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American Express Company Business Interest: Charge card and credit card service. Area Of Interest: All matters possibly related to the regulation of charge cards, credit cards or bank cards.
3M Company Business Interest: Traffic control and materials. General corporate and business issues. Area Of Interest: Matters relating to transportation, law enforcement, safety, registration issues, registration plates, commerce, business, health, environment and taxation.
AAA Wisconsin Business Interest: Users of Wisconsin roads, highways and interstates, including drivers and passengers Area Of Interest: Automobile transportation and travel-related matters, with attendant environmental quality and safety standards. Matters related to the safety, financing, environmental influence and insurance of automobile transportation and other forms of travel.
AARP Business Interest: To represent individuals 50 years old and older and not any specific trade or professional organizations. Area Of Interest: Health care, financial security, caregiving, and utilities.
AbbVie, Inc. Business Interest: Pharmaceutical Research and Development Area Of Interest: Issues related to patient healthcare and pharmaceutical sales, research and development.
Academic Staff Professionals Representation Organization (ASPRO) Business Interest: University of Wisconsin system academic staff. Area Of Interest: ASPRO is primarily interested in legislation that affects higher education in the University of Wisconsin system and the academic staff members within the system.
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. Business Interest: Provider of mental health, recovery and addiction treatment services. Area Of Interest: Matters related to opiate abuse prevention; matters related to medicaide reimbursement; matters related to mental health care
Adapt Pharma, Inc Business Interest: Matters related to the pharmaceutical industry Area Of Interest: Matters related to the pharmaceutical industry
Advanced Disposal, Inc. (formerly Veolia ES Solid Waste, Inc.) Business Interest: All matters related to solid waste collection, recycling and disposal, including biofuels and electric power generation and distribution. Area Of Interest: Solid waste and recycling services and related issues, including biofuels and electric power generation and distribution.
AFSCME International Union Business Interest: AFSCME International Union is the national organization for AFSCME State and Local affiliates across the country. We are a member supported organization, supported by dues paying members. AFSCME Council 32 and their affiliated locals is the Wisconsin AFSCME IU affiliate. Area Of Interest: Policies impacting state workers in various state departments, including Corrections, Workforce Development, UW System, Transportation, Health Services and Children and Families. State employee compensation. Aids to local units of government. Local government control. Collective Bargaining rights for public and private sector workers. Government rules and regulations impacting public and private workers. Wages, benefits and workplace conditions for public workers.
AFSCME Wisconsin Council 32 Business Interest: AFSCME Council 32 represents labor. Financial support comes from contributions from our members. Area Of Interest: Corrections - both institutional and community care and county corrections; transportation funding, street and highway worker safety; long term care; county economic support services; child care services and funding; state employee rights and compensation; health insurance generally; worker health and safety; preserving public services; civil service; collective bargaining; employment relations; worker rights; supporting worker retirement including protecting the Wisconsin Retirement System, K-12 and higher education (UW System and technical colleges), fair elections, protecting voting rights and redistricting.
Aggregate Producers of Wisconsin Inc Business Interest: Nonmetallic mining industry. Area Of Interest: Legislation and rules dealing with mineral extraction or transportation, or permitting of nonmetallic mining operations, as well as any other agency rules or legislation that may affect the aggregate industry.
AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin Inc Business Interest: HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services; sexual health, including the screening, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections; hepatitis C prevention, care and treatment services. Area Of Interest: Areas related to HIV, AIDS, public health, public health funding, medical assistance/Medicaid reimbursement and eligibility, and sexual health, including sexually transmitted infections.
Aim Transfer & Storage Business Interest: Providing the highest quality intermodal transportation services to a variety of customers seeking container movement Area Of Interest: Issues relating to intermodal transportation services and the rail preservation program
Alkermes, Inc. Business Interest: Biopharmaceutical company which makes pharmaceuticals for drug and alcohol treatment Area Of Interest: Issues affecting the biopharmaceutical treatment for alcohol and drug addiction
All Aboard Wisconsin Business Interest: All Aboard Wisconsin is an alliance of organizations and individuals promoting all connecting transit modes with passenger rail, improving freight rail systems and insuring these systems are a statewide integral part of Wisconsin's and the nations transportation network. Area Of Interest: All Aboard Wisconsin will monitor all areas of state administrative, executive and legislative policies relating to public transportation, passenger rail, and freight rail services. We will advocate for expanding and improving these critical programs including keeping public transit in the segregated transportation fund, developing a state rail plan, improving the safely and efficiency of our freight rail systems, increasing the frequency of passenger rail service and supporting efforts for the creations and implementation of regional transit authorities.
All American Association of Home Inspectors Business Interest: AAAHI represents home inspectors and their efforts to stay current with laws and regulations governing their industry. AAAHI offers educational training for continuing and would be home inspectors. Area Of Interest: All legislative and administrative matters that may affect the business of conducting home inspections by managers, owners, or employees of the home inspection industry.
Alliance for Regulatory Coordination Business Interest: A consortium of associations and organizations committed to improving regulatory services in Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Any matter that may affect administration of regulatory programs in Wisconsin including but not limited to coordination of state and municipal government programs.
Alliance for Responsible Consumer Legal Funding (ARC) Business Interest: Issues affecting the lawsuit lending industry. Area Of Interest: Issues affecting consumer finance and legal funding.
Alliance Legal Services Business Interest: Disability Rights Wisconsin, Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee, Judacare, Legal Action of Wisconsin Area Of Interest: Alliance for Legal Services is looking to increase access for those who need help navigating the Wisconsin legal system. That access to the court system will help indigent individuals achieve levels of independence that will prepare them for the workforce, obtain drivers licenses, and escape harmful situations. Wisconsin faces a shortfall in funding when it comes to civil legal services and the Alliance of Legal Services is attempting to fill that gap.
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Business Interest: Automobile manufacturing. Area Of Interest: Representing the common interests of its members on a broad range of public policy issues, including motor vehicle safety and drivability, environmental and energy policies, and warranties and financial matters.
Alliance of Health Insurers, U.A. Business Interest: Organized to represent health insurers and their members. Area Of Interest: Legislative and regulatory matters affecting the sale and purchase of health insurance, the funding and operations of the Medical Assistance Program, and health and insurance policy.
Alliance of Wisconsin Retailers, LLC Business Interest: Retail trade. Area Of Interest: All matters affecting Wisconsin's retailers including tax policies, environmental legislation, minimum wage, energy issues, health care, gift cards, data security, and sick leave legislation.
Alliant Energy Business Interest: Utility company (gas, water, electric - regulated by PSCW and other state agencies) with all energy-related interests. Area Of Interest: Legislation dealing with energy, environment, transportation, business, tax, economic development, employer/employee issues as well as agency rules affecting these same areas.
Allstate Insurance Company Business Interest: Insurance: Property and Casualty, Life and Financial Services. Area Of Interest: All matters affecting the Property and Casualty insurance industry and consumers
Altria Client Services LLC Business Interest: Altria Client Serivces LLC and its affiliates - Philip Morris U.S.A. Inc., John Middleton Co., US Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC, and Nu Mark LLC- involved in the manufacturing and selling of tobacco products. Area Of Interest: All matters affecting the manufacture, processing, packaging, distribution, sales, use and taxation of tobacco products.
Alzheimer's Association Business Interest: none Area Of Interest: The Alzheimer's Association will engage with state officials on issues impacting individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia and their caregivers. The Association will advocate for increased funding for research, the State Budget including funding for the Alzheimer's and Family Caregiver Support Program, legislation assisting caregivers to receive the support and resources needed, and legislation eliminating the exploitation of vulnerable senior populations. The Association will also work to promote educational opportunities for family and professional caregivers, promote long-term care options, and engage on legislation and administrative rules impacting rural health initiatives, transportation, Medicaid and Medicaid reimbursement rates, insurance, transportation, and other issue areas impacting individuals with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia and their caregivers.
Amazon.com, Inc. Business Interest: Retail Sales, Information Technology Area Of Interest: All matters affecting the retail and information technology industries
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Business Interest: ACS CAN is the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society. Area Of Interest: Tobacco control policy - taxation, prevention, cessation - health care access, affordability and adequacy, Palliative Care, Medicaid and nutrition and physical activity policy.
American Chemistry Council Business Interest: Advocacy for chemical/plastics issues state legislation and regulation. Area Of Interest: Any legislation which addresses Wisconsin's recycling law and recycling funding issues; manufacturer's responsibility; any plastic-specific legislation, DNR issues, chemical issues, plastics issues.
American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Inc Business Interest: A 501(c)(4) membership group dedicated to defending civil liberties of all Wisconsin residents. Area Of Interest: The ACLU of Wisconsin lobbies in the areas of constitutional rights including but not limited to freedom of expression, criminal justice and corrections, education reform, voting rights, immigration, reproductive freedom, data privacy and equal protection.
American College of Nurse-Midwives (WI Affiliate) Business Interest: Professional association of nurse midwives in Wisconsin Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules affecting the practice of nurse-midwifery in Wisconsin.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - WI Section Business Interest: Legislative proposals related to women's health, physician workforce, patient-physician relationship and Medicaid. Area Of Interest: Legislative proposals related to women's health, physician workforce, patient-physician relationship and Medicaid.
American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin Business Interest: The American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin (ACEC WI) represents Wisconsin’s engineering businesses. Our mission is to create a healthy environment for engineering firms to advance the prosperity and welfare of Wisconsin. ACEC WI members design roads, bridges, dams, water and wastewater facilities, buildings, recreational facilities and more. Area Of Interest: The American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin monitors contracting issues including qualifications based selection, procurement & design-build, environmental & development issues, infrastructure, transportation and state agency funding, tort reform, licensing matters of design professionals.
American Diabetes Association Business Interest: We lead the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fight for those affected by diabetes. We fund research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes. We deliver services to hundreds of communities. We provide objective and credible information. We give voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Area Of Interest: Matters related to persons with diabetes, generally in the areas of research and programs, health care, prevention, discrimination, health disparities, and treatments and technology
American Fair Credit Council Business Interest: Debt settlement. Area Of Interest: Regulation of and issues relating to debt settlement.
