors veterans
Rep. Ron Kind on Nov. 11 recognized Veterans Day and took to Twitter to honor the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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Kind recognizes Wisconsin’s veteran-owned businesses for creating economic opportunities 'here at home'
Rep. Ron Kind sent out a tweet celebrating the over 400 veteran-owned businesses across Wisconsin.
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Funding available through 'USDA’s Pandemic Response and Safety Grant Program' in Wisconsin, Kind says
Applications are now being accepted until Nov. 22 as funding is now available in Wisconsin through the USDA’s Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant Program.
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Kind lauds revamped tariff exclusion process, 'looks forward to working with Biden administration'
With many lawmakers urging U.S. trade officials to enable American businesses to seek relief from the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports, United States Trade Rep. Katherine Tai is now moving in that direction.
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Kind 'proud to secure funds' for La Crosse health center
U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-La Crosse) expressed satisfaction toward one of La Crosse’s health centers being allocated American Rescue Plan Act funding.
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'I've run out of gas': Kind will not seek re-election in 2022
Democrat Congressman Ron Kind of La Crosse recently announced that he will not pursue re-election in 2022.
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Kind: Biden’s infrastructure plan will help ‘get the job done’
A U.S. Representative from Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District praised President Joe Biden’s plans to invest in infrastructure during Biden’s June 29 visit to the Municipal Transit Utility in La Crosse.
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Kind unable to attend 'proceedings in the House Chamber,' yet takes Biden to ice cream parlor near known sex-trafficking location
Wisconsin Rep. Ron Kind (D-La Crosse) took advantage of the ability to vote by proxy, after saying he was unable to attend the House Chamber proceedings in person but was seen taking President Joe Biden out to an ice cream parlor.