Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, issued the following statement this evening following President Obama’s State of the Union address:

“I was pleased with the President’s tone, which did not take the heavy partisan line that some expected. Yes, we can build on some of the bipartisan successes we have seen over the last couple months on the budget and farm bill as we look to immigration and real tax reform. I was encouraged to hear the President again talk about his commitment to lower tax rates and promote job growth and innovation here at home. We need a year of action – not dysfunction.”