Wisconsin Literacy Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Wisconsin Literacy provides support, training, and advocacy to adult and family literacy programs.
Lobbying Interests:
Funding to support adult and family literacy. Policy related to readability standards for public documents.
Title:
Executive Director
Wisconsin Literacy provides support, training, and advocacy to adult and family literacy programs.
Lobbying Interests:
Funding to support adult and family literacy. Policy related to readability standards for public documents.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
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Michele Erikson
211 S Paterson St, Suite 260
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-1655
michele@wisconsinliteracy.org
http://www.wisconsinliteracy.org
211 S Paterson St, Suite 260
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-1655
michele@wisconsinliteracy.org
http://www.wisconsinliteracy.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michele Erikson | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 2/11/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
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
5/29/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
I have been in communication with Rep. Loudenbeck and Senator Marklein regarding a budget line item in the DCF budget to support GED/ HSED and Literacy Services within Corrections Facilities. On 6/7 I emailed attached doc to JFC
http://www.wisconsinliteracy.org
5/29/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
I have been in communication with Rep. Loudenbeck and Senator Marklein regarding a budget line item in the DCF budget to support GED/ HSED and Literacy Services within Corrections Facilities. On 6/7 I emailed attached doc to JFC
http://www.wisconsinliteracy.org
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Adult Correctional Services
Corrections: Adult Correctional Services
Notification Date
3/20/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Met with Rep. Loudenbeck on Mar. 19 to request increased funding to WI Literacy for support of the WI Institutions Literacy Council under DOC for increased GED Services.
Supporting Documentation
20190320_Wisconsin Literacy Support of Adult Education in Wisconsin Corrections Facilities March 2019.docx
http://www.wisconsinliteracy.org
3/20/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Met with Rep. Loudenbeck on Mar. 19 to request increased funding to WI Literacy for support of the WI Institutions Literacy Council under DOC for increased GED Services.
Supporting Documentation
20190320_Wisconsin Literacy Support of Adult Education in Wisconsin Corrections Facilities March 2019.docx
http://www.wisconsinliteracy.org
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Spoke with Education Policy Advisor in Governor Evers Office on state and federal funding streams for adult education, COVID Relief funding and Plain Language professional development.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Spoke with Education Policy Advisor in Governor Evers Office on state and federal funding streams for adult education, COVID Relief funding and Plain Language professional development.
Spoke with Education Policy Advisor in Governor Evers Office on state and federal funding streams for adult education, COVID Relief funding and Plain Language professional development.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
6/25/2020
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
@item.ExternalURL
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
6/25/2020
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
@item.ExternalURL
WI Literacy signed on to a letter to the state legislature supporting WI Early Childhood Assoc. in 4 principal requests to protect and support childcare workers and businesses during COVID-19 as they are required to care for essential workers' kids.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WI Literacy signed on to a letter to the state legislature supporting WI Early Childhood Assoc. in 4 principal requests to protect and support childcare workers and businesses during COVID-19 as they are required to care for essential workers' kids.
WI Literacy signed on to a letter to the state legislature supporting WI Early Childhood Assoc. in 4 principal requests to protect and support childcare workers and businesses during COVID-19 as they are required to care for essential workers' kids.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/2/2020
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
@item.ExternalURL
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/2/2020
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
@item.ExternalURL
The CARES act includes funding for Gov. and state educ. agencies to support a variety of educ. needs, especially those focused on adapting services to students to accommodate for the COVID-19 pandemic. WL signed on to a letter to Gov/DPI/legislature.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The CARES act includes funding for Gov. and state educ. agencies to support a variety of educ. needs, especially those focused on adapting services to students to accommodate for the COVID-19 pandemic. WL signed on to a letter to Gov/DPI/legislature.
The CARES act includes funding for Gov. and state educ. agencies to support a variety of educ. needs, especially those focused on adapting services to students to accommodate for the COVID-19 pandemic. WL signed on to a letter to Gov/DPI/legislature.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/2/2020
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
@item.ExternalURL
Supporting Documentation
20200402_State funding for adult education the impact of COVID-19.mhtml
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/2/2020
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
@item.ExternalURL
Supporting Documentation
20200402_State funding for adult education the impact of COVID-19.mhtml
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2019 January - June $287.23 |
2019 July - December $0.00 |
2020 January - June $37.68 |
2020 July - December $169.56 |
Total $494.47 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 1.25 |
2019 July - December 0.00 |
2020 January - June 0.00 |
2020 July - December 1.00 |
Total 2.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 5.75 |
2019 July - December 0.00 |
2020 January - June 1.00 |
2020 July - December 3.50 |
Total 10.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 50% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 25% |
Total 40% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 50% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 25% |
Total 40% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Spoke with Education Policy Advisor in Governor Evers Office on state and federal funding streams for adult education, COVID Relief funding and Plain Language professional development.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 25% |
2020 July - December |
Total 2% |
WI Literacy signed on to a letter to the state legislature supporting WI Early Childhood Assoc. in 4 principal requests to protect and support childcare workers and businesses during COVID-19 as they are required to care for essential workers' kids.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 25% |
2020 July - December |
Total 2% |
The CARES act includes funding for Gov. and state educ. agencies to support a variety of educ. needs, especially those focused on adapting services to students to accommodate for the COVID-19 pandemic. WL signed on to a letter to Gov/DPI/legislature.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 50% |
2020 July - December 50% |
Total 22% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication