Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Social and economic justice.
Lobbying Interests:
Health care, climate equity, good jobs, tax fairness, consumer rights, and democracy
                            
                            Social and economic justice.
Lobbying Interests:
Health care, climate equity, good jobs, tax fairness, consumer rights, and democracy
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Robert Kraig
4716 W Vliet St.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
414-322-5324
robert.kraig@citizenactionwi.org
http://www.citizenactionwi.org
                                        
                                    4716 W Vliet St.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
414-322-5324
robert.kraig@citizenactionwi.org
http://www.citizenactionwi.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 145
Relating to: passing legislation to reduce carbon emissions.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/18/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: passing legislation to reduce carbon emissions.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/18/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Assembly Bill 163
Relating to: redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/9/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date4/9/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Senate Bill 23
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Senate Bill 150
Relating to: passing legislation to reduce carbon emissions.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
5/2/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: passing legislation to reduce carbon emissions.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date5/2/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Departmentwide
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Corrections: Departmentwide
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Provisions
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        General Provisions
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Governor
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Governor
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Health Services: Medicaid Services
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance: Supervision of the Insurance Industry
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Insurance: Supervision of the Insurance Industry
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Public Instruction: Departmentwide
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Regulation of Public Utilities
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Public Service Commission: Regulation of Public Utilities
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Workforce Development
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Workforce Development: Workforce Development
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Raising the wage floor, including a $20 Minimum wage.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Raising the wage floor, including a $20 Minimum wage.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
10/1/2025
First Communication Date
9/29/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
10/1/2025
First Communication Date
9/29/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expanding Postpartum Care in Wisconsin Medicaid
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Expanding Postpartum Care in Wisconsin Medicaid
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2025-2027 K-12 Education Funding
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        2025-2027 K-12 Education Funding
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Green Jobs, Workforce Development, Transitional Jobs
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Green Jobs, Workforce Development, Transitional Jobs
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Insurance Coverage, Claims Denials
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Health Insurance Coverage, Claims Denials
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Hospital Billing, Hospital Building, Hospital Consolidation, Health Care Costs and Delivery System
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Hospital Billing, Hospital Building, Hospital Consolidation, Health Care Costs and Delivery System
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Climate Change, Energy Conservation, Renewable Energy, Energy Burden
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Climate Change, Energy Conservation, Renewable Energy, Energy Burden
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/13/2025
First Communication Date
1/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/13/2025
First Communication Date
1/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
BadgerCare Expansion
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        BadgerCare Expansion
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2025 January - June | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $25,274.93 | Total $25,274.93 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 101.75 | Total 101.75 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 139.25 | Total 139.25 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2025 January - June | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 1% | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2025 January - June | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 1% | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: passing legislation to reduce carbon emissions. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2025 January - June | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total 5% | 
                                                             Relating to: passing legislation to reduce carbon emissions. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2025 January - June | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total 5% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2025 January - June | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 55% | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total 55% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2025 January - June | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 3% | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total 3% | 
| 2025 January - June | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total 5% | 
| 2025 January - June | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total 10% | 
| 2025 January - June | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% | 2025 July - December | 2026 January - June | 2026 July - December | Total 10% | 
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.