Institute for Wisconsin's Future
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
State public policy research, advocacy and community education
Lobbying Interests:
State tax policy, school finance system (K-12), education reform
Title:
Executive Director
State public policy research, advocacy and community education
Lobbying Interests:
State tax policy, school finance system (K-12), education reform
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
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Gina Palazzari
325 W. Silver Spring Drive
Glendale, WI 53217
(414) 967-1682
(414) 967-3630
gina@wisconsinsfuture.org
http://www.wisconsinsfuture.org
325 W. Silver Spring Drive
Glendale, WI 53217
(414) 967-1682
(414) 967-3630
gina@wisconsinsfuture.org
http://www.wisconsinsfuture.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Beebe | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/31/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
October 2013 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: school district budgets and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/21/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Supposedly there is a surplus large enough for a tax cut, to add to the rainy day fund, etc. That surplus exists because of large cuts to public education. A much better use of the funds would be to restore the cuts made to public schools.
Relating to: school district budgets and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/21/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Supposedly there is a surplus large enough for a tax cut, to add to the rainy day fund, etc. That surplus exists because of large cuts to public education. A much better use of the funds would be to restore the cuts made to public schools.
Assembly Bill 126
Relating to: contracts for additional charter schools.
Bill Text and History
1/11/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
A Wisconsin value is a system of public schools that deliver to every child the opportunity for a world-education. It is society's job to be sure every community has the resources to deliver those opportunities. AB549 is not a Wisconsin value.
Relating to: contracts for additional charter schools.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/11/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
A Wisconsin value is a system of public schools that deliver to every child the opportunity for a world-education. It is society's job to be sure every community has the resources to deliver those opportunities. AB549 is not a Wisconsin value.
Assembly Bill 549
Relating to: authorizing independent charter schools, eliminating instrumentality charter schools, establishing magnet schools, replication process for certain operators of charter schools, and utilizing an alternative process for educator effectiveness. (...
Bill Text and History
1/11/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
A Wisconsin value is a system of public schools that deliver to every child the opportunity for a world-education. It is society's job to be sure every community has the resources to deliver those opportunities. AB549 is not a Wisconsin value.
Relating to: authorizing independent charter schools, eliminating instrumentality charter schools, establishing magnet schools, replication process for certain operators of charter schools, and utilizing an alternative process for educator effectiveness. (...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/11/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
A Wisconsin value is a system of public schools that deliver to every child the opportunity for a world-education. It is society's job to be sure every community has the resources to deliver those opportunities. AB549 is not a Wisconsin value.
Assembly Bill 650
Relating to: counting low-income pupils for state school aid purposes; calculating the amount to be appropriated for state general school aid; school aid factors; special adjustment aids; hold harmless aid; per pupil aid; school district revenue limits; th...
Bill Text and History
1/28/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
For over two decades Wisconsin's school-funding system has not kept pace with the cost of a world-class public education. AB650 begins to repair that damage.
Relating to: counting low-income pupils for state school aid purposes; calculating the amount to be appropriated for state general school aid; school aid factors; special adjustment aids; hold harmless aid; per pupil aid; school district revenue limits; th...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/28/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
For over two decades Wisconsin's school-funding system has not kept pace with the cost of a world-class public education. AB650 begins to repair that damage.
Assembly Bill 682
Relating to: creating a Special Needs Scholarship Program for disabled pupils, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/6/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Over two decades the Legislature has neglected a broken funding system. The state has defunded special education costs from 70% to 30%. Instead of creating a separate, unaccountable system, the state needs to adequately fund its promises.
Relating to: creating a Special Needs Scholarship Program for disabled pupils, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/6/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Over two decades the Legislature has neglected a broken funding system. The state has defunded special education costs from 70% to 30%. Instead of creating a separate, unaccountable system, the state needs to adequately fund its promises.
Assembly Joint Resolution 79
Relating to: requiring a supermajority for passage of tax increase legislation (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
1/22/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Over the years, Wisconsin's infrastructure supporting our residents and communities has been allowed to deteriorate. We need to invest in that infrastructure. This legislation stands in the way of doing the right thing in line with our values.
