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Assembly Bill 207
Relating To: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 42
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Lobbying Principals
Print| Principal Name | Notified Date | Communication Date | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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| AFSCME Council 11 | Notified Date 5/18/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date5/18/2007 |
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| Ameritech (Wis Bell Inc) | Notified Date 3/30/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/30/2007 |
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| Association of Wisconsin School Administrators | Notified Date 10/30/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date10/30/2007 |
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| CenturyTel Service Group LLC | Notified Date 4/10/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date4/10/2007 |
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| Citizens Utility Board | Notified Date 3/23/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date3/23/2007 |
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| City of Madison | Notified Date 3/26/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date3/26/2007 |
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| City of Milwaukee | Notified Date 3/26/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date3/26/2007 Comments Oppose unless significantly amended. |
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| Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups Inc | Notified Date 4/19/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date4/19/2007 |
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| Comcast | Notified Date 3/27/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date3/27/2007 |
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| Competitive Wisconsin Inc | Notified Date 3/30/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/30/2007 |
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| Dane County Cities & Villages Association | Notified Date 4/30/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date4/30/2007 |
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| Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry | Notified Date 3/28/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date3/28/2007 |
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| Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce | Notified Date 1/28/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date1/28/2008 Comments This corrects a previous entry made in error |
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| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Wis State Conference | Notified Date 3/23/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date11/15/2007
Other
Report Date3/23/2007 |
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| League of Wisconsin Municipalities | Notified Date 3/26/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date3/26/2007 |
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| League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc | Notified Date 3/27/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date3/27/2007 |
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| Local Union 2150 IBEW | Notified Date 3/27/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date4/18/2007
Other
Report Date3/27/2007 |
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| Madison Metropolitan School District | Notified Date 3/27/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date3/27/2007 Comments The bill needs to be amended to protect Public, Education and Government (PEG) access. With select amendments, the district could support the proposal. |
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| Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce | Notified Date 3/23/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/23/2007 |
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| Microsoft Corporation | Notified Date 1/3/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date1/3/2008 |
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| Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin | Notified Date 4/10/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date4/16/2007
None
Report Date4/10/2007 |
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| School District of Janesville | Notified Date 5/10/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date5/10/2007 Comments With amendment guaranteeing local access, the District could support this bill. |
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| Sprint Communications Company LP | Notified Date 3/29/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date3/29/2007 Comments Sprint has no position on the bill and is simply monitoring. |
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| TDS Telecom Inc | Notified Date 3/22/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date3/22/2007 |
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| Time Warner Cable | Notified Date 4/10/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date4/10/2007 |
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| Time Warner Telecom | Notified Date 3/22/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date3/22/2007 |
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| Verizon Communications | Notified Date 3/22/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date3/22/2007 |
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| Wisconsin Alliance of Cities Inc | Notified Date 3/22/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date3/22/2007 |
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| Wisconsin Association of Public, Educational and Government Access Channels, Inc. | Notified Date 3/29/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date10/25/2007 Comments Support the Illinois version of state video franchising. AT&T and the cable industry agreed to this there. It contains greater support for PEG channels, enforceable build-out provisions for labor, better consumer protection, and help for taxpayers. www.saveaccesswisconsin.org
Against
Report Date6/8/2007 Comments ALL cities need a 3-year sunset on PEG funding & in-kind support; then a 1% PEG fee. Grandfather 5 stations above 1%. PEG should be carried at broadcast quality. AT&T will degrade signal to website quality; AT&T should pay for conversion equipment. Supporting Documentation 20070608_082544_WAPC Position Paper 5-10-07.pdf www.saveaccesswisconsin.org
Against
Report Date3/29/2007 Comments Bill abolishes Public, Education, and Government access channels: no dedicated PEG support, 20% lower franchise fees; costly transmission expense shifted to PEG, impossible content standards. See League of Wisconsin Municipalities amendments. |
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| Wisconsin Association of School Boards Inc | Notified Date 3/29/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date3/29/2007 Comments Oppose provisions that would effectively limit schools' access. |
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| Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials | Notified Date 10/30/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date10/30/2007 |
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| Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators | Notified Date 10/30/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date10/30/2007 |
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| Wisconsin Broadcasters Association | Notified Date 3/29/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date3/29/2007 Comments With Amendment for Must-Carry/Retransmission Consent and Non-Degradation of Signal |
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| Wisconsin Cable Communications Association | Notified Date 3/21/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date3/21/2007 |
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| Wisconsin Citizen Action | Notified Date 3/26/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date10/30/2007 Comments Support video competition, but support amending this version to create a guaranteed funding for PEG. Also support amendments to better protect consumer and worker rights as have been suggested by Communications Workers of America Local 4603.
For
Report Date4/24/2007 Comments Support video competition, but also support amending this bill to create a guaranteed funding stream for PEG channels.
None
Report Date3/26/2007 |
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| Wisconsin Council for Administrators of Special Services | Notified Date 10/30/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date10/30/2007 |
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| Wisconsin Counties Association | Notified Date 10/31/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date10/31/2007 |
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| Wisconsin Customers for Affordable Local and Long Distance Service | Notified Date 3/23/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date3/23/2007 |
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| Wisconsin Democracy Campaign | Notified Date 7/10/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date7/10/2007 Comments We object to: * Secret way the bill was developed * Fraudulent representation of public support * Limiting local control and undermining support for community access channels which works against an informed citizenry and a functioning democracy. |
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| Wisconsin Economic Development Association | Notified Date 4/12/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date4/12/2007 |
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| Wisconsin Education Association Council | Notified Date 3/26/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date3/26/2007 |
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| Wisconsin Farmers Union | Notified Date 10/30/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date10/30/2007 Comments The Wisconsin Farmers Union is opposed to AB 207 based upon local municipalities' right to govern and citizens' right to know. |
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| Wisconsin Federation of Cooperatives | Notified Date 4/9/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date4/9/2007 |
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| Wisconsin Independent Businesses Inc | Notified Date 3/28/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date3/28/2007 |
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| Wisconsin Library Association | Notified Date 5/1/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date5/1/2007 |
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| Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce | Notified Date 3/27/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/27/2007 |
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| Wisconsin Merchants Federation | Notified Date 3/29/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date4/9/2007
Other
Report Date3/29/2007 |
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| Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group (WISPIRG) | Notified Date 7/31/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date7/31/2007 |
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| Wisconsin State AFL-CIO | Notified Date 4/4/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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None
Report Date11/6/2007 Comments As of November 6, the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO has a neutral position on this bill.
For
Report Date4/24/2007 Comments We understand that this legislation will include provisions to protect public access and provide revenue for municipalities.
None
Report Date4/4/2007 |
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| Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association | Notified Date 3/22/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/22/2007 |
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| Wisconsin Towns Association | Notified Date 4/16/2007 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date4/16/2007 Comments We need to amend to guarantee municipal authority over rights-of-way and street opening fees. IN addition, we need a build-out throughout the entire municipality. |
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Lobbying Efforts
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
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| Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter | 2007 January - June 1500.00 |
2007 July - December 1731.00 |
2008 January - June 348.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 3579.00 |
| AFSCME Council 11 | 2007 January - June 16.00 |
2007 July - December 69.00 |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 85.00 |
| Ameritech (Wis Bell Inc) | 2007 January - June 387.00 |
2007 July - December 372.00 |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 759.00 |
| CenturyTel Service Group LLC | 2007 January - June 25.00 |
2007 July - December 20.00 |
2008 January - June 4.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 49.00 |
| Citizens Utility Board | 2007 January - June 8.00 |
2007 July - December 13.00 |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 21.00 |
| City of Madison | 2007 January - June 15.00 |
2007 July - December 7.00 |
2008 January - June 4.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 26.00 |
| City of Milwaukee | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 103.00 |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 103.00 |
| Comcast | 2007 January - June 65.00 |
2007 July - December 16.00 |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 81.00 |
| Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry | 2007 January - June 4.00 |
2007 July - December 3.00 |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 7.00 |
| League of Wisconsin Municipalities | 2007 January - June 120.00 |
2007 July - December 150.00 |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 270.00 |
| League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc | 2007 January - June 5.00 |
2007 July - December 6.00 |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 11.00 |
| Local Union 2150 IBEW | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 26.00 |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 26.00 |
| Madison Metropolitan School District | 2007 January - June 23.00 |
2007 July - December 40.00 |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 63.00 |
| Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce | 2007 January - June 34.00 |
2007 July - December 71.00 |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 105.00 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 6.00 |
2008 January - June 8.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 14.00 |
| School District of Janesville | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 18.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 18.00 |
| TDS Telecom Inc | 2007 January - June 43.00 |
2007 July - December 50.00 |
2008 January - June 46.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 139.00 |
| Time Warner Cable | 2007 January - June 127.00 |
2007 July - December 83.00 |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 210.00 |
| Time Warner Telecom | 2007 January - June 5.00 |
2007 July - December 6.00 |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 11.00 |
| Wisconsin Association of Public, Educational and Government Access Channels, Inc. | 2007 January - June 319.00 |
2007 July - December 138.00 |
2008 January - June 22.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 479.00 |
| Wisconsin Association of School Boards Inc | 2007 January - June 15.00 |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 15.00 |
| Wisconsin Broadcasters Association | 2007 January - June 51.00 |
2007 July - December 25.00 |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 76.00 |
| Wisconsin Cable Communications Association | 2007 January - June 142.00 |
2007 July - December 249.00 |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 391.00 |
| Wisconsin Citizen Action | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 193.00 |
2008 January - June 236.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 429.00 |
| Wisconsin Customers for Affordable Local and Long Distance Service | 2007 January - June 26.00 |
2007 July - December 13.00 |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 39.00 |
| Wisconsin Democracy Campaign | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 10.00 |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 10.00 |
| Wisconsin Farmers Union | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 2.00 |
2008 January - June 3.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 5.00 |
| Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group (WISPIRG) | 2007 January - June 8.00 |
2007 July - December 3.00 |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 11.00 |
| Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association | 2007 January - June 35.00 |
2007 July - December 24.00 |
2008 January - June 7.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 66.00 |
| Wisconsin Towns Association | 2007 January - June 27.00 |
2007 July - December 33.00 |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 60.00 |