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, and publication of legal (public) notices.
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, and publication of legal (public) notices.
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| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |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| Peter D Fox | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Peter C Christianson | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
January 2007 Special Session Senate Bill 1
relating to: creation of a Government Accountability Board, enforcement of elections, ethics, and lobbying regulation laws, venue for prosecution of certain offenses, granting rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 1
1/18/2007
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 should be amended to eliminate the $10,000 disclosure penalty for unauthorized disclosure of Government Accountability Board information.
relating to: creation of a Government Accountability Board, enforcement of elections, ethics, and lobbying regulation laws, venue for prosecution of certain offenses, granting rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 1
Other
Notification Date1/18/2007
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 should be amended to eliminate the $10,000 disclosure penalty for unauthorized disclosure of Government Accountability Board information.
Assembly Bill 55
relating to: the qualifications of newspapers permitted to publish legal notices and allowing mailing of legal notices instead of publishing.
Bill Text and History
2/13/2007
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 Wisconsin Newspaper Association opposes all legislation which weakens the public's right to know about governmental activity.
relating to: the qualifications of newspapers permitted to publish legal notices and allowing mailing of legal notices instead of publishing.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/13/2007
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 Wisconsin Newspaper Association opposes all legislation which weakens the public's right to know about governmental activity.
Assembly Bill 170
relating to: publication of municipal legal notices.
Bill Text and History
4/19/2007
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: publication of municipal legal notices.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/19/2007
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 406
relating to: authorizing cities, villages, towns, and counties to solicit bids for certain contracts by using the Internet.
Bill Text and History
7/18/2007
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 Date7/18/2007
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 418
relating to: restricting access to the consolidated court automated programs.
Bill Text and History
7/10/2007
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.
7/10/2007
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 supports open and ready access to county records and opposes approaches to privacy protection that would curtail access and hamper the efficient operations of the clerk of courts offices in counties throughout the state.
relating to: restricting access to the consolidated court automated programs.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/10/2007
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.
Against
Notification Date7/10/2007
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 supports open and ready access to county records and opposes approaches to privacy protection that would curtail access and hamper the efficient operations of the clerk of courts offices in counties throughout the state.
Assembly Bill 496
relating to: limiting the searchability of a governmental Internet listing of property taxes assessed.
Bill Text and History
10/9/2007
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
If the bill is amended to guarantee access by name for title insurers and their agents, it will go a long way toward addressing our concerns.
relating to: limiting the searchability of a governmental Internet listing of property taxes assessed.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/9/2007
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
If the bill is amended to guarantee access by name for title insurers and their agents, it will go a long way toward addressing our concerns.
Assembly Bill 582
relating to: changing the requirements for the publication of certain actions taken by certain local governments.
Bill Text and History
11/21/2007
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 certain actions taken by certain local governments.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/21/2007
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 728
relating to: withholding utility security system plans from public inspection.
Bill Text and History
2/5/2008
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 balancing test in the Open Records Law adequately covers utility plant security plans. Accordingly, the bill is unnecessary.
relating to: withholding utility security system plans from public inspection.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/5/2008
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 balancing test in the Open Records Law adequately covers utility plant security plans. Accordingly, the bill is unnecessary.
Assembly Bill 754
relating to: restricting access to the consolidated court automated Internet Web site.
Bill Text and History
2/23/2008
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: restricting access to the consolidated court automated Internet Web site.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/23/2008
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 118
relating to: advertising for prescription drugs.
Bill Text and History
8/15/2007
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 believes that SB 118 is unconstitutional and will be difficult, if not impossible, to enforce. Furthermore, it will have no impact on drug advertising which will continue to flow into Wisconsin from out-of-state
relating to: advertising for prescription drugs.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/15/2007
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 believes that SB 118 is unconstitutional and will be difficult, if not impossible, to enforce. Furthermore, it will have no impact on drug advertising which will continue to flow into Wisconsin from out-of-state
Senate Bill 203
relating to: authorizing cities, villages, towns, and counties to solicit bids for certain contracts by using the Internet.
Bill Text and History
7/18/2007
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 Date7/18/2007
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 335
relating to: changing the requirements for the publication of certain actions taken by certain local governments.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 72
11/20/2007
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 certain actions taken by certain local governments.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 72
For
Notification Date11/20/2007
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 458
relating to: restricting access to the consolidated court automated Internet Web site.
Bill Text and History
2/23/2008
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: restricting access to the consolidated court automated Internet Web site.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/23/2008
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 549
relating to: the confidentiality and electronic filing of real estate transfer returns.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 219
7/23/2008
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 confidentiality and electronic filing of real estate transfer returns.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 219
For
Notification Date7/23/2008
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Provisions
General Provisions
Notification Date
7/31/2007
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 is OPPOSED to the item inserted in the Assembly version of the Budget titled "Posting of Legal Notices."
7/31/2007
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 is OPPOSED to the item inserted in the Assembly version of the Budget titled "Posting of Legal Notices."
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Application of Wis. Stats s. 19.35 to bill drafts.
Application of Wis. Stats s. 19.35 to bill drafts.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/22/2008
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
9/22/2008
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
CCAP
CCAP
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/14/2008
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
5/14/2008
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.
CR 08-025, revising ADM 21, relating to construction contracting for facilities owned by the State of Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
CR 08-025, revising ADM 21, relating to construction contracting for facilities owned by the State of Wisconsin.
CR 08-025, revising ADM 21, relating to construction contracting for facilities owned by the State of Wisconsin.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
5/14/2008
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
5/14/2008
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.
Limiting executive session activities to only those items for which local governmental bodies have given appropriate notice.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Limiting executive session activities to only those items for which local governmental bodies have given appropriate notice.
Limiting executive session activities to only those items for which local governmental bodies have given appropriate notice.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/31/2007
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
10/31/2007
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
1/27/2007
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
1/27/2007
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 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
1/1/2007
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
1/1/2007
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
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $26,787.50 |
2007 July - December $13,521.00 |
2008 January - June $15,292.12 |
2008 July - December $13,487.20 |
Total $69,087.82 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 8.30 |
2007 July - December 11.50 |
2008 January - June 7.00 |
2008 July - December 3.75 |
Total 30.55 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 68.50 |
2007 July - December 43.15 |
2008 January - June 69.90 |
2008 July - December 51.40 |
Total 232.95 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: creation of a Government Accountability Board, enforcement of elections, ethics, and lobbying regulation laws, venue for prosecution of certain offenses, granting rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: restricting access to the consolidated court automated programs.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December 40% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 10% |
relating to: publication of municipal legal notices.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 35% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 10% |
relating to: the qualifications of newspapers permitted to publish legal notices and allowing mailing of legal notices instead of publishing.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 50% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 14% |
relating to: advertising for prescription drugs.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: changing the requirements for the publication of certain actions taken by certain local governments.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 25% |
2008 January - June 20% |
2008 July - December |
Total 11% |
relating to: changing the requirements for the publication of certain actions taken by certain local governments.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 25% |
2008 January - June 20% |
2008 July - December |
Total 11% |
relating to: withholding utility security system plans from public inspection.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 15% |
2008 July - December |
Total 5% |
relating to: restricting access to the consolidated court automated Internet Web site.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 20% |
2008 July - December |
Total 6% |
relating to: restricting access to the consolidated court automated Internet Web site.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 25% |
2008 July - December |
Total 7% |
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
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.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 10% |
Total 2% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 15% |
Total 3% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 30% |
Total 6% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 45% |
Total 9% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.