AFSCME International Union
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
AFSCME International Union is the national organization for AFSCME State and Local affiliates across the country. We are a member supported organization, supported by dues paying members. AFSCME Council 32 and their affiliated locals is the Wisconsin AFSCME IU affiliate.
Lobbying Interests:
Policies impacting state workers in various state departments, including Corrections, Workforce Development, UW System, Transportation, Health Services and Children and Families. State employee compensation. Aids to local units of government. Local government control. Collective Bargaining rights for public and private sector workers. Government rules and regulations impacting public and private workers. Wages, benefits and workplace conditions for public workers.
Title:
Political Action Representative
AFSCME International Union is the national organization for AFSCME State and Local affiliates across the country. We are a member supported organization, supported by dues paying members. AFSCME Council 32 and their affiliated locals is the Wisconsin AFSCME IU affiliate.
Lobbying Interests:
Policies impacting state workers in various state departments, including Corrections, Workforce Development, UW System, Transportation, Health Services and Children and Families. State employee compensation. Aids to local units of government. Local government control. Collective Bargaining rights for public and private sector workers. Government rules and regulations impacting public and private workers. Wages, benefits and workplace conditions for public workers.
Title:
Political Action Representative
Contact
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Authorized Lobbyists
Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 89
Relating to: return to in-person work for state employees.
Bill Text and History
3/9/2021
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: return to in-person work for state employees.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/9/2021
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 524
Relating to: a new juvenile correctional facility in Milwaukee County and granting bonding authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/25/2021
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: a new juvenile correctional facility in Milwaukee County and granting bonding authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/25/2021
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 614
Relating to: bargaining over wages, hours, and conditions of employment for public employees. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/1/2021
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: bargaining over wages, hours, and conditions of employment for public employees. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/1/2021
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 824
Relating to: battery of a corrections employee by a person in custody and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
1/10/2022
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: battery of a corrections employee by a person in custody and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/10/2022
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 825
Relating to: records of battery in prisons.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 186
1/10/2022
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: records of battery in prisons.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 186
For
Notification Date1/10/2022
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 828
Relating to: additional compensation and recruitment and retention benefits for correctional officers, youth counselors, and psychiatric care technicians.
Bill Text and History
1/10/2022
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: additional compensation and recruitment and retention benefits for correctional officers, youth counselors, and psychiatric care technicians.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/10/2022
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 189
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/22/2021
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: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/22/2021
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 520
Relating to: a new juvenile correctional facility in Milwaukee County and granting bonding authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 252
10/25/2021
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: a new juvenile correctional facility in Milwaukee County and granting bonding authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 252
For
Notification Date10/25/2021
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
Children and Families: Children and Family Services
Children and Families: Children and Family Services
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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
Support new assessment positions at DMCPS
2/18/2021
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
Support new assessment positions at DMCPS
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Departmentwide
Children and Families: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
Corrections: Adult Correctional Services
Corrections: Adult Correctional Services
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
Corrections: Departmentwide
Corrections: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
Corrections: Juvenile Correctional Services
Corrections: Juvenile Correctional Services
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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
Support transitioning Lincoln Hills to adult institution
2/18/2021
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
Support transitioning Lincoln Hills to adult institution
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employee Trust Funds
Employee Trust Funds
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
Employment Relations Commission
Employment Relations Commission
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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
Collective Bargaining RIghts For Essential Public Employees
2/18/2021
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
Collective Bargaining RIghts For Essential Public Employees
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide
Health Services: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities
Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
Investment Board
Investment Board
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
Labor and Industry Review Commission
Labor and Industry Review Commission
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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: Departmentwide
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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: Collection of Taxes
Revenue: Collection of Taxes
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide
Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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
Support Governor's Proposal
2/18/2021
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
Support Governor's Proposal
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Aids
Transportation: Aids
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
Transportation: Departmentwide
Transportation: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
University of Wisconsin System
University of Wisconsin System
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
Workforce Development: Departmentwide
Workforce Development: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/18/2021
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.
2/18/2021
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
Aids to local governments. Support increases in Shared Revenue, Local Transportation Aids, School Aids and other programs supporting local government funding.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Aids to local governments. Support increases in Shared Revenue, Local Transportation Aids, School Aids and other programs supporting local government funding.
Aids to local governments. Support increases in Shared Revenue, Local Transportation Aids, School Aids and other programs supporting local government funding.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/4/2021
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
2/4/2021
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
State Employee Compensation Reserves. Support increasing funding for state employee compensation.
State Employee Compensation Reserves. Support increasing funding for state employee compensation.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/4/2021
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
2/4/2021
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.
Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Employees. Support granting collective bargaining rights for wages, benefits, work place conditions and worker safety.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Employees. Support granting collective bargaining rights for wages, benefits, work place conditions and worker safety.
Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Employees. Support granting collective bargaining rights for wages, benefits, work place conditions and worker safety.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/4/2021
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
2/4/2021
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
Local Revenue. Eliminate or reduce restrictions on local government's ability to generate revenue
Local Revenue. Eliminate or reduce restrictions on local government's ability to generate revenue
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/4/2021
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
2/4/2021
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
UW Hospitals and Clinic. Restore worker rights to employees at US Hospitals and Clinics Authority.
UW Hospitals and Clinic. Restore worker rights to employees at US Hospitals and Clinics Authority.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/4/2021
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
2/4/2021
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 Shares - Increase funding for licensed and certified in home child care providers engaged in the Wisconsin Shares program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Shares - Increase funding for licensed and certified in home child care providers engaged in the Wisconsin Shares program.
Wisconsin Shares - Increase funding for licensed and certified in home child care providers engaged in the Wisconsin Shares program.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/4/2021
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
2/4/2021
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
Restoration of Civil Service Protections for State Employees
Restoration of Civil Service Protections for State Employees
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/4/2021
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
2/4/2021
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
Restore Fair Share provisions for private sector unions
Restore Fair Share provisions for private sector unions
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/4/2021
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
2/4/2021
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
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $10,200.00 |
2021 July - December $1,000.00 |
2022 January - June $0.00 |
2022 July - December $0.00 |
Total $11,200.00 |
Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 44.00 |
2021 July - December 10.00 |
2022 January - June 0.00 |
2022 July - December 0.00 |
Total 54.00 |
Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 35.50 |
2021 July - December 15.00 |
2022 January - June 0.00 |
2022 July - December 0.00 |
Total 50.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: a new juvenile correctional facility in Milwaukee County and granting bonding authority. (FE)
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 30% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 8% |
Budget Bill Subjects
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 8% |
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 8% |
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 8% |
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 8% |
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June 30% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 23% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Employees. Support granting collective bargaining rights for wages, benefits, work place conditions and worker safety.
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June 20% |
2021 July - December 30% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 22% |
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 30% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 7% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.