Wisconsin Community Media (formerly WI Assn of Public, Ed. and Govt Access Channels, Inc.)
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
A non-profit 501(c)(6) organization for local public, education, and government cable access television channelholders, who include municipalities, school districts, colleges and universities, and non-profit media centers, and their community television producers, viewers, and supporters.
Lobbying Interests:
We need reliable sources of local information today, more than ever as newspapers have faded. We work to ensure cable television PEG channels can be used effectively by municipalities, schools, non-profit organizations and individuals to communicate to local audiences. "PEG" is shorthand for Public, Education, and Government Access cable TV channels. We support all measures that support the creation and distribution through cable TV in particular that build stronger communities and enhance public understanding of issues and local culture.
CEO Name:
Mary Cardona
A non-profit 501(c)(6) organization for local public, education, and government cable access television channelholders, who include municipalities, school districts, colleges and universities, and non-profit media centers, and their community television producers, viewers, and supporters.
Lobbying Interests:
We need reliable sources of local information today, more than ever as newspapers have faded. We work to ensure cable television PEG channels can be used effectively by municipalities, schools, non-profit organizations and individuals to communicate to local audiences. "PEG" is shorthand for Public, Education, and Government Access cable TV channels. We support all measures that support the creation and distribution through cable TV in particular that build stronger communities and enhance public understanding of issues and local culture.
CEO Name:
Mary Cardona
Contact
MC
Mary Cardona
4209 Bagley Parkway
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 215-5594
exec@wisconsincommunitymedia.com
https://wisconsincommunitymedia.com
4209 Bagley Parkway
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 215-5594
exec@wisconsincommunitymedia.com
https://wisconsincommunitymedia.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Bennin Cardona | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/30/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: State and Local Finance
Revenue: State and Local Finance
Notification Date
5/19/2023
First Communication Date
5/18/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Include PEG channels as a "local media outlet" that small business can advertise with and receive a tax credit.
5/19/2023
First Communication Date
5/18/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Include PEG channels as a "local media outlet" that small business can advertise with and receive a tax credit.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief
Notification Date
5/1/2023
First Communication Date
4/24/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
WCM is advocating for keeping the state aid to municipalities in the budget that is required in state statute 79.097.
Supporting Documentation
05012023_113650_2023-04-24_WCM_to_JFC-VSP_Fee_State_Aid_2023-25-budget.pdf
5/1/2023
First Communication Date
4/24/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
WCM is advocating for keeping the state aid to municipalities in the budget that is required in state statute 79.097.
Supporting Documentation
05012023_113650_2023-04-24_WCM_to_JFC-VSP_Fee_State_Aid_2023-25-budget.pdf
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State aid to support transmission of Cable TV PEG Channels in HD
State aid to support transmission of Cable TV PEG Channels in HD
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2023
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
12222022_030747_WCM-GovernorEversLetter-2022-12-22final1.pdf
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2023
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
12222022_030747_WCM-GovernorEversLetter-2022-12-22final1.pdf
Video service provider fees paid by video service providers (cable companies) to municipalities for the use of city rights of way.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Video service provider fees paid by video service providers (cable companies) to municipalities for the use of city rights of way.
Video service provider fees paid by video service providers (cable companies) to municipalities for the use of city rights of way.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2023
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
1/30/2023
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
Developing a bill to improve video service provider treatment of community-based Public, Education, and Government Access Television Channels found on cable television systems.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Developing a bill to improve video service provider treatment of community-based Public, Education, and Government Access Television Channels found on cable television systems.
Developing a bill to improve video service provider treatment of community-based Public, Education, and Government Access Television Channels found on cable television systems.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2023
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
1/30/2023
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
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $740.60 |
2023 July - December $0.00 |
2024 January - June $0.00 |
Total $740.60 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 0.20 |
2023 July - December 0.00 |
2024 January - June 0.00 |
Total 0.20 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 32.20 |
2023 July - December 16.15 |
2024 January - June 0.00 |
Total 48.35 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 75% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 49% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Developing a bill to improve video service provider treatment of community-based Public, Education, and Government Access Television Channels found on cable television systems.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 25% |
2023 July - December 100% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 50% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication