Wisconsin Community Media (formerly WI Assn of Public, Ed. and Govt Access Channels, Inc.)

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
A non-profit 501(c)(6) organization for local public, education, and government cable access television channelholders, who include municipalities, school districts, colleges and universities, and non-profit media centers, and their community television producers, viewers, and supporters.

Lobbying Interests:
We need reliable sources of local information today, more than ever as newspapers have faded. We work to ensure cable television PEG channels can be used effectively by municipalities, schools, non-profit organizations and individuals to communicate to local audiences. "PEG" is shorthand for Public, Education, and Government Access cable TV channels. We support all measures that support the creation and distribution through cable TV in particular that build stronger communities and enhance public understanding of issues and local culture.

CEO Name:
Mary Cardona

Contact
MC
Mary Cardona
4209 Bagley Parkway
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 215-5594
exec@wisconsincommunitymedia.com
https://wisconsincommunitymedia.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Budget Bill Subjects

Revenue: State and Local Finance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: State and Local Finance

Notification Date
5/19/2023
First Communication Date
5/18/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
Include PEG channels as a "local media outlet" that small business can advertise with and receive a tax credit.

Shared Revenue and Tax Relief
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief

Notification Date
5/1/2023
First Communication Date
4/24/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
WCM is advocating for keeping the state aid to municipalities in the budget that is required in state statute 79.097.

Supporting Documentation
05012023_113650_2023-04-24_WCM_to_JFC-VSP_Fee_State_Aid_2023-25-budget.pdf

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

State aid to support transmission of Cable TV PEG Channels in HD
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State aid to support transmission of Cable TV PEG Channels in HD

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/30/2023
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.

Supporting Documentation
12222022_030747_WCM-GovernorEversLetter-2022-12-22final1.pdf


Video service provider fees paid by video service providers (cable companies) to municipalities for the use of city rights of way.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Video service provider fees paid by video service providers (cable companies) to municipalities for the use of city rights of way.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/30/2023
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.

Comments
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Developing a bill to improve video service provider treatment of community-based Public, Education, and Government Access Television Channels found on cable television systems.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Developing a bill to improve video service provider treatment of community-based Public, Education, and Government Access Television Channels found on cable television systems.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/30/2023
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.

Comments
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Total Lobbying Effort

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$740.60
2023
July - December
$0.00
2024
January - June
$0.00
Total $740.60
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
0.20
2023
July - December
0.00
2024
January - June
0.00
Total 0.20
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
32.20
2023
July - December
16.15
2024
January - June
0.00
Total 48.35

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
75%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 49%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
25%
2023
July - December
100%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 50%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
100%
2024
July - December
Total < 1%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures