Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Today, Governor Scott Walker appointed Steven Anderson to the position of Waushara County District Attorney, replacing outgoing District Attorney Scott Blader, who was recently appointed United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin. “I am pleased to appoint Steven Anderson to be the next District Attorney in Waushara County,” said Governor Walker. “Anderson is a respected community leader whose experience and commitment to justice will make him an excellent District Attorney.” Anderson has served in the Waushara County District Attorney’s Office as the Assistant District Attorney for nearly five years. In this

Grafton – Ahead of Donald Trump’s first State of the Union, non-profit leader and business executive Dan Kohl issued the following statement: “The State of the Union offers the opportunity for a reset in Washington. I hope that the President will deliver a unifying speech that outlines real solutions that can receive bipartisan support in Washington. I hope to hear details on a real infrastructure plan that puts real resources behind the effort to rebuild our roads, bridges, water systems, and broadband infrastructure. I hope to hear a commitment of new funding and new strategies to address the opioid crisis

Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 MADISON — The following is a statement from Martha Laning, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, in response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. “Tonight we heard from a president who has spent his entire time in office inflaming tensions and divisions among Americans. He gives lip service to the ‘forgotten people’ while further tilting the playing field to give even greater advantage to his wealthy elite donors while so many families struggle to get by. “President Trump’s priorities are very familiar for Wisconsinites who have spent the last seven years living

Contact: David Fladeboe – 715-446-0790 Osseo, WI – Candidate for the 3rd Congressional District, Steve Toft, issued the following statement following the State of the Union Address: “We have seen unprecedented economic growth over the last year, the lowest levels of unemployment in decades and hope for the future. And Ron Kind has fought against it tooth and nail,” said Toft. “We’ve passed tax reform, eliminated regulations, focused on infrastructure needs and began reining in a sprawling federal government. Instead of accepting the positive polices being put in place, Washington Democrats like Ron Kind are standing in the way and

Contact Brad Wojciechowski 920.540.5875, press@beauforcongress.com Green Bay — “While I can agree with the infrastructure package that President Trump offered tonight during his first State of the Union, we need to do more to address the everyday concerns of middle class families. This past year, the dysfunction in Washington has not addressed the needs of Northeast Wisconsin. We need leaders who will have our backs by creating good paying middle-class jobs, tackling the ever-rising debt, and passing a comprehensive healthcare bill that will hold insurance and drug companies accountable. By passing a comprehensive healthcare reform package, we will be protecting

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] — Tonight, President Trump laid out a bold vision for the future of our nation. Following President Trump’s State of the Union address, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Brad Courtney: “Wisconsin voters sent President Trump to Washington to reform the system for hard-working families, and he’s already getting things done. Thanks to Republican reforms, Wisconsin families are keeping more of their hard-earned money from tax cuts, regulations have been cut, our economy is strong, and there is a new justice on the Supreme Court. President Trump is

CONTACT: Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C.—Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) released the following statement after President Trump gave his first State of the Union address: “In his first year, President Donald Trump has restored a sense of confidence in the American people. By reducing red tape and signing historic tax reform, the Trump Administration has helped unleash the economy and improve the financial outlook of many Americans. Tonight, in his speech, the President outlined a bold and optimistic vision for an even safer and more prosperous America — expanding on economic successes, rebuilding our military, and enacting criminal justice reform. I

Contact: Rick Coelho 262-236-6918 Grafton – After Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union speech, non-profit leader and business executive Dan Kohl offered the following response: “Tonight we heard several inspiring American stories. The President outlined several areas that could represent fruitful avenues for common ground, such as infrastructure and efforts to address the opioid crisis. What we did not hear enough of was the kind of details that will be necessary to build broad consensus and move forward on real, bipartisan solutions.”

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement following President Trump’s State of the Union address: “President Trump said it right—the state of our union is strong. Faith and family are the rightful centers of American life. America’s economic confidence is on the rise. And from the police to the military, the bravery of our men and women in uniform continues to demonstrate why they are the world’s finest. “The president has delivered on his promises—unleashing America’s energy potential, appointing judges who respect the Constitution, prioritizing religious freedom as an unwavering right, and

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Raúl Grijalva (AZ-03), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), First Vice-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, tonight released the following response to President Trump’s first State of the Union address. Click here to watch the full video.

Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) tonight released the following statement after attending President Trump’s State of the Union address to Congress. The president reviewed 2017 accomplishments and focused on critical issues the U.S. will face in 2018. “I was very pleased with President Trump’s speech tonight. I was glad to see him cover the issues I hear from Wisconsinites every day – economy, national security, health care and bipartisanship. “The president recounted the successes of the economy this past year, including growth in manufacturing, which is a priority of mine, and expansive tax

Contact: Chris Rockwood Phone: (414) 939-5803 Email: info@chrisrockwood.org MILWAUKEE – Chris Rockwood, candidate for Wisconsin’s 14th Assembly District, today issued the following statement: “As our campaign continues to build momentum, I am honored to have three current members of the Milwaukee delegation express their support and stand by our side. 2018 is going to be a big year for Democrats across Wisconsin, and I look forward to working with these representatives in the years ahead.” Rep. Evan Goyke stated, “I’m proud to endorse Chris Rockwood for state Assembly. Chris will be a dedicated public servant guided by strong progressive values