The Herald Bulletin

November 11, 2009

One lawmaker's bounty: David Wolkins

Winona Lake Republican reports $3,231 in gifts


One lawmaker’s bounty



Legislator: Rep. David Wolkins, R-Winona Lake

His reported gifts, their value, and the lobbyists who gave them:

• Ryder Cup tickets; $1,025; from Duke Energy.

• Ryder Cup gift and lodging; $662; from Duke Energy.

• Pacers tickets, $748; from Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Cos.

• Colts ticket; $198; from Vectren Corp.

• Tickets and dinner, $276.75; from Duke Energy.

• Sporting event ticket and meal; $322; from Indiana Energy Association.

Total value of gifts: $3,231.75

What he had to say: “In my 20 years, I’ve gained a lot of friends in the lobbying community. They know that I like sporting events.’’

Source: Indiana Lobby Registration Commission