Wisconsin Literacy Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Wisconsin Literacy provides support, training, and advocacy to adult and family literacy programs.

Lobbying Interests:
Funding to support adult and family literacy, including health literacy and workforce literacy efforts in Wisconsin. Policy related to readability standards for public documents.

Contact
JCG
Jacob C Gorges
211 S Paterson St, Suite 170
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-1655
Jake@wisconsinliteracy.org
http://www.wisconsinliteracy.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Matt Phillips Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/6/2025 Withdrawn On N/A
Michael E Welsh Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/6/2025 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 235
Assembly Bill 235
Relating to: workforce literacy grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/19/2025
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 240
Senate Bill 240
Relating to: workforce literacy grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/14/2025
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

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
3/3/2025
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.

Workforce Development: Workforce Development
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Workforce Development

Notification Date
5/2/2025
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Adult Literacy and Workforce Development
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Adult Literacy and Workforce Development

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/17/2025
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.

Development of 2025-27 Biennial State Budget Bill
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of 2025-27 Biennial State Budget Bill

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/17/2025
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.

Spoke with Joint Finance Committee Members about possible support in the 2023-25 State Budget.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Spoke with Joint Finance Committee Members about possible support in the 2023-25 State Budget.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/18/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Comments
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Supporting Documentation
02092023_053551_Wisconsin Literacy - Who We Serve - Talking Points for Legislators 2023.pdf
02092023_053615_Wisconsin Literacy Funding Request for GPR Funds to State Legisators Feb 2023.pdf


The CARES act includes funding for Gov. and state educ. agencies to support a variety of educ. needs, especially those focused on adapting services to students to accommodate for the COVID-19 pandemic. WL signed on to a letter to Gov/DPI/legislature.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The CARES act includes funding for Gov. and state educ. agencies to support a variety of educ. needs, especially those focused on adapting services to students to accommodate for the COVID-19 pandemic. WL signed on to a letter to Gov/DPI/legislature.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/18/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Comments
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Supporting Documentation
20200402_State funding for adult education the impact of COVID-19.mhtml


The dissemination of federal Adult Education and Family Literacy Act funding through the Wisconsin Technical College System.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The dissemination of federal Adult Education and Family Literacy Act funding through the Wisconsin Technical College System.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/18/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Comments
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Spoke with Education Policy Advisor in Governor Evers Office on state and federal funding streams for adult education, COVID Relief funding and Plain Language professional development.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Spoke with Education Policy Advisor in Governor Evers Office on state and federal funding streams for adult education, COVID Relief funding and Plain Language professional development.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
12/18/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Comments
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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.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures