Milwaukee Public Schools
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
K-12 Education. Public Education. School district.
Lobbying Interests:
Policies that govern K-12 education or influence K-12 education including funding.
                            
                            K-12 Education. Public Education. School district.
Lobbying Interests:
Policies that govern K-12 education or influence K-12 education including funding.
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Christopher Thiel
P.O. Box 2181
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8190
thielcj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
                                        
                                    P.O. Box 2181
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 475-8190
thielcj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/20/2025
First Communication Date
2/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date2/20/2025
First Communication Date
2/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Bill 91
Relating to: the requirement that first class cities and first class city school districts place school resource officers in schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/5/2025
First Communication Date
2/27/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
03052025_110127_MPS Statement on Assembly Bill 91 3-5-2025.pdf
                                                                                                
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: the requirement that first class cities and first class city school districts place school resource officers in schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date3/5/2025
First Communication Date
2/27/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
03052025_110127_MPS Statement on Assembly Bill 91 3-5-2025.pdf
Budget Bill Subjects
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Health Services: Medicaid Services
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/26/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/26/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Aids to Libraries, Individuals and Organizations
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Public Instruction: Aids to Libraries, Individuals and Organizations
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/26/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/26/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Public Instruction: Departmentwide
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/26/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/26/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Educational Leadership
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Public Instruction: Educational Leadership
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/26/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/26/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Pension/Retirement System
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Pension/Retirement System
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for Students with Disabilities
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Funding for Students with Disabilities
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
K-12 Education Funding
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        K-12 Education Funding
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Use of surplus for K-12 education funding
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Use of surplus for K-12 education funding
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
K-12 Education, Funding, Special Education Funding, Executive Budget Proposal
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        K-12 Education, Funding, Special Education Funding, Executive Budget Proposal
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
K-12 Education Funding and Policy
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        K-12 Education Funding and Policy
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/15/2025
First Communication Date
1/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/15/2025
First Communication Date
1/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Education Funding
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Special Education Funding
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/15/2025
First Communication Date
1/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/15/2025
First Communication Date
1/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2025 January - June | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $66,775.88 | Total $66,775.88 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 140.70 | Total 140.70 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 642.00 | Total 642.00 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2025 January - June | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 1% | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: the requirement that first class cities and first class city school districts place school resource officers in schools. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2025 January - June | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 2% | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total 2% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2025 January - June | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 80% | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total 80% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
                            Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication