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' compensation and unemployment, and publication of legal (public) notices.

CEO Name:
Beth Bennett

Contact
BB
Beth Bennett
34 Schroeder Court, Suite 220
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 283-7621
beth.bennett@wnanews.com
http://www.WNAnews.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Beth Bennett Exclusive Duties Yes Authorized On 12/20/2022 Withdrawn On N/A
Mark Graul Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/20/2022 Withdrawn On N/A
Hannah Huffman Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/20/2022 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 2
Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/7/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 47
Assembly Bill 47
Relating to: public access to actions by Parole Commission.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 31

For
Notification Date
2/21/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 145
Assembly Bill 145
Relating to: obtaining attorney fees and costs under the state's public records law when an authority voluntarily or unilaterally releases a contested record after an action has been filed in court.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 245
Assembly Bill 245
Relating to: county and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agenc...

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 12

Other
Notification Date
5/4/2023
First Communication Date
5/4/2023
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
Supports provision to repeal personal property tax.
Assembly Bill 551
Assembly Bill 551
Relating to: freedom of speech and of the press in school-sponsored media.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/27/2023
First Communication Date
10/26/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 664
Assembly Bill 664
Relating to: disclosures regarding content generated by artificial intelligence in political advertisements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 123

For
Notification Date
1/12/2024
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 837
Assembly Bill 837
Relating to: fees for redacting certain records of law enforcement agencies. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/30/2024
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 898
Assembly Bill 898
Relating to: required instruction in civics in the elementary and high school grades, high school graduation requirements, and private school educational program criteria. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/11/2024
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 1034
Assembly Bill 1034
Relating to: participation in interscholastic athletics and application of the public records and open meetings laws to interscholastic athletic associations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/19/2024
First Communication Date
2/7/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 2
Senate Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
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 has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 48
Senate Bill 48
Relating to: public access to actions by Parole Commission.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 117
Senate Bill 117
Relating to: obtaining attorney fees and costs under the state's public records law when an authority voluntarily or unilaterally releases a contested record after an action has been filed in court.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/9/2023
First Communication Date
3/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 301
Senate Bill 301
Relating to: county and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agenc...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/23/2023
First Communication Date
5/23/2023
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
Supports Personal Property Tax Repeal Provision
Senate Bill 414
Senate Bill 414
Relating to: special motions to strike strategic lawsuits against public participation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/12/2023
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.
Senate Bill 571
Senate Bill 571
Relating to: freedom of speech and of the press in school-sponsored media.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/18/2023
First Communication Date
12/5/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 644
Senate Bill 644
Relating to: disclosures regarding content generated by artificial intelligence in political advertisements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
1/30/2024
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 789
Senate Bill 789
Relating to: fees for redacting certain records of law enforcement agencies. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 253

Against
Notification Date
1/8/2024
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 944
Senate Bill 944
Relating to: the availability of information on crimes through the consolidated court automation programs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/20/2024
First Communication Date
2/6/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 980
Senate Bill 980
Relating to: participation in interscholastic athletics and application of the public records and open meetings laws to interscholastic athletic associations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/19/2024
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

Public Instruction: Aids to Libraries, Individuals and Organizations
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Aids to Libraries, Individuals and Organizations

Notification Date
2/27/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Revenue: Collection of Taxes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Collection of Taxes

Notification Date
2/27/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
LRB 2480 Relating to advertising tax credit

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

LRB-4115: Wisconsin Civic Information Consortium
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-4115: Wisconsin Civic Information Consortium

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/30/2024
First Communication Date
1/30/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

LRB-4790: Newspaper Tax Credit
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-4790: Newspaper Tax Credit

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/30/2024
First Communication Date
1/30/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

LRB-4901: Journalism Fellowship Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-4901: Journalism Fellowship Program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/30/2024
First Communication Date
1/30/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

LRB-4532/1, Fees for redacting certain records of law enforcement agencies
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-4532/1, Fees for redacting certain records of law enforcement agencies

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/18/2023
First Communication Date
12/4/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Support for Local Journalism
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for Local Journalism

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/18/2023
First Communication Date
12/14/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

LRB 1777/1199: Obtaining attorney fees and costs under the state's public records.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 1777/1199: Obtaining attorney fees and costs under the state's public records.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/14/2023
First Communication Date
2/14/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Creating a tax credit for local media advertising
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creating a tax credit for local media advertising

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/5/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

LRB 6488: Obtaining attorney fees and costs under the state's public records.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 6488: Obtaining attorney fees and costs under the state's public records.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/5/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Workers' compensation and unemployment
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Workers' compensation and unemployment

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/5/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Taxation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Taxation

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/5/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

information brokering
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
information brokering

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/5/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

publication of legal (public) notices
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
publication of legal (public) notices

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/5/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Recycling
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Recycling

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/5/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Independent contractors
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Independent contractors

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/5/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

open meeting and open records issues
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
open meeting and open records issues

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/5/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$6,000.00
2023
July - December
$6,000.00
2024
January - June
$6,200.00
Total $18,200.00
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
23.50
2023
July - December
6.75
2024
January - June
7.75
Total 38.00
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
52.25
2023
July - December
18.25
2024
January - June
21.25
Total 91.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: public access to actions by Parole Commission.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
1%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: obtaining attorney fees and costs under the state's public records law when an authority voluntarily or unilaterally releases a contested record after an action has been filed in court.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
15%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: county and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agencies and counties to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System; fire and police commissions of first class cities; eliminating the personal property tax; reporting certain crimes and other incidents that occur on school property or school transportation; advisory referenda; local health officers; local public protection services; exceptions to local levy limits; local regulation of certain quarry operations; emergency services; local approval of projects and activities under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program; requiring a referendum; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
1%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: public access to actions by Parole Commission.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: obtaining attorney fees and costs under the state's public records law when an authority voluntarily or unilaterally releases a contested record after an action has been filed in court.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
15%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: county and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agencies and counties to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System; fire and police commissions of first class cities; eliminating the personal property tax; reporting certain crimes and other incidents that occur on school property or school transportation; advisory referenda; local health officers; local public protection services; exceptions to local levy limits; local regulation of certain quarry operations; emergency services; local approval of projects and activities under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program; requiring a referendum; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: freedom of speech and of the press in school-sponsored media.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: fees for redacting certain records of law enforcement agencies. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: required instruction in civics in the elementary and high school grades, high school graduation requirements, and private school educational program criteria. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: freedom of speech and of the press in school-sponsored media.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: fees for redacting certain records of law enforcement agencies. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: disclosures regarding content generated by artificial intelligence in political advertisements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: special motions to strike strategic lawsuits against public participation. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: disclosures regarding content generated by artificial intelligence in political advertisements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2%

Budget Bill Subjects

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures