ThedaCare
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Health care delivery and health insurance.
Lobbying Interests:
Matters affecting the delivery of health care and the financing of health care services, including health insurance.
CEO Name:
John Toussaint
President
Health care delivery and health insurance.
Lobbying Interests:
Matters affecting the delivery of health care and the financing of health care services, including health insurance.
CEO Name:
John Toussaint
President
Contact
DG
Dean Gruner
PO Box 8025
Appleton, WI 54912-8025
(920) 830-5880
(920) 830-5895
dean.gruner@thedacare.org
PO Box 8025
Appleton, WI 54912-8025
(920) 830-5880
(920) 830-5895
dean.gruner@thedacare.org
Authorized Lobbyists
Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 1
state finances and appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/2/2008
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
hospital tax
4/2/2008
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
hospital assessment
state finances and appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/2/2008
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
hospital tax
Other
Notification Date4/2/2008
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
hospital assessment
Assembly Bill 12
relating to: gifts given or offered by prescription drug manufacturers and distributors to encourage practitioners to prescribe certain drugs and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
3/20/2007
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: gifts given or offered by prescription drug manufacturers and distributors to encourage practitioners to prescribe certain drugs and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/20/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 204
relating to: advertising for prescription drugs.
Bill Text and History
5/4/2007
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: advertising for prescription drugs.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date5/4/2007
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 240
relating to: prohibiting certain persons from refusing to honor, or from attempting to avoid honoring, a document of gift for donation of an anatomical gift.
Bill Text and History
5/4/2007
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: prohibiting certain persons from refusing to honor, or from attempting to avoid honoring, a document of gift for donation of an anatomical gift.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date5/4/2007
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 570
relating to: anatomical gifts, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
12/3/2007
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: anatomical gifts, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/3/2007
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 40
relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2007 legislature.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 20
2/27/2007
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.
relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2007 legislature.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 20
None
Notification Date2/27/2007
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.
Senate Bill 490
relating to: eliminating an assessment on the gross private patient revenue of hospitals, creating an assessment on the gross patient revenue of hospitals, creating a hospital assessment trust fund, increasing the Medical Assistance and Badger Care payment...
Bill Text and History
2/25/2008
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: eliminating an assessment on the gross private patient revenue of hospitals, creating an assessment on the gross patient revenue of hospitals, creating a hospital assessment trust fund, increasing the Medical Assistance and Badger Care payment...
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date2/25/2008
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 562
relating to: the establishment of the Healthy Wisconsin Plan and the Healthy Wisconsin Authority, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
4/2/2008
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 establishment of the Healthy Wisconsin Plan and the Healthy Wisconsin Authority, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date4/2/2008
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
Health and Family Services: Health
Health and Family Services: Health
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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
Health care reform proposals, including quality improvement initiatives
3/15/2007
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
Health care reform proposals, including quality improvement initiatives
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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
Proposed hospital assessment for Medicaid purposes; HMO reimbursement for Medicaid
3/15/2007
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
Proposed hospital assessment for Medicaid purposes; HMO reimbursement for Medicaid
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance
Insurance
Notification 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
Health insurance
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
Health insurance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Tax Administration
Revenue: Tax Administration
Notification 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
hospital tax plan - opposed
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
hospital tax plan - opposed
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Health and Family Services
Subject
ch. HFS 124, pertaining to hospitals.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 591 (4/1/2005)
12/12/2007
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.
Health and Family Services
Subject
ch. HFS 124, pertaining to hospitals.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 591 (4/1/2005)
None
Notification Date12/12/2007
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.
Agency Name
Health and Family Services
Subject
HFS 117, fees for copies of patient health care records.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 614 (3/1/2007)
9/6/2007
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.
Health and Family Services
Subject
HFS 117, fees for copies of patient health care records.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 614 (3/1/2007)
None
Notification Date9/6/2007
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
hospital assessment/tax
hospital assessment/tax
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
10/16/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
10/16/2007
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
Health care costs and financing
Health care costs and financing
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/21/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/21/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Drug dispensing technology
Drug dispensing technology
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/23/2007
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
3/23/2007
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
Assisted living, nursing home and hospice care policies
Assisted living, nursing home and hospice care policies
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Construction standards for hospitals
Construction standards for hospitals
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health care records
Health care records
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
health care reform, including quality of care initiatives
health care reform, including quality of care initiatives
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Hospital costs
Hospital costs
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of hospitals
Regulation of hospitals
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 0938 re: Prescription Drug Advertising Ban
LRB 0938 re: Prescription Drug Advertising Ban
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/12/2007
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
3/12/2007
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.
LRB 2004/1 (Relating to prohibiting certain persons from refusing to honor or attempt to avoid honoring a gift for donation of an anatomical gift)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2004/1 (Relating to prohibiting certain persons from refusing to honor or attempt to avoid honoring a gift for donation of an anatomical gift)
LRB 2004/1 (Relating to prohibiting certain persons from refusing to honor or attempt to avoid honoring a gift for donation of an anatomical gift)
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/12/2007
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
3/12/2007
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 $13,495.03 |
2007 July - December $13,721.61 |
2008 January - June $12,066.45 |
2008 July - December $9,069.00 |
Total $48,352.09 |
Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 2.15 |
2007 July - December 0.00 |
2008 January - June 0.00 |
2008 July - December 0.00 |
Total 2.15 |
Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 71.20 |
2007 July - December 84.10 |
2008 January - June 74.10 |
2008 July - December 33.75 |
Total 263.15 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: gifts given or offered by prescription drug manufacturers and distributors to encourage practitioners to prescribe certain drugs and providing a penalty.
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December 5% |
Total 4% |
relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2007 legislature.
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 5% |
relating to: advertising for prescription drugs.
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December |
Total 3% |
relating to: prohibiting certain persons from refusing to honor, or from attempting to avoid honoring, a document of gift for donation of an anatomical gift.
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December 5% |
Total 5% |
relating to: anatomical gifts, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December 5% |
Total 4% |
relating to: the establishment of the Healthy Wisconsin Plan and the Healthy Wisconsin Authority, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December 15% |
Total 3% |
relating to: eliminating an assessment on the gross private patient revenue of hospitals, creating an assessment on the gross patient revenue of hospitals, creating a hospital assessment trust fund, increasing the Medical Assistance and Badger Care payment rate for hospitals, requiring monthly payments by health maintenance organizations to hospitals and reconciliation of payments with actual utilization of services, increasing supplemental Medical Assistance payments to rural hospitals, transferring moneys from the hospital assessment fund to the injured patients and families compensation fund, requiring the Department of Health and Family Services annually to submit a report for review by the Joint Committee on Finance, and making appropriations.
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 4% |
Budget Bill Subjects
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 6% |
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% |
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 January - June 15% |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 6% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 4% |
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 15% |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 8% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
LRB 2004/1 (Relating to prohibiting certain persons from refusing to honor or attempt to avoid honoring a gift for donation of an anatomical gift)
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 3% |
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December 10% |
Total 4% |
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 5% |
Total 4% |
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 10% |
Total 4% |
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December 15% |
Total 8% |
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 10% |
Total 4% |
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 January - June 15% |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 7% |
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December 20% |
Total 4% |
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