Speaker Ryan Press Office | http://spkrryan.us/2mr9dm0 Summary: This morning, Speaker Ryan called into The Hugh Hewitt Show to discuss theAmerican Health Care Act and how Republicans are repealing and replacing Obamacare through regular order. Excerpt: “This is regular order. This is how the system was supposed to work, unlike the way the Democrats did it. Let me step back. “We spent January to June of 2016 designing this plan where every House Republican participated if they wanted to in how to design this plan. That gave us the Better Way agenda. It was basically modeled off of Tom Price’s legislation. And

Contact: Rep. Tyler Vorpagel, (608) 266-8530, Rep. Terry Katsma, (608) 266-0656 Madison—The Wisconsin State Assembly, on the motion of Representative Tyler Vorpagel (R–Plymouth) and Representative Terry Katsma (R–Oostburg), has officially designated the Aviation Heritage Center of Wisconsin as the State of Wisconsin’s Aviation Heritage Center, bestowing honor on all those who have worked to preserve the unique civil, commercial and military aviation history of Wisconsin. The Aviation Heritage Center of Wisconsin was founded in 2005 by a dedicated group of volunteers and EAA Chapter 766.  The Center is a nonprofit organization that receives no government support and charges no admission

Contact: Tony Palese, tony.palese@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 GOP proposal would criminalize Wisconsin’s cutting edge biomedical advances LA CROSSE, WI – Republican lawmakers and anti-choice special interest groups are renewing their push to ban medical research in Wisconsin. Led by Sen. Terry Moulton (R-Chippewa Falls) and Rep. Joel Kleefisch (R-Oconomowoc), LRB 1754 would ban lifesaving medical research and impose criminal penalties on biomedical researchers. In response to the proposal, Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement: “This bill is a twisted effort to push a misguided special interest agenda. Anyone who knows a family member or loved one affected

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — With the latest shocking revelation that disgraced former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn has retroactively registered that he was lobbying on behalf of a foreign government while advising Donald Trump, One Wisconsin Now is calling on new Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI8) to both condemn Flynn’s misconduct and return the money Flynn raised for Gallagher during the freshman representative’s 2016 campaign. “Michael Flynn lied to the American people about his Russian ties and was secretly lobbying on behalf of a foreign government,” said Scot Ross, One Wisconsin Now Executive Director. “The people

Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland, (608) 267-9649 STEVENS POINT – Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) is inviting members of the Portage County community to participate in a photo contest for her new legislative website. Members of the public are invited to submit photos of their favorite spots in the 71st Assembly District – unique downtown views, parks, fishing holes, breweries, and favorite spots on the UW-Stevens Point and Mid-State Technical College campuses. Can’t decide on a favorite? Submit more than one! There are countless beautiful spots in the 71st Assembly District. Winning photos will be featured on Rep. Shankland’s new legislative

Staff, families, community have opportunity to review Media Contact:  Denise Callaway, Director of Communications & Outreach Phone: (414) 475-8650 | Email: callawde@milwaukee.k12.wi.us Even in the digital age, textbooks are a critically important tool in our classrooms. Milwaukee Public Schools selects new textbooks in selected areas every eight to ten years. We take the process very seriously because students will use these textbooks for a decade as the basis for building a strong education foundation. The opinions of our families, communities and staff are important voices as we weigh our different options.  Please take a few moments to review our textbook

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker announced today that Racine, Clintonville, and Florence have completed financial assistance agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) under a new program to replace lead service lines on qualifying private properties. Together, the agreements total $1,135,000 and will cover work at 496 residential properties as well as two licensed day cares and two schools. The replacements will result in complete removal of the lead service line from the water main to the connection point inside the home or facility. “Safe drinking water is critical to the health and well-being

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker announced today he is seeking applicants for appointment to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court. The new appointee will replace outgoing Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Dennis P. Moroney, whose resignation is effective June 22, 2017. The new appointee, should he or she choose to run, would be up for election in April 2018. To apply, please submit the following: Cover Letter Resume  Two Writing Samples Judicial Application: found on Governor Walker’s website:  www.walker.wi.gov. (Select “Contact” at the top of the page, “Apply to Serve Wisconsin,” and then “Judicial Application”) All application

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, (202) 224 – 6225  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bipartisan group of Senators, led by Senator Chuck Grassley, in expressing the need to protect and encourage whistleblowers who shine light on fraud, waste and mismanagement in government.  In a letter to 18 federal agencies, 11 members of the Whistleblower Protection Caucus are calling on government leaders to promote a culture that welcomes whistleblower disclosures and condemns attacks on whistleblower rights. “All Americans are better off when whistleblowers step forward and report misconduct without fear of retaliation.  Consistent with your statutory responsibilities, we ask that you