Wisconsin Lawmakers Have Boosted Their Wealth Since Coming to Washington

Here’s how much the wealth of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation has changed since going to Washington

Reading Time: 5 minutes It’s boom times for Wisconsin’s congressional delegation: Most members have seen their personal wealth substantially rise since arriving on Capitol Hill, according to a NOTUS analysis of congressional financial disclosures. That surge in their financial portfolios is primarily driven by real estate, retirement accounts and, in one case, a well-placed billboard, NOTUS’ analysis indicates. In all, five of Wisconsin’s 10 del…

Wisconsin Lawmakers Have Boosted Their Wealth Since Coming to Washington

Reps. Mark Pocan and Tony Wied and Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin. (AP photos)It’s boom times for Wisconsin’s congressional delegation: Most members have seen their personal wealth substantially rise since arriving on Capitol Hill, according to a NOTUS analysis of congressional financial disclosures.That surge in their financial portfolios is primarily driven by real estate, retirement accounts and, in one case, a well-placed billboard, NOTUS’ an…