Midwest Food Products Association Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Trade organization representing food processors involved with the processing of vegetables, poultry & meat products, fruits, snacks, pickles, sauerkraut and a variety of other food items for consumers and other food manufacturers.
Lobbying Interests:
Agriculture; food safety; registration fees; vegetable trade practices. Environmental: stream reclassification; high capacity wells; sprayfields; thermal standards (NR102 & 104); iron and manganese groundwater limits; groundwater regulation. Business/commerce: family/medical leave. Labor: migrant labor matters; rest requirements. Transportation: trucking; weight limits; farm equipment movement; food trade practices; tort reform; high capacity wells; tax issues.
CEO Name:
Nicholas Novak
Trade organization representing food processors involved with the processing of vegetables, poultry & meat products, fruits, snacks, pickles, sauerkraut and a variety of other food items for consumers and other food manufacturers.
Lobbying Interests:
Agriculture; food safety; registration fees; vegetable trade practices. Environmental: stream reclassification; high capacity wells; sprayfields; thermal standards (NR102 & 104); iron and manganese groundwater limits; groundwater regulation. Business/commerce: family/medical leave. Labor: migrant labor matters; rest requirements. Transportation: trucking; weight limits; farm equipment movement; food trade practices; tort reform; high capacity wells; tax issues.
CEO Name:
Nicholas Novak
Contact
NBN
Nicholas B. Novak
4600 American Parkway, Suite 210
Madison, WI 53718
6082559946
nick.novak@mwfpa.org
http://www.mwfpa.org
4600 American Parkway, Suite 210
Madison, WI 53718
6082559946
nick.novak@mwfpa.org
http://www.mwfpa.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 25
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner’s right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.
Bill Text and History
2/14/2025
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
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: an incumbent transmission facility owner’s right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/14/2025
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
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 130
Relating to: exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/18/2025
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.
Relating to: exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/18/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 131
Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS.
Bill Text and History
3/18/2025
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.
Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/18/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 174
Relating to: transmission facilities; installation of large wind energy, large solar energy, and battery energy storage systems; installation of light-mitigating technology systems; and prioritizing nuclear energy resources. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/17/2025
First Communication Date
4/14/2025
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: transmission facilities; installation of large wind energy, large solar energy, and battery energy storage systems; installation of light-mitigating technology systems; and prioritizing nuclear energy resources. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/17/2025
First Communication Date
4/14/2025
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 219
Relating to: a tax credit for rail infrastructure modernization. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/2/2025
First Communication Date
6/4/2025
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 tax credit for rail infrastructure modernization. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/2/2025
First Communication Date
6/4/2025
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 225
Relating to: determination of where a defendant resides or does substantial business for purposes of venue.
Bill Text and History
5/7/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
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: determination of where a defendant resides or does substantial business for purposes of venue.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/7/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
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 226
Relating to: prohibiting school boards and independent charter schools from providing food containing certain ingredients in free or reduced-price meals.
Bill Text and History
5/14/2025
First Communication Date
5/14/2025
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: prohibiting school boards and independent charter schools from providing food containing certain ingredients in free or reduced-price meals.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date5/14/2025
First Communication Date
5/14/2025
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 28
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner’s right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.
Bill Text and History
2/14/2025
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
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: an incumbent transmission facility owner’s right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/14/2025
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
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 127
Relating to: exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/18/2025
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.
Relating to: exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/18/2025
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.
Senate Bill 128
Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS.
Bill Text and History
3/18/2025
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.
Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/18/2025
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.
Senate Bill 213
Relating to: a tax credit for rail infrastructure modernization. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/2/2025
First Communication Date
6/4/2025
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 tax credit for rail infrastructure modernization. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/2/2025
First Communication Date
6/4/2025
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 226
Relating to: determination of where a defendant resides or does substantial business for purposes of venue.
Bill Text and History
5/7/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
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: determination of where a defendant resides or does substantial business for purposes of venue.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/7/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
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 228
Relating to: prohibiting school boards and independent charter schools from providing food containing certain ingredients in free or reduced-price meals.
Bill Text and History
5/14/2025
First Communication Date
5/14/2025
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: prohibiting school boards and independent charter schools from providing food containing certain ingredients in free or reduced-price meals.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date5/14/2025
First Communication Date
5/14/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/18/2025
First Communication Date
5/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
3/18/2025
First Communication Date
5/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Notification Date
5/8/2025
First Communication Date
5/7/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
5/8/2025
First Communication Date
5/7/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Departmentwide
Public Service Commission: Departmentwide
Notification Date
5/8/2025
First Communication Date
5/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
5/8/2025
First Communication Date
5/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Departmentwide
Revenue: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/18/2025
First Communication Date
5/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
3/18/2025
First Communication Date
5/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide
Transportation: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/18/2025
First Communication Date
5/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
3/18/2025
First Communication Date
5/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Food Ingredients and Additives
Food Ingredients and Additives
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/9/2025
First Communication Date
3/27/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/9/2025
First Communication Date
3/27/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Food & Agriculture Industry Issues
Food & Agriculture Industry Issues
Notification Date
2/14/2025
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/14/2025
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
No certified reports found.
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
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
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.