Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Representing the 23 private, nonprofit colleges and universities in Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
The primary interest of WAICU is in access to quality higher education for all students. For this reason, our principal governmental focus is on financial aid for students, particularly need-based financial aid. Regulatory, taxation, and information technology, insofar as they affect students' access to higher education is also a concern.
Representing the 23 private, nonprofit colleges and universities in Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
The primary interest of WAICU is in access to quality higher education for all students. For this reason, our principal governmental focus is on financial aid for students, particularly need-based financial aid. Regulatory, taxation, and information technology, insofar as they affect students' access to higher education is also a concern.
Contact
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Rebecca Larson
122 W Washington Ave, Ste 700
Madison , WI 53703
(608) 204-5234
rebecca.larson@waicu.org
http://www.waicu.org
122 W Washington Ave, Ste 700
Madison , WI 53703
(608) 204-5234
rebecca.larson@waicu.org
http://www.waicu.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 166
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Assembly Bill 166
Relating to: academic and career planning services provided to pupils and requiring the reporting of certain data on college student costs and outcomes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/13/2025
First Communication Date
4/10/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: academic and career planning services provided to pupils and requiring the reporting of certain data on college student costs and outcomes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/13/2025
First Communication Date
4/10/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 486
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Assembly Bill 486
Relating to: permissible financial aid reductions in higher education. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/5/2026
First Communication Date
12/10/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: permissible financial aid reductions in higher education. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/5/2026
First Communication Date
12/10/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 582
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Assembly Bill 582
Relating to: dual enrollment programs, creating the Council on Dual Enrollment, and transfer of postsecondary course credits. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/30/2025
First Communication Date
10/30/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: dual enrollment programs, creating the Council on Dual Enrollment, and transfer of postsecondary course credits. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/30/2025
First Communication Date
10/30/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 659
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Assembly Bill 659
Relating to: tuition and fee remission or grants for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System, a technical college, or a private nonprofit institution of higher education; and the University of Wisconsin System n...
Bill Text and History
1/8/2026
First Communication Date
1/8/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: tuition and fee remission or grants for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System, a technical college, or a private nonprofit institution of higher education; and the University of Wisconsin System n...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/8/2026
First Communication Date
1/8/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 818
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Assembly Bill 818
Relating to: demonstration charter school operators. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/28/2026
First Communication Date
1/28/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: demonstration charter school operators. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/28/2026
First Communication Date
1/28/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 59
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Senate Bill 59
Relating to: tuition and fee remission for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or a technical college. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/20/2025
First Communication Date
10/15/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: tuition and fee remission for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or a technical college. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/20/2025
First Communication Date
10/15/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 199
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Senate Bill 199
Relating to: academic and career planning services provided to pupils and requiring the reporting of certain data on college student costs and outcomes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/20/2025
First Communication Date
10/15/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: academic and career planning services provided to pupils and requiring the reporting of certain data on college student costs and outcomes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/20/2025
First Communication Date
10/15/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 269
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Senate Bill 269
Relating to: a school psychologist loan program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/22/2025
First Communication Date
10/15/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: a school psychologist loan program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/22/2025
First Communication Date
10/15/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 591
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Senate Bill 591
Relating to: dual enrollment programs, creating the Council on Dual Enrollment, and transfer of postsecondary course credits. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/30/2025
First Communication Date
10/30/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: dual enrollment programs, creating the Council on Dual Enrollment, and transfer of postsecondary course credits. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/30/2025
First Communication Date
10/30/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 640
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Senate Bill 640
Relating to: tuition and fee remission or grants for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System, a technical college, or a private nonprofit institution of higher education; and the University of Wisconsin System n...
Bill Text and History
1/8/2026
First Communication Date
1/7/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: tuition and fee remission or grants for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System, a technical college, or a private nonprofit institution of higher education; and the University of Wisconsin System n...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/8/2026
First Communication Date
1/7/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 752
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Senate Bill 752
Relating to: creating a WisKids savings account program within the college savings program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/27/2026
First Communication Date
1/22/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: creating a WisKids savings account program within the college savings program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/27/2026
First Communication Date
1/22/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 753
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Senate Bill 753
Relating to: funding for the department of financial institutions from the college savings program trust fund and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/27/2026
First Communication Date
1/22/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: funding for the department of financial institutions from the college savings program trust fund and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/27/2026
First Communication Date
1/22/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 818
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Senate Bill 818
Relating to: demonstration charter school operators. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/17/2026
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: demonstration charter school operators. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/17/2026
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
Administration: Attached Divisions and Other Bodies
Administration: Attached Divisions and Other Bodies
Notification Date
2/21/2025
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.
2/21/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Educational Communications Board
Educational Communications Board
Notification Date
2/21/2025
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.
2/21/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Educational Facilities Authority
Health and Educational Facilities Authority
Notification Date
2/21/2025
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.
2/21/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Higher Educational Aids Board
Higher Educational Aids Board
Notification Date
2/21/2025
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.
2/21/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Military Affairs: Guard Members’ Benefits
Military Affairs: Guard Members’ Benefits
Notification Date
2/21/2025
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.
2/21/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/21/2025
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.
2/21/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide
Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/21/2025
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.
2/21/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Veterans Affairs: Loans and Aids to Veterans
Veterans Affairs: Loans and Aids to Veterans
Notification Date
2/21/2025
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.
2/21/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Departmentwide
Workforce Development: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/21/2025
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.
2/21/2025
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
Nurse Educator Programs
Nurse Educator Programs
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/6/2025
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
2/6/2025
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
Veteran Education Benefits
Veteran Education Benefits
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/6/2025
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
2/6/2025
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
Dual Enrollment Programs
Dual Enrollment Programs
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/6/2025
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
2/6/2025
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
Teacher Preparation
Teacher Preparation
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/6/2025
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
2/6/2025
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
Student Aid Funding
Student Aid Funding
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/7/2025
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
1/7/2025
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
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $101,566.07 |
2025 July - December $94,896.41 |
Total $196,462.48 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 217.00 |
2025 July - December 86.00 |
Total 303.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 501.25 |
2025 July - December 638.00 |
Total 1139.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: academic and career planning services provided to pupils and requiring the reporting of certain data on college student costs and outcomes. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: permissible financial aid reductions in higher education. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 5% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: dual enrollment programs, creating the Council on Dual Enrollment, and transfer of postsecondary course credits. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 5% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: dual enrollment programs, creating the Council on Dual Enrollment, and transfer of postsecondary course credits. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 5% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: academic and career planning services provided to pupils and requiring the reporting of certain data on college student costs and outcomes. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 10% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 5% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 50% |
2025 July - December 10% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 30% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 5% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% |
2025 July - December 5% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% |
2025 July - December 5% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 20% |
2025 July - December 35% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 28% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 5% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 3% |
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