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

Contact
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Peter D Fox
PO Box 5580
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 238-7171
(608) 238-4771
Peter.Fox@wnanews.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

January 2007 Special Session Senate Bill 1
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

Other
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 55
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

Against
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 170
Assembly Bill 170
relating to: publication of municipal legal notices.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 406
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

Against
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 418
Assembly Bill 418
relating to: restricting access to the consolidated court automated programs.

Bill Text and History

Against
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.
Against
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
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
Assembly Bill 496
relating to: limiting the searchability of a governmental Internet listing of property taxes assessed.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 582
Assembly Bill 582
relating to: changing the requirements for the publication of certain actions taken by certain local governments.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 728
Assembly Bill 728
relating to: withholding utility security system plans from public inspection.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 754
Assembly Bill 754
relating to: restricting access to the consolidated court automated Internet Web site.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 118
Senate Bill 118
relating to: advertising for prescription drugs.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
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
Senate Bill 203
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

Against
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 335
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

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 458
Senate Bill 458
relating to: restricting access to the consolidated court automated Internet Web site.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 549
Senate Bill 549
relating to: the confidentiality and electronic filing of real estate transfer returns.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 219

For
Notification Date
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

General Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
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."

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Application of Wis. Stats s. 19.35 to bill drafts.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

CCAP
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Publication of legal notices
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures