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' compensation and unemployment, and publication of legal (public) notices.
CEO Name:
Beth Bennett
Executive Director
Newspaper industry.
Lobbying Interests:
Our interests include open meeting and open records issues, First Amendment, independent contractors, recycling, information brokering, taxation, workers' compensation and unemployment, and publication of legal (public) notices.
CEO Name:
Beth Bennett
Executive Director
Contact
BB
Beth Bennett
1901 Fish Hatchery Road
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 283-7621
(608) 283-7631
beth.bennett@wnanews.com
http://www.WNAnews.com
1901 Fish Hatchery Road
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 283-7621
(608) 283-7631
beth.bennett@wnanews.com
http://www.WNAnews.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Graul | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/14/2015 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Sean Stephenson | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/14/2015 | Withdrawn On 5/25/2016 |
| Beth Bennett | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/4/2015 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Hannah M Huffman | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 9/28/2016 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 11
Relating to: the newspaper recycling fee and the recycled content of newsprint used in newspapers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 7
2/1/2015
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.
Supporting Documentation
20150201_Repeal Outdated Recycled Newsprint Content.docx
Relating to: the newspaper recycling fee and the recycled content of newsprint used in newspapers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 7
For
Notification Date2/1/2015
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.
Supporting Documentation
20150201_Repeal Outdated Recycled Newsprint Content.docx
Assembly Bill 443
Relating to: publication of certain proposed rules and changes to existing rules. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 69
10/30/2015
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: publication of certain proposed rules and changes to existing rules. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 69
Other
Notification Date10/30/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 694
Relating to: notice of unclaimed funds held by a county treasurer. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/25/2016
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: notice of unclaimed funds held by a county treasurer. (FE)
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date1/25/2016
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.
Assembly Bill 724
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 180
2/5/2016
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: various changes to the worker's compensation law, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 180
None
Notification Date2/5/2016
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.
Assembly Bill 873
Relating to: participation in interscholastic athletics and application of the public records and open meetings laws to interscholastic athletic associations.
Bill Text and History
2/9/2016
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: participation in interscholastic athletics and application of the public records and open meetings laws to interscholastic athletic associations.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/9/2016
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 7
Relating to: the newspaper recycling fee and the recycled content of newsprint used in newspapers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/1/2015
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.
Supporting Documentation
20150201_Repeal Outdated Recycled Newsprint Content.docx
Relating to: the newspaper recycling fee and the recycled content of newsprint used in newspapers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/1/2015
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.
Supporting Documentation
20150201_Repeal Outdated Recycled Newsprint Content.docx
Senate Bill 346
Relating to: publication of certain proposed rules and changes to existing rules. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/30/2015
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: publication of certain proposed rules and changes to existing rules. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/30/2015
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 410
Relating to: invasions of privacy and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/17/2015
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
WNA is supportive of the bill with adoption of Senate Amendment 2
Relating to: invasions of privacy and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/17/2015
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
WNA is supportive of the bill with adoption of Senate Amendment 2
Senate Bill 527
Relating to: notice of unclaimed funds held by a county treasurer. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 246
1/25/2016
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: notice of unclaimed funds held by a county treasurer. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 246
None
Notification Date1/25/2016
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 536
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/22/2016
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: various changes to the worker's compensation law, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date1/22/2016
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 704
Relating to: participation in interscholastic athletics and application of the public records and open meetings laws to interscholastic athletic associations.
Bill Text and History
2/5/2016
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: participation in interscholastic athletics and application of the public records and open meetings laws to interscholastic athletic associations.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/5/2016
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding
Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding
Notification Date
7/30/2015
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.
7/30/2015
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
Revenue: Departmentwide
Revenue: Departmentwide
Notification Date
7/30/2015
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.
7/30/2015
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
Matters relating to independent contractors
Matters relating to independent contractors
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/30/2015
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
10/30/2015
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Open Records provisions contained in the 2015-2016 budget bill
Open Records provisions contained in the 2015-2016 budget bill
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/17/2015
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
7/17/2015
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Publication of government notices in newspapers.
Publication of government notices in newspapers.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/1/2015
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
2/1/2015
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
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2015 January - June $1,149.20 |
2015 July - December $30,000.00 |
2016 January - June $42,928.50 |
2016 July - December $12,000.00 |
Total $86,077.70 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 31.25 |
2015 July - December 13.00 |
2016 January - June 37.75 |
2016 July - December 10.25 |
Total 92.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 46.50 |
2015 July - December 88.25 |
2016 January - June 45.25 |
2016 July - December 46.50 |
Total 226.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the newspaper recycling fee and the recycled content of newsprint used in newspapers. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 10% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: the newspaper recycling fee and the recycled content of newsprint used in newspapers. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 40% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 10% |
Relating to: notice of unclaimed funds held by a county treasurer. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 25% |
2016 January - June 25% |
2016 July - December |
Total 14% |
Relating to: notice of unclaimed funds held by a county treasurer. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 25% |
2016 January - June 25% |
2016 July - December |
Total 14% |
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 50% |
2016 January - June 50% |
2016 July - December |
Total 29% |
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
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 50% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 12% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication