Milwaukee Child Care Alliance
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The Milwaukee Child Care Alliance is a network of leaders in early care and education, that is committed to strengthening the lives of children and families through advocating to improve the quality of early care and education in the Greater Milwaukee area.
Lobbying Interests:
Support high-quality early learning and care initiatives, with a focus on the needs of the Milwaukee area. Advocate for fair treatment and reimbursements for Milwaukee area child care providers when compared with providers in the rest of the state.
CEO Name:
Christine Larson Salerno
The Milwaukee Child Care Alliance is a network of leaders in early care and education, that is committed to strengthening the lives of children and families through advocating to improve the quality of early care and education in the Greater Milwaukee area.
Lobbying Interests:
Support high-quality early learning and care initiatives, with a focus on the needs of the Milwaukee area. Advocate for fair treatment and reimbursements for Milwaukee area child care providers when compared with providers in the rest of the state.
CEO Name:
Christine Larson Salerno
Contact
JO
Jack O'Meara
9050 N. Swan Road
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(608) 294-8746
jack@omearapublicaffairs.com
http://milwaukeechildcarealliance.org
9050 N. Swan Road
Milwaukee, WI 53224
(608) 294-8746
jack@omearapublicaffairs.com
http://milwaukeechildcarealliance.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack O'Meara | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 12/27/2018 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 475
Relating to: testing for lead in drinking water in facilities used for recreational and educational camps and child care. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/3/2020
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.
Relating to: testing for lead in drinking water in facilities used for recreational and educational camps and child care. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/3/2020
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.
Assembly Bill 662
Relating to: an online early learning pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/12/2020
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.
Comments
We are concerned that this would create a new program when the state is not adequately funding existing early education programs like Wisconsin Shares. And it does not include Social-Emotional supports and interactions, which are very important.
Supporting Documentation
20200218_MCCA Upload AB 662.pdf
Relating to: an online early learning pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/12/2020
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.
Comments
We are concerned that this would create a new program when the state is not adequately funding existing early education programs like Wisconsin Shares. And it does not include Social-Emotional supports and interactions, which are very important.
Supporting Documentation
20200218_MCCA Upload AB 662.pdf
Assembly Bill 996
Relating to: child care provider rates under Wisconsin Shares, funding for Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/5/2020
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.
Relating to: child care provider rates under Wisconsin Shares, funding for Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/5/2020
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.
Senate Bill 424
Relating to: testing for lead in drinking water in facilities used for recreational and educational camps and child care. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/5/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: testing for lead in drinking water in facilities used for recreational and educational camps and child care. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/5/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 595
Relating to: an online early learning pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 170
2/12/2020
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.
Comments
We are concerned that this would create a new program when the state is not adequately funding existing early education programs like Wisconsin Shares. And it does not include Social-Emotional supports and interactions, which are very important.
Supporting Documentation
20200218_MCCA Statement Opposing SB 595.pdf
Relating to: an online early learning pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 170
Against
Notification Date2/12/2020
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.
Comments
We are concerned that this would create a new program when the state is not adequately funding existing early education programs like Wisconsin Shares. And it does not include Social-Emotional supports and interactions, which are very important.
Supporting Documentation
20200218_MCCA Statement Opposing SB 595.pdf
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Economic Support
Children and Families: Economic Support
Notification Date
3/10/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
3/10/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Response to COVID-19 as it relates to child care.
Response to COVID-19 as it relates to child care.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/28/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/28/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increasing Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy rates.
Increasing Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy rates.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/17/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/17/2019
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 $1,400.00 |
2019 July - December $1,000.00 |
2020 January - June $1,200.00 |
2020 July - December $1,200.00 |
Total $4,800.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 1.00 |
2019 July - December 1.75 |
2020 January - June 2.50 |
2020 July - December 1.25 |
Total 6.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 5.25 |
2019 July - December 11.50 |
2020 January - June 20.25 |
2020 July - December 8.00 |
Total 45.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: testing for lead in drinking water in facilities used for recreational and educational camps and child care. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 80% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 21% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 80% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 40% |
Total 17% |
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 20% |
2019 July - December 20% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 8% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 75% |
2020 July - December 30% |
Total 39% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication