Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
We advocate based on our values in response to God's command to love our neighbor. We focus on hunger and nutrition programs for children and adults, antipoverty programs and economic justice for low-income individuals and families. We also address the crisis of human trafficking, environmental issues, and immigration.
Lobbying Interests:
Policies related to the following: Hunger and poverty - We support fair safety nets programs and policies that diminish hunger. Immigration - We seek policies that welcome the stranger and build up fairness in immigration laws/ Climate change and clean water - We are called to care for God's creation and so support renewable energy and fair environmental regulations. Human trafficking - So far we have focussed on anti-sex trafficking laws and that help prevent trafficking and that direct victims to receiving human services. We also support increased human services for youth and adult victims.
Title:
Reverend
We advocate based on our values in response to God's command to love our neighbor. We focus on hunger and nutrition programs for children and adults, antipoverty programs and economic justice for low-income individuals and families. We also address the crisis of human trafficking, environmental issues, and immigration.
Lobbying Interests:
Policies related to the following: Hunger and poverty - We support fair safety nets programs and policies that diminish hunger. Immigration - We seek policies that welcome the stranger and build up fairness in immigration laws/ Climate change and clean water - We are called to care for God's creation and so support renewable energy and fair environmental regulations. Human trafficking - So far we have focussed on anti-sex trafficking laws and that help prevent trafficking and that direct victims to receiving human services. We also support increased human services for youth and adult victims.
Title:
Reverend
Contact
CAC
Cynthia Ann Crane
6401 Odana Rd., Ste. 20
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 270-0201 x9
cindyc@loppw.org
http://www.loppw.org
6401 Odana Rd., Ste. 20
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 270-0201 x9
cindyc@loppw.org
http://www.loppw.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Ann Crane | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/10/2020 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Kyle N Minden | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/17/2020 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 58
Relating to: terminating a tenancy for fear of imminent violence.
Bill Text and History
1/26/2022
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: terminating a tenancy for fear of imminent violence.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/26/2022
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 727
Relating to: creating a commercial nitrogen optimization pilot program, providing crop insurance rebates for cover crops, creating a hydrogeologist position, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule...
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 223
3/2/2022
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.
http://www.loppw.org
Relating to: creating a commercial nitrogen optimization pilot program, providing crop insurance rebates for cover crops, creating a hydrogeologist position, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule...
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 223
For
Notification Date3/2/2022
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.
http://www.loppw.org
Assembly Bill 728
Relating to: nitrates under the well compensation program; eligibility for producer-led watershed, lake, and river protection grants; and the annual allocation plan for county conservation grants. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/4/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220104_LOPPW Testimony AB 728.pdf
http://www.loppw.org
Relating to: nitrates under the well compensation program; eligibility for producer-led watershed, lake, and river protection grants; and the annual allocation plan for county conservation grants. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/4/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220104_LOPPW Testimony AB 728.pdf
http://www.loppw.org
Assembly Bill 934
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/9/2022
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.
http://www.loppw.org
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/9/2022
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.
http://www.loppw.org
Assembly Bill 935
Relating to: FoodShare work and FoodShare employment and training requirements and drug testing.
Bill Text and History
2/9/2022
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.
http://www.loppw.org
Relating to: FoodShare work and FoodShare employment and training requirements and drug testing.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/9/2022
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.
http://www.loppw.org
Assembly Bill 936
Relating to: failure to accept employment to remain eligible for Medical Assistance.
Bill Text and History
2/9/2022
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.
http://www.loppw.org
Relating to: failure to accept employment to remain eligible for Medical Assistance.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/9/2022
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.
http://www.loppw.org
Senate Bill 245
Relating to: prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution.
Bill Text and History
10/1/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20211001_Testimony Safe Harbor SB 245.pdf
http://www.loppw.org
Relating to: prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/1/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20211001_Testimony Safe Harbor SB 245.pdf
http://www.loppw.org
Senate Bill 411
Relating to: anti-racism and anti-sexism pupil instruction and anti-racism and anti-sexism training for employees of school districts and independent charter schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/24/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20210824_LOPPW Statement on SB 411.pdf
http://www.loppw.org
Relating to: anti-racism and anti-sexism pupil instruction and anti-racism and anti-sexism training for employees of school districts and independent charter schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/24/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20210824_LOPPW Statement on SB 411.pdf
http://www.loppw.org
Senate Bill 746
Relating to: requiring sexual abuse prevention education. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/9/2022
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.
http://www.loppw.org
Relating to: requiring sexual abuse prevention education. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/9/2022
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.
http://www.loppw.org
Senate Bill 937
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of receiving absentee ballots automatically and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2/11/2022
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.
Comments
We appreciate Senate Amendment 1 that will avoid causing undue barriers to voting for people indefinitely confined.
http://www.loppw.org
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of receiving absentee ballots automatically and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/11/2022
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.
Comments
We appreciate Senate Amendment 1 that will avoid causing undue barriers to voting for people indefinitely confined.
http://www.loppw.org
Senate Joint Resolution 3
Relating to: terminating the COVID-19 public health emergency, including all emergency orders and actions taken pursuant to declaration of the public health emergency.
Bill Text and History
2/1/2021
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.
Comments
Watch this video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=975112596319700
http://www.loppw.org
Relating to: terminating the COVID-19 public health emergency, including all emergency orders and actions taken pursuant to declaration of the public health emergency.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/1/2021
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.
