Forward Janesville Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Chamber of commerce and economic development organization representing businesses in Janesville, Rock County, and throughout south central Wisconsin.

Lobbying Interests:
Transportation and infrastructure, fiscal and tax issues, education, workers compensation, economic development and workforce development, health care issues, government spending, budgetary matters, and government regulation.

CEO Name:
John Beckord
Vice President - Government Relations

Contact
DC
Dan Cunningham
14 S. Jackson Street, Suite 200
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 757-3160
(608) 757-3170
danc@forwardjanesville.com
http://www.forwardjanesville.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Budget Bill Subjects

Transportation: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/14/2019
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

State programs to help child care providers, such as the Department of Children and Families' Child Care Counts Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State programs to help child care providers, such as the Department of Children and Families' Child Care Counts Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
7/31/2020
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.

Efforts to raise the state minimum wage to $15 per hour
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Efforts to raise the state minimum wage to $15 per hour

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/31/2020
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.

The state response to Covid-19
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The state response to Covid-19

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
6/3/2020
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.

Student Loan Legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Student Loan Legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/31/2020
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.

LRB-4515
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-4515

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
10/31/2019
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.

The state smoking ban and how it relates to "cigar lounges"
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The state smoking ban and how it relates to "cigar lounges"

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
8/22/2019
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.

State law governing temporary "Class B" permits for events where alcoholic beverages are served
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State law governing temporary "Class B" permits for events where alcoholic beverages are served

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
8/22/2019
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.

Wisconsin's state and local alcohol licensing laws
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin's state and local alcohol licensing laws

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/9/2019
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.

Wisconsin TEA Grant Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin TEA Grant Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
7/9/2019
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.

The Non-State Local Project Grant Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Non-State Local Project Grant Program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
6/28/2019
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.

The state Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The state Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/28/2019
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.

Tax Incremental Financing and proposed changes to TIF law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax Incremental Financing and proposed changes to TIF law

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/25/2019
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.

The State Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The State Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/14/2019
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.

The State Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The State Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/14/2019
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.

State Shared Revenue
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Shared Revenue

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

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.

TIF Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
TIF Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

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.

Family Medical Leave Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Family Medical Leave Act

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.

Wisconsin's Personal Property Tax
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin's Personal Property Tax

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

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.

The Interstate 39/90 expansion project
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Interstate 39/90 expansion project

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.

State Transportation Funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Transportation 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.

Vision Wisconsin, a Revolving Infrastructure Grant Fund
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Vision Wisconsin, a Revolving Infrastructure Grant Fund

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.

Economic Development Legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Economic Development Legislation

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.

Workforce Development Legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Workforce Development Legislation

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.

General State Tax Issues
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
General State Tax Issues

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.

A Bill to provide Foxconn with certain economic development incentives
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
A Bill to provide Foxconn with certain economic development incentives

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

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.

Federal Opportunity Zones
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Federal Opportunity Zones

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.

The "Dark Store" Issue
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The "Dark Store" Issue

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

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.

The Janesville ARISE downtown revitalization project
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Janesville ARISE downtown revitalization project

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

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

  2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2019
January - June
$3,584.40
2019
July - December
$1,518.06
2020
January - June
$5,096.18
2020
July - December
$1,019.60
Total $11,218.24
Total Hours Communicating 2019
January - June
28.75
2019
July - December
7.00
2020
January - June
8.00
2020
July - December
0.25
Total 44.00
Total Hours Other 2019
January - June
87.75
2019
July - December
43.25
2020
January - June
157.75
2020
July - December
33.00
Total 321.75

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

2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
1%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
1%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
1%
2019
July - December
1%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
1%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2%
2019
July - December
4%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 1%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2%
2019
July - December
1%
2020
January - June
1%
2020
July - December
Total 1%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
4%
2019
July - December
1%
2020
January - June
1%
2020
July - December
2%
Total 2%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
5%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 2%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
12%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 4%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
12%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 4%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
12%
2019
July - December
8%
2020
January - June
1%
2020
July - December
Total 5%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
16%
2019
July - December
2%
2020
January - June
1%
2020
July - December
Total 6%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
3%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
9%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 1%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
9%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 1%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
25%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 3%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
1%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
93%
2020
July - December
23%
Total 44%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
4%
Total < 1%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
55%
Total 5%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
30%
2019
July - December
37%
2020
January - June
1%
2020
July - December
16%
Total 17%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures