Wisconsin Newspaper Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Newspaper industry.
Lobbying Interests:
Our interests include open meeting and open records issues, First Amendment, independent contractors, recycling, information brokering, taxation, workers comp and unemployment.
Title:
Executive Director
Newspaper industry.
Lobbying Interests:
Our interests include open meeting and open records issues, First Amendment, independent contractors, recycling, information brokering, taxation, workers comp and unemployment.
Title:
Executive Director
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 113
relating to: public inspection of the records of the canvass of elections for the offices of president and vice president.
Bill Text and History
3/6/2003
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.
Comments
Newspapers have deadlines to get out the story and they need the information as soon as possible to do the best stories possible.
relating to: public inspection of the records of the canvass of elections for the offices of president and vice president.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/6/2003
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.
Comments
Newspapers have deadlines to get out the story and they need the information as soon as possible to do the best stories possible.
Assembly Bill 128
relating to: disciplinary procedures for certain local law enforcement officers and fire fighters.
Bill Text and History
6/4/2003
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: disciplinary procedures for certain local law enforcement officers and fire fighters.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date6/4/2003
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 187
relating to: the newspaper recycling fee and the recycled content of newsprint used in newspapers.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 106
5/30/2003
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.
Comments
The newsprint mill that buys about half of Wisconsin's scrap paper makes 25 percent recycled content paper. Without this bill, Wisconsin hurts its best customer.
relating to: the newspaper recycling fee and the recycled content of newsprint used in newspapers.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 106
For
Notification Date5/30/2003
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.
Comments
The newsprint mill that buys about half of Wisconsin's scrap paper makes 25 percent recycled content paper. Without this bill, Wisconsin hurts its best customer.
Assembly Bill 196
relating to: access to public records.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 47
6/11/2003
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: access to public records.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 47
For
Notification Date6/11/2003
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 433
relating to: authorizing cities, villages, towns, and counties to suspend their compliance with certain state mandates.
Bill Text and History
7/23/2003
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: authorizing cities, villages, towns, and counties to suspend their compliance with certain state mandates.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/23/2003
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 444
relating to: carrying or going armed with a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
9/11/2003
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.
Comments
Proposed Wis. Stats. s. 175.50 (18) should be removed from the bill. The Wisconsin Newspaper Association takes no position on the balance of the bill.
relating to: carrying or going armed with a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date9/11/2003
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.
Comments
Proposed Wis. Stats. s. 175.50 (18) should be removed from the bill. The Wisconsin Newspaper Association takes no position on the balance of the bill.
Assembly Bill 448
relating to: confidentiality of autopsy records.
Bill Text and History
7/25/2003
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.
Comments
In an issue as fundamental as life and death, the government should not be given the opportunity to hide information from the public which may need access to photos to ascertain if the authorities/family are telling the truth about a death
relating to: confidentiality of autopsy records.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/25/2003
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.
Comments
In an issue as fundamental as life and death, the government should not be given the opportunity to hide information from the public which may need access to photos to ascertain if the authorities/family are telling the truth about a death
Assembly Bill 452
relating to: publication of the street address of a person who provides day care in the persons home.
Bill Text and History
8/5/2003
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: publication of the street address of a person who provides day care in the persons home.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/5/2003
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 454
relating to: disclosure of certain records of elective or major appointive state or local officials under the Wisconsin Retirement System.
Bill Text and History
8/5/2003
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: disclosure of certain records of elective or major appointive state or local officials under the Wisconsin Retirement System.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/5/2003
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 517
relating to: public notice of proposed sales of state-owned real property.
Bill Text and History
11/19/2003
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.
Comments
Needs amended to be specific that the notice will be either a Class III public notice or a display ad.
relating to: public notice of proposed sales of state-owned real property.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date11/19/2003
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.
Comments
Needs amended to be specific that the notice will be either a Class III public notice or a display ad.
Assembly Bill 523
relating to: repealing certain filing, notice, and bidding requirements related to industrial development revenue bonds.
Bill Text and History
9/22/2003
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.
Comments
Cutting public notices of bids as this bill does is likely to INCREASE costs, not lower them.
relating to: repealing certain filing, notice, and bidding requirements related to industrial development revenue bonds.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/22/2003
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.
Comments
Cutting public notices of bids as this bill does is likely to INCREASE costs, not lower them.
Assembly Bill 541
relating to: posting of certain personal information in governmental records on the Internet.
Bill Text and History
10/1/2003
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: posting of certain personal information in governmental records on the Internet.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/1/2003
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 543
relating to: notice of public meetings held by certain bodies within the University of Wisconsin System.
Bill Text and History
10/6/2003
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.
Comments
This bill is going in the right direction...
relating to: notice of public meetings held by certain bodies within the University of Wisconsin System.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/6/2003
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.
Comments
This bill is going in the right direction...
Assembly Bill 546
relating to: the qualifications of newspapers permitted to publish legal notices.
