Boys & Girls Clubs of Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
We serve over 145,000 youth at 151 sites in 57 cities across Wisconsin, or more than any organization other than our public school system. In 2018, the State of Wisconsin contribution was less than 2% of our total budget, and we want them to become stronger partners as we continue to invest in our future. With two thirds of our kids living outside of Madison and Milwaukee, we support programs and funding that allows all Wisconsin's Clubs to continue to offer unique programs that promote the positive development of young people.
Lobbying Interests:
We focus is on securing resources that result in measurable outcomes for youth in academic achievement, career skill building, workforce development, juvenile crime reduction, prevention of opioid abuse, and positive civic engagement. We support and track legislation and budget matters related to programs and activities for school age youth statewide.
Title:
State Director
We serve over 145,000 youth at 151 sites in 57 cities across Wisconsin, or more than any organization other than our public school system. In 2018, the State of Wisconsin contribution was less than 2% of our total budget, and we want them to become stronger partners as we continue to invest in our future. With two thirds of our kids living outside of Madison and Milwaukee, we support programs and funding that allows all Wisconsin's Clubs to continue to offer unique programs that promote the positive development of young people.
Lobbying Interests:
We focus is on securing resources that result in measurable outcomes for youth in academic achievement, career skill building, workforce development, juvenile crime reduction, prevention of opioid abuse, and positive civic engagement. We support and track legislation and budget matters related to programs and activities for school age youth statewide.
Title:
State Director
Contact
ARG
Andrew R Gussert
5542 Riverview Drive
Westport, WI 53597
(608) 213-8585
(608) 257-7570
agussert@bgcdc.org
http://www.bgcwisconsin.org/
5542 Riverview Drive
Westport, WI 53597
(608) 213-8585
(608) 257-7570
agussert@bgcdc.org
http://www.bgcwisconsin.org/
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 268
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Assembly Bill 268
Relating to: creating a grant program to support after-school and out-of-school-time programs, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/10/2019
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: creating a grant program to support after-school and out-of-school-time programs, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/10/2019
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 291
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Assembly Bill 291
Relating to: trauma-informed care position grants and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
6/14/2019
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: trauma-informed care position grants and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/14/2019
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 422
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Assembly Bill 422
Relating to: raising the legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of cigarettes and nicotine and tobacco products, providing a legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of vapor products, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/5/2019
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
Cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and e-cigarettes do not belong in the hands of our youth. By increasing the age of sale to 21, we keep these products out the clubs and schools.
https://www.bgcwisconsin.org/
Relating to: raising the legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of cigarettes and nicotine and tobacco products, providing a legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of vapor products, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/5/2019
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
Cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and e-cigarettes do not belong in the hands of our youth. By increasing the age of sale to 21, we keep these products out the clubs and schools.
https://www.bgcwisconsin.org/
Senate Bill 258
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Senate Bill 258
Relating to: creating a grant program to support after-school and out-of-school-time programs, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/10/2019
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: creating a grant program to support after-school and out-of-school-time programs, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/10/2019
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 259
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Senate Bill 259
Relating to: trauma-informed care position grants and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
6/10/2019
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: trauma-informed care position grants and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/10/2019
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 364
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Senate Bill 364
Relating to: raising the legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of cigarettes and nicotine and tobacco products, providing a legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of vapor products, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/5/2019
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
Cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and e-cigarettes do not belong in the hands of youth. By increasing sale to 21, we keep these out of clubs and schools. Most 15-to 17-year-olds get their tobacco from peers who have turned 18.
https://www.bgcwisconsin.org/
Relating to: raising the legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of cigarettes and nicotine and tobacco products, providing a legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of vapor products, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/5/2019
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
Cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and e-cigarettes do not belong in the hands of youth. By increasing sale to 21, we keep these out of clubs and schools. Most 15-to 17-year-olds get their tobacco from peers who have turned 18.
https://www.bgcwisconsin.org/
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Children and Family Services
Children and Families: Children and Family Services
Notification Date
3/4/2019
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.
3/4/2019
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
Children and Families: Departmentwide
Children and Families: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/4/2019
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.
3/4/2019
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
Children and Families: Economic Support
Children and Families: Economic Support
Notification Date
3/4/2019
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.
3/4/2019
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 By Interests
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters related to funding and regulatory changes in response to COVID 19.
All matters related to funding and regulatory changes in response to COVID 19.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/31/2020
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
3/31/2020
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
Matters related to the development of a workforce development pipeline
Matters related to the development of a workforce development pipeline
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/15/2019
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
1/15/2019
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
Matters related to childcare licensing reform
Matters related to childcare licensing reform
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/15/2019
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
1/15/2019
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
Matters related to afterschool funding
Matters related to afterschool funding
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/15/2019
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
1/15/2019
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
All matters related to TANF expenditures.
All matters related to TANF expenditures.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/2/2019
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
1/2/2019
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
All matters related to state youth internship programs.
All matters related to state youth internship programs.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/2/2019
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
1/2/2019
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
Matters related to parental consent for mental health treatment.
Matters related to parental consent for mental health treatment.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/2/2019
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
1/2/2019
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
Matters related to trauma informed care policy and funding.
Matters related to trauma informed care policy and funding.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/2/2019
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
1/2/2019
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
Matters related to opiate abuse prevention policy and funding.
Matters related to opiate abuse prevention policy and funding.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/2/2019
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
1/2/2019
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
Matters related to youth mental health treatment policy and funding.
Matters related to youth mental health treatment policy and funding.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/2/2019
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
1/2/2019
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
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.