Wisconsin Newspaper Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Newspaper industry.
Lobbying Interests:
Our interests include open meeting and open records issues, First Amendment, independent contractors, recycling, information brokering, taxation, workers comp and unemployment.
Title:
Executive Director
Newspaper industry.
Lobbying Interests:
Our interests include open meeting and open records issues, First Amendment, independent contractors, recycling, information brokering, taxation, workers comp and unemployment.
Title:
Executive Director
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter D Fox | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Peter C Christianson | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Randall Radtke | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/13/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 35
relating to: the qualifications of newspapers permitted to publish legal notices and allowing mailing and Internet posting of legal notices instead of publishing.
Bill Text and History
2/25/2005
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.
relating to: the qualifications of newspapers permitted to publish legal notices and allowing mailing and Internet posting of legal notices instead of publishing.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/25/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 161
relating to: solicitation of bids for public procurements by means of an electronic auction and granting rule-making.
Bill Text and History
3/30/2005
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.
relating to: solicitation of bids for public procurements by means of an electronic auction and granting rule-making.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/30/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 191
relating to: posting the proceedings of a school board meeting on the school district's Internet site.
Bill Text and History
5/16/2005
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.
relating to: posting the proceedings of a school board meeting on the school district's Internet site.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/16/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 257
relating to: changing the requirements for the publication of city and village ordinances.
Bill Text and History
4/18/2005
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.
relating to: changing the requirements for the publication of city and village ordinances.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/18/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 280
relating to: expungement of misdemeanors.
Bill Text and History
11/23/2005
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.
relating to: expungement of misdemeanors.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/23/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 421
relating to: authorizing cities, villages, towns, and counties to solicit bids for certain contracts by using the Internet.
Bill Text and History
8/29/2005
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.
relating to: authorizing cities, villages, towns, and counties to solicit bids for certain contracts by using the Internet.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/29/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 763
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-maki...
Bill Text and History
10/31/2005
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.
Comments
The bill contains an exception to the Open Records law for concealed carry permits. This exemption should be removed from the bill.
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-maki...
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/31/2005
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.
Comments
The bill contains an exception to the Open Records law for concealed carry permits. This exemption should be removed from the bill.
Assembly Bill 968
relating to: various duties of the Department of Revenue, including issuing declaratory judgments, conducting audits and assessments, asserting liability, allowing claims for refunds, awarding the costs of litigation to a prevailing party, imposing penalti...
Bill Text and History
2/13/2006
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.
relating to: various duties of the Department of Revenue, including issuing declaratory judgments, conducting audits and assessments, asserting liability, allowing claims for refunds, awarding the costs of litigation to a prevailing party, imposing penalti...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/13/2006
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.
Senate Bill 126
relating to: changing the requirements for the publication of city and village ordinances.
Bill Text and History
4/18/2005
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.
relating to: changing the requirements for the publication of city and village ordinances.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/18/2005
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.
Senate Bill 204
relating to: authorizing cities, villages, towns, and counties to solicit bids for certain contracts by using the Internet.
Bill Text and History
8/29/2005
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.
relating to: authorizing cities, villages, towns, and counties to solicit bids for certain contracts by using the Internet.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/29/2005
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.
Senate Bill 403
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-maki...
Bill Text and History
10/31/2005
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.
Comments
The bill contains an exception to the Open Records law for concealed carry permits. This exemption should be removed from the bill.
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-maki...
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/31/2005
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.
Comments
The bill contains an exception to the Open Records law for concealed carry permits. This exemption should be removed from the bill.
Senate Bill 518
relating to: various duties of the Department of Revenue, including issuing declaratory judgments, conducting audits and assessments, asserting liability, allowing claims for refunds, awarding the costs of litigation to a prevailing party, imposing penalti...
Bill Text and History
2/10/2006
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.
relating to: various duties of the Department of Revenue, including issuing declaratory judgments, conducting audits and assessments, asserting liability, allowing claims for refunds, awarding the costs of litigation to a prevailing party, imposing penalti...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/10/2006
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.
Senate Bill 682
the right of crime victims to fairness, dignity, and respect for their privacy, the confidentiality of victim information, and law enforcement agencies' duty to investigate certain matters. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/11/2006
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.
Comments
The WNA will remove its opposition if SECTION 6 (page 3, lines 8 - 20) is removed from the bill.
the right of crime victims to fairness, dignity, and respect for their privacy, the confidentiality of victim information, and law enforcement agencies' duty to investigate certain matters. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/11/2006
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.
Comments
The WNA will remove its opposition if SECTION 6 (page 3, lines 8 - 20) is removed from the bill.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development of a specific Department of Revenue administrative rule applicable to the newspaper industry that is separate from the general rules applicable to the printing industry.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of a specific Department of Revenue administrative rule applicable to the newspaper industry that is separate from the general rules applicable to the printing industry.
Development of a specific Department of Revenue administrative rule applicable to the newspaper industry that is separate from the general rules applicable to the printing industry.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
5/3/2006
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
5/3/2006
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.
The WNA is opposed to LRB-3129/2, which would direct law enforcement agencies to withhold documents related to crimes at the victim's request. This is a companion to SB 682
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The WNA is opposed to LRB-3129/2, which would direct law enforcement agencies to withhold documents related to crimes at the victim's request. This is a companion to SB 682
The WNA is opposed to LRB-3129/2, which would direct law enforcement agencies to withhold documents related to crimes at the victim's request. This is a companion to SB 682
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/11/2006
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/11/2006
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.
Information to be included in a bill drafting record file which becomes available under the open records law once the proposal has been introduced in the legislature.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Information to be included in a bill drafting record file which becomes available under the open records law once the proposal has been introduced in the legislature.
Information to be included in a bill drafting record file which becomes available under the open records law once the proposal has been introduced in the legislature.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/5/2006
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/5/2006
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek to maintain public notice publication in newspapers
Seek to maintain public notice publication in newspapers
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2005
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2005
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Publication of legal notices
Publication of legal notices
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/13/2004
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/13/2004
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2005 January - June $18,394.93 |
2005 July - December $12,515.45 |
2006 January - June $12,324.48 |
2006 July - December $12,101.40 |
Total $55,336.26 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 January - June 27.50 |
2005 July - December 9.75 |
2006 January - June 3.35 |
2006 July - December 3.10 |
Total 43.70 |
| Total Hours Other | 2005 January - June 137.25 |
2005 July - December 25.45 |
2006 January - June 35.15 |
2006 July - December 26.40 |
Total 224.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: the qualifications of newspapers permitted to publish legal notices and allowing mailing and Internet posting of legal notices instead of publishing.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 5% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 3% |
relating to: solicitation of bids for public procurements by means of an electronic auction and granting rule-making.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 5% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 3% |
relating to: posting the proceedings of a school board meeting on the school district's Internet site.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 10% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 6% |
relating to: changing the requirements for the publication of city and village ordinances.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 30% |
2005 July - December 30% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 22% |
relating to: changing the requirements for the publication of city and village ordinances.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 50% |
2005 July - December 30% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 35% |
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, providing an exemption from rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 40% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 5% |
relating to: expungement of misdemeanors.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 100% |
2006 July - December |
Total 15% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Information to be included in a bill drafting record file which becomes available under the open records law once the proposal has been introduced in the legislature.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December 100% |
Total 11% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.