American Family Insurance Group Business Interest: Insurance: Property, casualty, life and financial services. Area Of Interest: Insurance legislation and regulation: property/casualty/life insurance issues, taxes, drones, home automation and employer related issues.
American Family Life Assurance Company (Aflac) Business Interest: Supplemental Insurance. Area Of Interest: Matters involving health insurance, health coverage and overall Wisconsin healthcare.
American Federation for Children Business Interest: Education Area Of Interest: Education, policy issues facing the state legislature in particular issues related to public and private school choice options and related issues affecting delivery of education in state, such as taxation.
American Heart Association Business Interest: Heart disease and stroke survivors and loved ones; health care provider groups, including hospitals, and other business. Area Of Interest: obesity prevention, tobacco control, CPR, 911, EMS, and systems of care for stroke, STEMI and sudden cardiac arrest victims.
American International Group, Inc. Business Interest: Commercial Property, Casualty Insurance, Life Insurance, Annuities Area Of Interest: All matters affecting commercial property and casualty insurance, all insurance, life insurance, retirement products, and annuities.
American Kratom Assocation Business Interest: On behalf of the growing numbers of Kratom users, including doctors, lawyers, teachers and law enforcement officers, The American Kratom Association, as a Virginia registered non-profit works to help protect their ability to use Kratom for the purposes of improved health and well being. Area Of Interest: issues related to legalization, use, marketing and manufacturing of Kratom
American Lung Association, dba American Lung Association in Wisconsin Business Interest: Individual, corporate, foundation, government grants and donations; special events. Area Of Interest: The American Lung Association in Wisconsin supports legislative initiatives to enhance awareness and compliance with federal, state and local tobacco control policies, clean air standards and public health measures. Specific activities include raising the state taxes on tobacco and nicotine products, funding the state tobacco prevention program at CDC recommended level, improving patient access to affordable quality health care and reducing air pollution, indoors and outdoors.
American Massage Therapy Association, Wisconsin Chapter Business Interest: Massage Therapy Area Of Interest: Updating Wisconsin law regarding the regulation and licensing of massage therapists and bodyworkers.
American Petroleum Institute Business Interest: Oil and natural gas industry. Area Of Interest: Any legislative or administrative action/proposal which may have a direct or indirect impact upon the petroleum industry or upon a segment thereof.
American Property Casualty Insurance Association Business Interest: Insurance Area Of Interest: Any and all matters pertaining to insurance, tort, workers compensation, tax, and local government property insurance fund
American Red Cross Business Interest: The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and disaster preparedness education in the United States Area Of Interest: The Red Cross will target areas that help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Such areas may include disaster response and education, terrorism response, medical and health issues, and education on issues such as CPR, Compression only CPR, or other first-aid responses.
American Resort Development Association Business Interest: Trade association representing the vacation ownership and resort development industries. Area Of Interest: All issues related to the development or regulation of timeshares in Wisconsin.
American Society of Interior Designers Business Interest: Through education, knowledge sharing, advocacy, community building and outreach, we strive to advance the interior design profession and, in the process, to demonstrate and celebrate the power of design to positively change people’s lives. ASID represents both small and large businesses as well as individuals who offer the practice of interior design. Area Of Interest: Interior designer practice rights
Americans For Prosperity Business Interest: Nonprofit 501(c) (4) organization Area Of Interest: All issues pertaining to the size and scope of government specifically advocacy as it relates to issues of taxation, regulation, judicial fairness, and government spending.
America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) Business Interest: Trade association for the health insurance industry. Area Of Interest: Legislation and regulations affecting the operations and affairs of health insurance companies and health plans.
Americash Loans of WI, LLC Business Interest: Offering short term lending services. Area Of Interest: Legislation relating to consumer finance and the retail financial services industry.
Amgen, Inc. Business Interest: Pharmaceutical manufacturing Area Of Interest: All matters relating to the pharmaceuticals and health care industries
Andrew's Voice, Inc. Business Interest: Andrew's Voice, Inc. does not have members. Initial funding was received from over 100 individual donors. The organization does not represent, and is not funded by, any industry, trade, profession or other group. Area Of Interest: The organization will seek to reform state legislation affecting the rights of persons subject to involuntary civil commitment. These rights are primarily governed by Chapter 51 of the Wisconsin Statutes; however, there may be other legislative efforts that collaterally impact the population that Andrew's Voice seeks to represent. For example, the organization will lobby in favor of proposed amendment of Wisconsin's expungement statute; the organization may also support mandatory mental health courts in every county.
Anheuser-Busch Companies (formerly Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.) Business Interest: Primarily the manufacture of beer & related products and services. Area Of Interest: Matters affecting Anheuser-Busch Companies, or any subsidiaries thereof. Business regulation and enforcement, three-tier system and taxation of beer.
Anthem, Inc. and Its Affiliates Business Interest: Health insurance, life insurance, dental insurance, Medicaid managed care Area Of Interest: LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS AFFECTING THE COMMERCIAL HEALTH, LIFE, AND DENTAL INSURANCE MARKETS AND LEGISLATION AND REGULATION AFFECTING MEDICAID MANAGED CARE.
Apartment Association of South Central Wisconsin Business Interest: Multi-family housing, rental housing property, owners, managers, residents & developers of rental housing. Area Of Interest: Landlord & tenant issues, rental housing, property taxation, tax base-municipal issues, property owner rights, land use & housing policy related to rental housing.
Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. Business Interest: Trade organization representing the interests of rental property owners and the rental housing industry of southeastern Wisconsin Area Of Interest: Landlord/tenant legislation and administrative rules Municipal regulation of the rental housing industry Construction, safety and budget issues affecting rental property owners
Apple Inc. Business Interest: Computer Utilization in Education Area Of Interest: Any legislation or rules affecting education, training and information technology.
Aquilo Wind Development Business Interest: Offshore Wind Development Area Of Interest: -
Arts Wisconsin Business Interest: Wisconsin's arts and culture sector Area Of Interest: We will address asset- and community-based cultural development, diversifying Wisconsin's economy through local, regional and state investment in the arts and creative development, integrating the arts into the educational process for all Wisconsin students, strengthening quality of life and community vitality throughout the state and engaging Wisconsin residents through the arts.
Ascension Wisconsin Business Interest: Healthcare service providers including hospitals, physician services and other services. Area Of Interest: Ascension Wisconsin will address issues in areas related to the delivery of health care services including facilities, hospitals, physician, health system management, reimbursement, Medicaid, regulation and personnel. Additionally, areas that relate to the ability to carry out our mission as a Catholic organization and preservation of tax-exempt status for not-for-profit health care providers.
Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin Inc Business Interest: Construction industry, commercial and heavy markets. Area Of Interest: The association may attempt to influence issues and rules that deal with employer/employee relations such as training, equal rights, workers and unemployment compensation, wage rates, taxes (payroll). Also issues which deal with marketplace conditions such as government intervention into the private sector, utility intrusion into private sector, expansion of states infrastructure (highways), and environmentally related regulations.
Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee Inc Business Interest: Commercial Trade Association Area Of Interest: Any and all laws and regulations affecting commercial construction industry.
Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin Inc Business Interest: General contractors in Wisconsin. Commercial construction. Area Of Interest: Any legislation or rule affecting commercial contractors such as taxes, trade licensing, building codes, bidding, lien law, prevailing wage, environmental, and contracts.
Association of Dental Support Organizations Business Interest: A trade association that supports dentists with non-clinical services. Area Of Interest: Healthcare
Association of State Prosecutors Business Interest: Association representing the interests of Wisconsin Assistant District Attorneys. Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules relating to Wisconsin's criminal code and affecting Assistant District Attorneys.
Association of Wisconsin School Administrators Business Interest: Providing professional services to school administrators through inservices, publications, research, and field services. Area Of Interest: The Assn will primarily attempt to influence legislation and administrative rules governing public PK-12 education. They will also attemp to influence legislation and administrative rules involving telecommunications, food and drugs, child welfare, social services, taxation, trust funds, and transportation issues that pertain to PK-12 education.
Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs, Inc. Business Interest: Preservation and promotion of snowmobiling in Wisconsin Area Of Interest: All matters affecting snowmobiling including but not limited to: snowmobile operation, safety programs, permitting and registration requirements, trail maintenance, and snowmobile recreation council matters.
Association of Wisconsin Surgery Centers, Inc. Business Interest: Professionals engaged in the clinical and administrative management of Wisconsin ambulatory surgery centers. Area Of Interest: Ambulatory surgical center regulations and taxes; health care regulations; medical liability issues; health care financing, Medicaid reimbursement
Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions Business Interest: Tourism attractions. Area Of Interest: All matters affecting Tourism Attractions, especially related to tourism promotion funding and the school opening date. Room tax.
AT&T Wisconsin Business Interest: Telecommunications and Communications Services Area Of Interest: Any laws, rules, or practices that affect the conduct of business by AT&T as a provider of communications services. Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
ATC Management Inc. Business Interest: Creation, governance and operation of electric transmission company. Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules affecting the creation, operation, or governance of electric transmission companies and activities relating to public utility industry in general.
A-Team Grassroots System Inc. Business Interest: Member families throughout Wisconsin share the common goal of grassroots efforts to educate and advocate for an understanding of the disabled community and its efforts to create employment, housing, and living opportunities. Its families engage with lawmakers and policymakers to support medicaid funding for a full array of service choice. Area Of Interest: A-team will work to influence the legislative process of budgeting and statute creation in an effort to advance the cause of benefitting people with disabilities in the workplace, society, and home. A-team will lobby to protect 14(c) status and the benefits it offers to employers and employees.
Augusta Enterprises, LLC Business Interest: Development of commercial and residential property Area Of Interest: All matters related to property development including environmental regulation.
Aurora Health Care Inc Business Interest: Issues impacting health care financing and delivery, and community health initiatives. Area Of Interest: Issues impacting health care financing and delivery, and community health initiatives.
AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. Business Interest: ANY LEGISLATIVE OR REGULATORY MATTERS AFFECTING THE CAR RENTAL INDUSTRY IN WISCONSIN; OPPOSITION TO CAR RENTAL TAXES TO FUND DIFFERENT PROJECTS OR PROGRAMS. Area Of Interest: OPPOSITION TO RENTAL CAR FEES AND TAXES ; SEPERATELY INTERESTED IN PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN WISCONSIN.
Axon Enterprise, Inc. Business Interest: Law enforcement solutions Area Of Interest: Matters affecting law enforcement and technology
Badger Advocates, Inc. Business Interest: Badger Advocates was formed to advocate and build support for the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Area Of Interest: All matters related to the state's relationship with and support of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Badger Institute Business Interest: The institute’s work focuses on such issue arenas as state and local government tax policy and spending, including related program accountability, consequences and effectiveness. It also focuses on federalism, criminal justice and corrections, transportation and workforce development; occupational licensing, welfare and social services; and other issues that have or could have a significant impact on the quality of life and future of the state. Area Of Interest: State and local government tax policy and spending, including related program accountability, consequences and effectiveness. We also focus on federalism, criminal justice and corrections, transportation and economic workforce development; occupational licensing, welfare and social services; and other issues that have or could have a significant impact on the quality of life and future of the state.
Badger State Sheriffs' Association Business Interest: The Badger State Sheriffs' Association is made up of the 72 Wisconsin Sheriffs. The BSSA promotes state-wide law enforcement and public safety initiatives that assist The Office of Sheriff with providing professional, prepared, and up-to-date services to the citizens of each County and the State of Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: The BSSA will work with local, State, and Federal officials on public safety, law enforcement, emergency management, corrections, court, civil process and other crime prevention programs and services.
Bank of America Corporation Business Interest: Banking and financial services. Area Of Interest: Matters affecting the banking and financial services industry.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation Business Interest: Our mission to save and sustain lives inspires our work and our commitment to expanding access to care, providing cost-effective healthcare solutions, delivering quality products and advancing innovations for the world. Area Of Interest: Delivery of dialysate, drugs, or devices necessary to perform home peritoneal kidney dialysis and other health care issues.
Bayer US, LLC Business Interest: Manufacture and sale of agricultural and non-agricultural pesticides and biotechnology products serving farmers around the world. Area Of Interest: We are interested in all legislative and regulatory issues impacting agricultural biotechnology, agricultural seed, and agricultural crop protection products.
Bemis Company, Inc. Business Interest: Manufacturer of flexible packaging Area Of Interest: Environmental permit streamlining
Bergstrom Automotive Business Interest: Retail automotive sales and service Area Of Interest: Economic Development
Bettercity: Superior Inc. Business Interest: Better City Superior is a group of citizens and businesses working to grow and enhance our community. Established by Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen in late 2013, we are a nonprofit grassroots organization that is local, privately led and privately funded. Our vision is to ensure that Superior has a future as bright as the people who live here. Area Of Interest: Specific small market adoption of Exhisting Exposition District Legislation for Superior, WI
Beyond Vision Business Interest: Receives income from products and services produced by those vision impaired persons employed by the entity. Also receives donations. The agency will work with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Department of Workforce Development and all other agencies that may deal with employment of persons with disabilities. Area Of Interest: Capital Budget matters and any issues of legislative or administrative actions affecting our mission of providing meaningful work experience for individuals who have significant vision loss or blindness.
Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin Business Interest: Bicycle industry and members of the organization. Area Of Interest: All issues related to bicycle and pedestrian safety or budgeting for bicycle and pedestrian projects, eBike legislation, and eminent domain.
Bio Forward Inc. (formerly Wisconsin Biotechnology and Medical Device Association Inc) Business Interest: Trade association of Wisconsin biotechnology companies. Area Of Interest: All human, plant and animal biotechnology issues such as stem cell research, cloning and drug therapy development.
Biogen Business Interest: Matters related to the pharmaceuticals and health care industries Area Of Interest: Matters related to the pharmaceuticals and health care industries
Bird Rides, Inc. Business Interest: transportation Area Of Interest: Represent Bird's interests around transportation & scooters before all government entities/and or bodies. Help Bird develop key relationships.
BMO Harris Bank (formerly Marshall & Ilsley Corporation) Business Interest: Banking and Data Services. Area Of Interest: Banking and related financial matters.
BNSF Railway Business Interest: BNSF Railway moves freight across the country and through/to Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Issues related to freight railroads in the state of Wisconsin.
