Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — In front of a room of Republican activists Saturday morning Senate leader Scott Fitzgerald declared Senate Republicans would be “roadblocks” in the budget process. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos chimed in that key parts of Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed budget would not become law while he was alive. Unbelievably by that same afternoon the GOP duo were complaining to the media that Gov. Evers was not negotiating with them. “These guys need to get their stories straight,” said One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Analiese Eicher. “It’s ridiculous that Republican legislative

Contact:press@reforminggovernment.org Madison, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government issued a policy paper today regarding Wisconsin’s state-based reforms that covered everyone living in poverty under Medicaid without taking the temporary financial incentives for Medicaid expansion under Obamacare. Enacted by Governor Walker and the Wisconsin State Legislature, these reforms are an example for states around the country as they debate Medicaid expansion. “The state-based reforms enacted under the leadership of Governor Walker and the legislature continue to provide health care coverage without depending on the federal government to expand Medicaid that could leave taxpayers at risk. Wisconsin chose innovative reforms to cover

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Eau Claire, Wis. – On June 5, the Chippewa Valley region will have an opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas with the Wisconsin Historical Society as we seek to create a modern, state-of-the-art, and inclusive statewide history museum on the Capitol Square in Madison that connects and tells the stories of all Wisconsinites. The event is in partnership with the Chippewa Valley Museum. The event is free and open to the public and will take place at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library from 6:00-7:30 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm). Guests can pre-register here or come

Contact: Lisa Schiller, Media Relations 414-847-6055 lschiller@wisconsin.bbb.org Milwaukee, Wis. – The Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin (BBB) is pleased to announce the addition of two new Board of Directors members, Kyle O’Brien and Alex Montezon. “I am very pleased to work with such strong business leaders who volunteer their time to assist in the mission of supporting ethical business practices throughout Wisconsin,” said Jim Temmer, Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin CEO and President. The Board supports the work of the Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin and provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance. Kyle O’Brien has nearly 20 years’ experience in the construction industry.