Bill Text and History
10/3/2003
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.
Comments
Public notices belong in NEWSpapers which the recipients choose to read.
relating to: the qualifications of newspapers permitted to publish legal notices.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/3/2003
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.
Comments
Public notices belong in NEWSpapers which the recipients choose to read.
Assembly Bill 585
relating to: expanding the right of privacy.
Bill Text and History
10/15/2003
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: expanding the right of privacy.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/15/2003
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 593
relating to: publication of municipal legal notices.
Bill Text and History
10/22/2003
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: publication of municipal legal notices.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/22/2003
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 703
relating to: approval of Indian gaming compacts and recommendations from the legislature and exemptions from the open meetings law for certain meetings related to Indian gaming compacts.
Bill Text and History
12/18/2003
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.
Comments
Oppose unless amended to provide for public notice and open meeting
relating to: approval of Indian gaming compacts and recommendations from the legislature and exemptions from the open meetings law for certain meetings related to Indian gaming compacts.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/18/2003
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.
Comments
Oppose unless amended to provide for public notice and open meeting
Senate Bill 8
relating to: withholding certain security information from public inspection.
Bill Text and History
2/4/2003
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: withholding certain security information from public inspection.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/4/2003
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 14
relating to: invasion of privacy and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 50
3/11/2003
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: invasion of privacy and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 50
None
Notification Date3/11/2003
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 15
relating to: creation of a Joint Survey Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates.
Bill Text and History
2/14/2003
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: creation of a Joint Survey Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/14/2003
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 78
relating to: access to public records.
Bill Text and History
6/11/2003
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: access to public records.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/11/2003
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 100
relating to: administrative rule making regarding small businesses, data used by administrative agencies in preparing proposed rules, increasing attorney fees, creating an Internet site for proposed rules, and creating a Small Business Regulatory Review Bo...
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 145
5/9/2003
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: administrative rule making regarding small businesses, data used by administrative agencies in preparing proposed rules, increasing attorney fees, creating an Internet site for proposed rules, and creating a Small Business Regulatory Review Bo...
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 145
None
Notification Date5/9/2003
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 214
relating to: carrying or going armed with a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
9/11/2003
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.
Comments
Proposed Wis. Stats. s. 175.50 (18) should be removed from the bill. The Wisconsin Newspaper Association takes no position on the balance of the bill.
relating to: carrying or going armed with a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date9/11/2003
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.
Comments
Proposed Wis. Stats. s. 175.50 (18) should be removed from the bill. The Wisconsin Newspaper Association takes no position on the balance of the bill.
Senate Bill 266
relating to: notice of public meetings held by certain bodies within the University of Wisconsin System.
Bill Text and History
10/14/2003
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.
Comments
Willing to work on a compromise, but since notice has to be sent to those expected to attend meetings, adding media to the list to be notified shouldn't be too big a task.
relating to: notice of public meetings held by certain bodies within the University of Wisconsin System.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/14/2003
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.
Comments
Willing to work on a compromise, but since notice has to be sent to those expected to attend meetings, adding media to the list to be notified shouldn't be too big a task.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Publication of legal notices.
Publication of legal notices.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/13/2004
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/13/2004
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.
LRB2278/2 Autopsy photos. To ensure public safety isn't compromised, access to autopsy photos must continue.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB2278/2 Autopsy photos. To ensure public safety isn't compromised, access to autopsy photos must continue.
LRB2278/2 Autopsy photos. To ensure public safety isn't compromised, access to autopsy photos must continue.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/23/2003
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/23/2003
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
change the newsprint recycled mandate
change the newsprint recycled mandate
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/21/2003
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/21/2003
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Oppose initiative to exempt school board emails from open records requirements
Oppose initiative to exempt school board emails from open records requirements
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/21/2003
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/21/2003
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek to maintain public notice publication in newspapers
Seek to maintain public notice publication in newspapers
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/21/2003
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/21/2003
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
potential improvements to the Do Not Call list
potential improvements to the Do Not Call list
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/20/2003
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/20/2003
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $13,488.62 |
2004 July - December $11,311.20 |
Total $24,799.82 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 36.00 |
2004 July - December 5.75 |
Total 41.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 148.50 |
2004 July - December 93.40 |
Total 241.90 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: approval of Indian gaming compacts and recommendations from the legislature and exemptions from the open meetings law for certain meetings related to Indian gaming compacts.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 6% |
2004 July - December |
Total 4% |
relating to: carrying or going armed with a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 7% |
2004 July - December |
Total 5% |
relating to: confidentiality of autopsy records.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 7% |
2004 July - December |
Total 5% |
relating to: the qualifications of newspapers permitted to publish legal notices.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 15% |
2004 July - December |
Total 10% |
relating to: withholding certain security information from public inspection.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 65% |
2004 July - December |
Total 42% |
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
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December 100% |
Total 35% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.