Thriving Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Child Care Resource & Referral, Family Resource Center, Child Care, Child Abuse & Neglect Primary Prevention, Early Care and Education
Lobbying Interests:
Department of Children and Families, Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Board
CEO Name:
Heidi Luft
Child Care Resource & Referral, Family Resource Center, Child Care, Child Abuse & Neglect Primary Prevention, Early Care and Education
Lobbying Interests:
Department of Children and Families, Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Board
CEO Name:
Heidi Luft
Contact
CD
Connie Dunlap
PO Box 8534
Madison, WI 53708
608-443-4311
connie@thrivingwi.org
http://www.thrivingwi.org
PO Box 8534
Madison, WI 53708
608-443-4311
connie@thrivingwi.org
http://www.thrivingwi.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 280
Relating to: workforce housing and childcare awards under the business development tax credit. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/2/2025
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: workforce housing and childcare awards under the business development tax credit. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/2/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 283
Relating to: making certain child care expenditures eligible for the business development tax credit. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/2/2025
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: making certain child care expenditures eligible for the business development tax credit. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/2/2025
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.
Senate Bill 286
Relating to: workforce housing and childcare awards under the business development tax credit. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/2/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: workforce housing and childcare awards under the business development tax credit. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/2/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 291
Relating to: making certain child care expenditures eligible for the business development tax credit. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/2/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: making certain child care expenditures eligible for the business development tax credit. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/2/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 322
Relating to: a Department of Children and Families program to make payments to child care programs, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/13/2025
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: a Department of Children and Families program to make payments to child care programs, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/13/2025
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 359
Relating to: the minimum age of assistant child care teachers.
Bill Text and History
6/30/2025
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.
Relating to: the minimum age of assistant child care teachers.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/30/2025
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.
Senate Bill 363
Relating to: allowing certified child care operators to provide care to up to six children. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/30/2025
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.
Relating to: allowing certified child care operators to provide care to up to six children. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/30/2025
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.
Senate Bill 364
Relating to: the regulation of family and group child care centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/30/2025
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.
Relating to: the regulation of family and group child care centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/30/2025
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board
Notification Date
3/20/2025
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.
3/20/2025
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
Children and Families: Children and Family Services
Children and Families: Children and Family Services
Notification Date
3/20/2025
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.
3/20/2025
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
Children and Families: Departmentwide
Children and Families: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/20/2025
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.
3/20/2025
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
Wisconsin Shares
Wisconsin Shares
Notification Date
4/1/2025
First Communication Date
2/28/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
4/1/2025
First Communication Date
2/28/2025
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
Funding for Early Care and Education
Funding for Early Care and Education
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/19/2025
First Communication Date
2/28/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Met with Representative Hurd to advocate for funding for Child Care and funding for the CCR&R system to support Child Care providers
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/19/2025
First Communication Date
2/28/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Met with Representative Hurd to advocate for funding for Child Care and funding for the CCR&R system to support Child Care providers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for Family Resource Centers
Funding for Family Resource Centers
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/19/2025
First Communication Date
2/28/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Met with Representative Hurd advocating for the $4.875M annually for Family Resource Center Funding
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/19/2025
First Communication Date
2/28/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Met with Representative Hurd advocating for the $4.875M annually for Family Resource Center Funding
Total Lobbying Effort
No certified reports found.
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.