Bowling Centers Association of Wisconsin Business Interest: Trade group representing the interests of its member bowling centers Area Of Interest: Areas of interest include changes in liquor laws, personal property tax and sales tax affecting the business operation of bowling centers.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Wisconsin Business Interest: We serve over 145,000 youth at 151 sites in 57 cities across Wisconsin, or more than any organization other than our public school system. In 2018, the State of Wisconsin contribution was less than 2% of our total budget, and we want them to become stronger partners as we continue to invest in our future. With two thirds of our kids living outside of Madison and Milwaukee, we support programs and funding that allows all Wisconsin's Clubs to continue to offer unique programs that promote the positive development of young people. Area Of Interest: We focus is on securing resources that result in measurable outcomes for youth in academic achievement, career skill building, workforce development, juvenile crime reduction, prevention of opioid abuse, and positive civic engagement. We support and track legislation and budget matters related to programs and activities for school age youth statewide.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Business Interest: Pharmacautical Manufacturer Area Of Interest: All matters relating to health care and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Business Interest: Promote rail safety and labor issues. Area Of Interest: Rail safety and health issues, labor education issues.
Brunswick Corporation Business Interest: Manufacturer and sales of recreational products Area Of Interest: Budget items per issues pertaining to research and development tax credits. 
Capitol Husting Company, Inc. Business Interest: Wine and Spirits Distributor Area Of Interest: Legislation and rules affecting the distribution of wine and spirits
Celgene Corporation Business Interest: Biopharmaceutical company. Area Of Interest: Health care access to pharmaceuticals, biotechnology issues, and cancer drug repository programs.
CenturyLink (formerly CenturyTel Service Group LLC) Business Interest: Telecommunications services. Area Of Interest: Legislation or administrative rules affecting telecommunications.
Charter Communications, Inc. Business Interest: Cable TV, High Speed Internet and Telephone Communications Area Of Interest: Cable TV, Broadband and Telecommunications legislation. Taxes and the State Budget Privacy and Consumer legislation
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Business Interest: Children's hospital, medicaid health plan, child welfare, children's health education, and pediatric research. Area Of Interest: We may attempt to influence any state agency or the legislature in any matter affecting health care, children, and research.
Chiropractic Society of Wisconsin Business Interest: Chiropractic health care Area Of Interest: Legislation and rules affecting chiropractic care and the patients they serve, including licensing of chiropractors, insurance, health care, etc.
Church Mutual Insurance Company Business Interest: Property and Casualty Insurance. Area Of Interest: Property and Casualty Insurance matters.
Cigar Association of America Inc Business Interest: Industry trade association of cigar manufacturers, importers, and suppliers. Area Of Interest: Issues affecting cigars and pipe tobacco.
Cigna Corporate Services, LLC Business Interest: Health insurance including Medicare supplement; pharmacy benefits management Area Of Interest: Health insurance; health care; pharmaceuticals; pharmacy benefits management; Medicare/Medicaid and Medicare supplement; state budget issues
Cisco Systems, Inc. Business Interest: Networking for the internet. Area Of Interest: All matters related to state procurement of IT and telecommunications solutions.
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Business Interest: Social and economic justice. Area Of Interest: Health care, good jobs, tax fairness, consumer rights, and democracy
Citizens Against Expanded Gambling, Inc Business Interest: Citizens Against Expanded Gambling will oppose efforts to expand gambling in Wisconsin. We believe expanding gambling will erode Wisconsin’s quality of life. We encourage like-minded citizens to join our efforts to educate policy leaders about the dangers of gambling and to advocate for state policies that will keep Wisconsin a safe and healthy place to raise a family. Area Of Interest: Gambling Lottery Casinos On-line Gambling - Gaming such as Daily Fantasy Sports, Sports Gambling, e-Sports Gambling
Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin Business Interest: CSW is a statewide organization dedicated to education and advocacy in the following areas: historic barn preservation, enhancing state rustic road operations, promoting scenic by-way programs, regulations of off premise billboards.. and this year we have added agricultural tourism to our mission statement. Area Of Interest: CSW will comment and advocate in all areas of legislative and administration actions involving, rustic roads, scenic by-ways, billboard blight, historic barn preservation and agricultural tourism.
Citizens for Responsible Pet Ownership Business Interest: Association of pet stores. Area Of Interest: Any issues affecting pet stores; including the acquisition, treatment and sale of pets.
Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin Business Interest: CUB represents residential and small business customers of electric, natural gas and water utilities. Area Of Interest: Policies affecting consumers of electric, natural gas and water utilities.
City of Madison Business Interest: City/municipal government. Area Of Interest: Subjects pertaining to the provision of municipal services and the manner in which they are funded.
City of Milwaukee Business Interest: Municipality serving 595,351 residents. Area Of Interest: Any and all areas that affect a municipal corporation or its residents and taxpayers.
City of Superior Business Interest: The primary legislative interests for the City of Superior are the safety, stability, prosperity and quality of life of the citizens of Superior. As the direct and closest representative of those citizens, the government and administration of the City of Superior have a direct interest in preserving and enhancing our municipal sovereignty. Area Of Interest: Close the Dart Store loophole. Fund the Wisconsin Section of the Northern Lights Express. Secure either authority to create an exposition district or significant grant funding to invest in economic development. Increase and expand Medicaid Services, particularly for mental health and addiction. Increase Shared Revenue and restore the taxpayer equity formula.
City Year Milwaukee Business Interest: Education/Milwaukee Public Schools/AmeriCorps Area Of Interest: Legislation and funding options focused on improving outcomes for at-risk students in the City of Milwaukee
Clean Grid Alliance Business Interest: To advance the development of wind power and transmission in the Upper Midwest. Membership includes wind developers, turbine manufacturers, construction companies, and other supply chain businesses. Area Of Interest: Promotion of policies that create stable markets for renewables including wind and solar development.
Clean Wisconsin Inc Business Interest: Protect the environment and preserve the quality of life in Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Energy issues, clean air and water, environmental
CNH Industrial America LLC Business Interest: Manufacture, distribution and financing of agricultural and construction equipment. Area Of Interest: Legislation and/or regulation that affects the company's relationship with its dealers, environmental issues that impact its operations with the state, corporate tax issues, warranty or after-sales issues as related to off-road equipment, or other issues that directly impact the company or its operations within the state.
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups Business Interest: Protect and preserve the legal rights and earned benefits of Wisconsin's 1.3 million elderly and people with disabilities. Funds are derived from annual volunteer-membership fees, donations, event sponsorships, public and private sector grants, foundations, educational and community outreach programs and estate planning. Area Of Interest: Budget Issues, Administrative Rulings, Public Hearings, Legislative Bills, Legislative Meetings & Hearings, topics that would impact the rights and earned benefits of Wisconsin's 1.3 million elderly and people with disabilities and intergenerational issues, that impact the quality of life and health for all aging generations.
Code.org Business Interest: Computer science education. Area Of Interest: Computer science education
College Board Business Interest: Education issues affecting K-12 and Higher Education. Appropriations, Assessments, and Accessibility. Area Of Interest: Education policies and appropriations. K-12 and Higher Ed. Appropriations, Assessments, Accessibility, and Improving pathways to higher education.
College Possible Business Interest: Education Area Of Interest: Impact graduation rates for first generation students in Wisconsin.
Common Cause in Wisconsin Business Interest: Non-profit, non-partisan lobbying organization supporting campaign finance reform, redistricting reform, voting rights and open and accountable government. Area Of Interest: Legislation and rules concerning campaign finance, elections, ethics of public officials, regulation of lobbyists and government operations.
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative Business Interest: Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative is a non-profit, member-governed insurer committed to pursuing better health care through advocacy, partnership, and innovation. When it comes to working with policymakers, our goal is to amplify the voice of consumers in health policy discussions. For that reason, our health policy platform is broadly targeted at changes we believe will make health care more affordable and accessible for everyone in the state. Area Of Interest: Matters that impact the cost of medical care, the cost of pharmaceuticals, the insurance market and particularly the individual insurance market. We believe that consumers should have access to care, comprehensive coverage and information that allows them to make informed choices about their health.
Community Advocates, Inc. Business Interest: Reducing poverty, mitigating the negative side-effects of poverty, and improving the employment, income, housing, and health care of low-income people, including improving the criminal justice system. Area Of Interest: Poverty, unemployment, employment, Transitional Jobs, low wages, minimum wage, Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Homestead Credit, tax policy, homelessness, housing, energy, utilities, health care, Badger Care, health insurance exchanges, ACA implementation, mental health treatment policy, addiction treatment policy, domestic violence, disability, children, community justice, criminal justice system reform, alternatives to incarceration such as deferred prosecution or diversion, and reentry programs
Community Associations Institute of Wisconsin Business Interest: CAI - Wisconsin provides education and resources to community association homeowner leaders, professional managers, association management companies and other businesses and professionals who provide products and services to community associations. Area Of Interest: Regulation of and issues impacting all types of association-governed communities, such as condominium and homeowner associations, cooperatives, and planned communities of all sizes; individual homeowners; community managers and management firms; builders and developers; accountants, attorneys, lenders, insurance providers, reserve specialists, and other providers of professional services; public officials; and product and service suppliers—all working together to create more livable communities.
Concerned Auto Recyclers of Wisconsin Business Interest: Automotive recycling. Area Of Interest: Any matter affecting the Association in any way by any state agency, department, or the legislature.
Concordia University, Inc. Business Interest: Concordia University, Inc. Area Of Interest: Across our six academic schools (Health Professions, Nursing, Pharmacy, Business, Education, Arts and Sciences) we have a vested interest in a wide range of policy issues effecting: -Health Care Regulation -K-12 Education -Economic Development -Student Financial Aid -Higher Education regulation
Construction Business Group Business Interest: A joint Labor-Management organization to enhance business opportunities and a quality of life by ensuring fairness, equity and standards of excellence in the Wisconsin construction industry. Area Of Interest: Infrastructure investment, construction regulations, and labor and employment matters.
Consumer Data Industry Association Business Interest: CDIA represents consumer information companies. Area Of Interest: All matters related to credit reports; data regulation; data security; credit scoring; access to public records.