Relating to: requiring a supermajority for passage of tax increase legislation (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/22/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Over the years, Wisconsin's infrastructure supporting our residents and communities has been allowed to deteriorate. We need to invest in that infrastructure. This legislation stands in the way of doing the right thing in line with our values.
Senate Bill 76
Relating to: contracts for additional charter schools.
Bill Text and History
10/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: contracts for additional charter schools.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 286
Relating to: the student information system, a school and school district accountability system, low-performing schools and school districts, and charter school contracts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 256
1/28/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Rather than discover, understand, and solve the challenges facing public schools -- especially those with high numbers of children in poverty -- SB286 blames teachers and opens the door for unaccountable, for-profit education schemes.
Relating to: the student information system, a school and school district accountability system, low-performing schools and school districts, and charter school contracts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 256
Against
Notification Date1/28/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Rather than discover, understand, and solve the challenges facing public schools -- especially those with high numbers of children in poverty -- SB286 blames teachers and opens the door for unaccountable, for-profit education schemes.
Senate Bill 525
Relating to: creating a Special Needs Scholarship Program for disabled pupils, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/11/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
SB525 doesn't meet the needs of children, hurts "regular" classrooms, strips families of civil rights protections, and raises property taxes. Instead, we need to reinvest state resources stripped from special education reimbursement.
Relating to: creating a Special Needs Scholarship Program for disabled pupils, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/11/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
SB525 doesn't meet the needs of children, hurts "regular" classrooms, strips families of civil rights protections, and raises property taxes. Instead, we need to reinvest state resources stripped from special education reimbursement.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes: Income and Franchise Taxes
General Fund Taxes: Income and Franchise Taxes
Notification Date
10/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
10/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes: Sales and Excise Taxes
General Fund Taxes: Sales and Excise Taxes
Notification Date
10/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
10/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Categorical Aids
Public Instruction: Categorical Aids
Notification Date
7/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
7/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment
Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment
Notification Date
7/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
7/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: General School Aids and Revenue Limits
Public Instruction: General School Aids and Revenue Limits
Notification Date
7/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
7/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Property Tax Credits
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Property Tax Credits
Notification Date
10/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
10/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Property Taxation
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Property Taxation
Notification Date
10/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
10/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The funding of public schools.
The funding of public schools.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Public instruction: revenue limits
Public instruction: categorical aids
Public instruction: voucher and charter schools
General taxation
Sales tax
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Public instruction: revenue limits Public instruction: categorical aids Public instruction: voucher and charter schools General taxation Sales tax
Public instruction: revenue limits Public instruction: categorical aids Public instruction: voucher and charter schools General taxation Sales tax
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $1,576.75 |
2013 July - December $268.25 |
2014 January - June $2,045.01 |
2014 July - December $0.00 |
Total $3,890.01 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 20.00 |
2013 July - December 5.00 |
2014 January - June 14.00 |
2014 July - December 0.00 |
Total 39.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 6.00 |
2013 July - December 0.00 |
2014 January - June 26.00 |
2014 July - December 0.00 |
Total 32.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the student information system, a school and school district accountability system, low-performing schools and school districts, and charter school contracts. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 10% |
2014 January - June 10% |
2014 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: counting low-income pupils for state school aid purposes; calculating the amount to be appropriated for state general school aid; school aid factors; special adjustment aids; hold harmless aid; per pupil aid; school district revenue limits; the first dollar and school levy property tax credits; and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 20% |
2014 January - June 30% |
2014 July - December |
Total 18% |
Relating to: contracts for additional charter schools.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 20% |
2014 January - June 10% |
2014 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: authorizing independent charter schools, eliminating instrumentality charter schools, establishing magnet schools, replication process for certain operators of charter schools, and utilizing an alternative process for educator effectiveness. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 50% |
2014 January - June 10% |
2014 July - December |
Total 10% |
Relating to: creating a Special Needs Scholarship Program for disabled pupils, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 10% |
2014 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: school district budgets and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 20% |
2014 July - December |
Total 11% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 10% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 4% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 40% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 14% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 50% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 10% |
2014 July - December |
Total 24% |
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.