Comments
Watch this video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=975112596319700
http://www.loppw.org
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Juvenile Correctional Services
Corrections: Juvenile Correctional Services
Notification Date
4/2/2021
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
Legislative visit to discuss raising the age of juvenile court jurisdiction to automatically include 17-year-olds in the juvenile system.
http://raisetheagewi.org
4/2/2021
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
Legislative visit to discuss raising the age of juvenile court jurisdiction to automatically include 17-year-olds in the juvenile system.
http://raisetheagewi.org
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Advocated in support of Raising the Age of juvenile court jurisdiction to bring 17-year-olds back to the juvenile system.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Advocated in support of Raising the Age of juvenile court jurisdiction to bring 17-year-olds back to the juvenile system.
Advocated in support of Raising the Age of juvenile court jurisdiction to bring 17-year-olds back to the juvenile system.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/21/2021
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
4/21/2021
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
Raising the Age of Juvenile Jurisdiction to include 17-year-olds in the juvenile justice system.
Raising the Age of Juvenile Jurisdiction to include 17-year-olds in the juvenile justice system.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/20/2021
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
@item.ExternalURL
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/20/2021
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
@item.ExternalURL
Policing: LRB 6273, LBR 6274, LRB 6276, and LRB 6277. We related this interest to our concerns about racism, which permeates all aspects of our society.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Policing: LRB 6273, LBR 6274, LRB 6276, and LRB 6277. We related this interest to our concerns about racism, which permeates all aspects of our society.
Policing: LRB 6273, LBR 6274, LRB 6276, and LRB 6277. We related this interest to our concerns about racism, which permeates all aspects of our society.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/9/2020
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
12/9/2020
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
We support LRB 0568 to decriminalize youth under 18 found in prostitution. Young people should be connected to services, rather than revictimized as criminals.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
We support LRB 0568 to decriminalize youth under 18 found in prostitution. Young people should be connected to services, rather than revictimized as criminals.
We support LRB 0568 to decriminalize youth under 18 found in prostitution. Young people should be connected to services, rather than revictimized as criminals.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/9/2020
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
20190207_2019 LRB 0568.pdf
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/9/2020
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
20190207_2019 LRB 0568.pdf
We advocate for the decriminalization of youth under 18 caught in prostitution. This is the next natural step in assisting youth to receive needed human services and not being revictimized. We have encouraged legislators to co-sponsor LRB 0568.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
We advocate for the decriminalization of youth under 18 caught in prostitution. This is the next natural step in assisting youth to receive needed human services and not being revictimized. We have encouraged legislators to co-sponsor LRB 0568.
We advocate for the decriminalization of youth under 18 caught in prostitution. This is the next natural step in assisting youth to receive needed human services and not being revictimized. We have encouraged legislators to co-sponsor LRB 0568.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/9/2020
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
20190207_2019 LRB 0568.pdf
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/9/2020
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
20190207_2019 LRB 0568.pdf
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $13,503.25 |
2021 July - December $13,702.00 |
2022 January - June $9,141.00 |
2022 July - December $9,600.00 |
Total $45,946.25 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 13.25 |
2021 July - December 6.00 |
2022 January - June 6.00 |
2022 July - December 1.00 |
Total 26.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 414.50 |
2021 July - December 260.00 |
2022 January - June 231.00 |
2022 July - December 158.00 |
Total 1063.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: terminating the COVID-19 public health emergency, including all emergency orders and actions taken pursuant to declaration of the public health emergency.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 30% |
2021 July - December 15% |
2022 January - June 5% |
2022 July - December 10% |
Total 18% |
Relating to: terminating a tenancy for fear of imminent violence.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 5% |
2022 January - June 5% |
2022 July - December 2% |
Total 3% |
Relating to: anti-racism and anti-sexism pupil instruction and anti-racism and anti-sexism training for employees of school districts and independent charter schools. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 5% |
2022 January - June 3% |
2022 July - December 2% |
Total 2% |
Relating to: nitrates under the well compensation program; eligibility for producer-led watershed, lake, and river protection grants; and the annual allocation plan for county conservation grants. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 15% |
2022 January - June 5% |
2022 July - December 6% |
Total 6% |
Relating to: prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 25% |
2022 January - June 5% |
2022 July - December 8% |
Total 8% |
Relating to: creating a commercial nitrogen optimization pilot program, providing crop insurance rebates for cover crops, creating a hydrogeologist position, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 5% |
2022 July - December 6% |
Total 2% |
Relating to: failure to accept employment to remain eligible for Medical Assistance.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 5% |
2022 July - December 5% |
Total 2% |
Relating to: requiring sexual abuse prevention education. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 5% |
2022 July - December 3% |
Total 2% |
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December 1% |
Total 2% |
Relating to: FoodShare work and FoodShare employment and training requirements and drug testing.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December 5% |
Total 3% |
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of receiving absentee ballots automatically and providing a penalty.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December 2% |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 20% |
2021 July - December 20% |
2022 January - June 5% |
2022 July - December 10% |
Total 15% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Policing: LRB 6273, LBR 6274, LRB 6276, and LRB 6277. We related this interest to our concerns about racism, which permeates all aspects of our society.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 3% |
2022 July - December 5% |
Total 5% |
Advocated in support of Raising the Age of juvenile court jurisdiction to bring 17-year-olds back to the juvenile system.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 20% |
2021 July - December 15% |
2022 January - June 7% |
2022 July - December 10% |
Total 14% |
We advocate for the decriminalization of youth under 18 caught in prostitution. This is the next natural step in assisting youth to receive needed human services and not being revictimized. We have encouraged legislators to co-sponsor LRB 0568.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 20% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 5% |
2022 July - December 5% |
Total 10% |
We support LRB 0568 to decriminalize youth under 18 found in prostitution. Young people should be connected to services, rather than revictimized as criminals.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 5% |
2022 July - December 5% |
Total 2% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 7% |
2022 July - December 10% |
Total 3% |
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.