CONTACT: press@danawachs.com, 715-972-3262 EAU CLAIRE – State Rep. Tod Ohnstad announced his endorsement of Dana Wachs for Governor of Wisconsin. Ohnstad is the third state legislator this week to add his name to the growing list of Wisconsin leaders who support Wachs’ campaign. “I support Dana because I know he is the candidate who can beat Scott Walker and put Wisconsin back on the right track,” said Ohnstad. “I’ve been involved with the labor movement my whole life and Dana is a true champion for organized labor who understands that when the labor movement succeeds, the middle class succeeds. He has my

CONTACT: Ed Taylor, Director of Strategic Communications, 608-663-2333 Madison, Wis. (October 20, 2017) – Under the banner of #UniteToFight, Edgewood College’s newest fundraiser “Eagles Shooting Down Cancer” exceeded expectations in its first year of existence. The Edgewood community came together to raise $7,795 for the benefit of the American Cancer Society’s Coaches vs. Cancer Wisconsin program from October 10-14, with more donations still arriving. “We are so pleased with the support of our Edgewood community,” Justin Meyer, Edgewood College head men’s basketball coach said. “Everyone’s life has been touched by cancer in some way, so to see all these people that want

CONTACT: David Fladeboe, 715-446-0790 Osseo, WI – After serving his country for 32 years in the United States Army, Retired Colonel Steve Toft has decided to run for the Wisconsin 3rd Congressional District to unseat Ron Kind. After a career in service to our country, Toft aims to take his experience to Congress. Separate announcement events will take place in Eau Claire and La Crosse on the 23rd. Media and local activists are encouraged to attend both events. Eau Claire Announcement – 11am Eau Claire County Victory Center 3192 London Road Eau Claire, WI 54701 La Crosse Announcement – 3pm Shenanigans

CONTACT: Council Advocacy Co-Chair Matt Krueger (608) 852-3020 Wisconsin legislators have recently introduced legislation that seeks to significantly roll back statewide wetlands protections, which could potentially harm coldwater habitat and trout streams around the state. The Wisconsin State Council of Trout Unlimited is opposed to this legislation, which is currently being circulated for co-sponsorship in the Legislature. LRBs 4410/1 and 4115/1, authored by Senator Roth and Representatives Steineke and Stafsholt, seek to remove protections for “non-federal” wetlands—which make up an estimated 20% of Wisconsin’s total wetland acreage—or approximately one million acres. Non-federal wetlands lack a permanent surface water connection to

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 MADISON – Today, Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Ray Allen released the following statement on the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data showing that Wisconsin ranked second highest in the country in the number of manufacturing jobs added year over year, and led the Midwest in the 12-month growth rate in manufacturing jobs.  Wisconsin’s year over year unemployment rate drop and gain of more than 34,000 jobs since September 2016 were also statistically significant, according to BLS. “Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector continues to lead the way for Wisconsin’s economy, with the number of manufacturing jobs added

CONTACT: AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement upon Senate passage of a budget resolution: “I applaud the Senate for passing a budget and appreciate adoption of a new Title 5 in the resolution to address the House’s priorities. This action keeps us on track to enacting historic tax reform that will mean more jobs, fairer taxes, and bigger paychecks for American families. We want Americans to wake up in the new year with a new tax code, one that is simple and fair. Now it is time to meet this moment and