Consumer Healthcare Products Association Business Interest: A member-based trade association, CHPA represents the leading manufacturers and marketers of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and dietary supplements. Area Of Interest: - Preserving consumer access to over-the-counter medications. - The development of legislation related to establishing the National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx) system in Wisconsin
Consumer Technology Association Business Interest: The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), formerly the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), unites 2,200 companies within the consumer technology industry. Members tap into valuable and innovative members-only resources: unparalleled market research, networking opportunities with business advocates and leaders, up-to-date educational programs and technical training, exposure in extensive promotional programs, and representation from the voice of the industry. Area Of Interest: All legislating impacting consumer technology development, sales and use.
Convention of States Action Business Interest: Convention of States Action is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting a Convention of States under Article V of the United States Constitution Area Of Interest: All matters relating to an application for a convention of states under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, including but not limited to the Convention of States model legislation and any rules governing the appointment of delegates to such a convention.
Cooperative Network Business Interest: Cooperative businesses of all types, including farm supply, farm credit, credit union, dairy, healthcare, electric utility, housing, consumer, worker-owned, telecommunications/technology, testing and breeding, food, purchasing and mutual insurance. Area Of Interest: Cooperative Network represents a wide range of cooperative businesses and therefore tracks and lobbies on a wide range of issues, including those affecting financial institutions, telephone and rural electric utilities, dairy, farm supply, livestock marketing, insurance, consumer, purchasing, worker-owned, healthcare and housing. State agencies Cooperative Network works with routinely include, but are not limited to the PSC, DATCP, DNR, DFI, OCU, OCI, Commerce, DSPS, DWD, DHS, and DOT.
CoreCivic, Inc. Business Interest: Management of correctional facilities, inmate transportation, reentry, and infrastructure solutions. Area Of Interest: All matters relating to financing, design, construction, and operation of correctional facilities and inmate transportation systems, inmate reentry, and infrastructure solutions.
Cottonwood Financial Ltd. Business Interest: Consumer finance Area Of Interest: Legislation relating to consumer finance and related areas.
County Materials Corp Business Interest: Construction Materials Area Of Interest: Anything related to the specification or allowance of reinforced concrete pipe or other alternative pipe products on projects bid by the State of Wisconsin.
CropLife America Business Interest: CropLife America is a crop protection association that represents the companies that develop, manufacture, formulate and distribute crop protection chemicals and plant science solutions for agriculture and pest management in the United States. CLA’s member companies produce, sell and distribute virtually all the crop protection and biotechnology products used by American farmers. Area Of Interest: Agricultural chemicals, agricultural biotechnology, land stewardship, water quality, groundwater standards, agrichemical fees and regulations
Crown Castle Business Interest: Communications Infrastructure Area Of Interest: All issues and regulations affecting communications infrastructure.
Customers First! Coalition Business Interest: Alliance of consumer organizations, municipal electric utilities, rural electric cooperatives, wholesale electric suppliers, an investor owned utility, renewable energy advocates, and labor organizations. Area Of Interest: The Customers First! Coalition weighs in on matters affecting electricity regulation, with a specific interest in protecting customers from an unstable regulatory environment caused by "deregulation" or "restructuring." The organization also supports beneficial renewable energy, energy efficiency, electrification and electric vehicles.
CVS Health Business Interest: Retail Pharmacy, PBM, Specialty, Retail Clinics Area Of Interest: Healthcare
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Business Interest: We are a donor-funded, 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is fully accredited by the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance program. Area Of Interest: All matters relating to research, care, and support for people with cystic fibrosis and their families including issues such as Medicaid, Drug Formularies, Chronic Disease Program, Newborn Screening, Insurance, and Organ Donation.
Dairy Business Association Business Interest: Dairy community Area Of Interest: Legislation to help the dairy community be more successful
Dairyland Power Cooperative Business Interest: Electric generation and transmission cooperative. Area Of Interest: All areas in any manner related to or affecting utilities and electric cooperatives, to include rural development, economic and rural development, energy and environmental matters, highways, and natural resources.
Dane County Business Interest: Serving the citizens of Dane County Area Of Interest: Our intent is to influence state government policies which directly or indirectly affect Dane County government and Dane County's citizens, primarily in the areas of taxation, shared revenues, social services, law enforcement and the judiciary, government services, the environment, transportation, elections, veterans, agriculture and land use.
Dane County Cities & Villages Association Business Interest: Represent the interests of cities and villages in the Dane County region. Area Of Interest: Policy and budget issues impacting Wisconsin cities and villages.
Data Recognition Corporation Business Interest: Education Area Of Interest: Matters regarding student assessment
DCI Group AZ L.L.C. Business Interest: DCI Group is an independent public affairs firm specializing in strategic communications, coalition management, ally management, media relations, and digital advocacy. Area Of Interest: Relating to the regulation of vapor and tobacco products.
Deloitte Consulting LLP Business Interest: Consulting Area Of Interest: Matters related to public sector consulting.
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Inc Business Interest: Non-profit dental insurance company. Administer and underwrite group dental insurance. Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules relating to the marketing and regulation of dental insurance. Support for strong oral health practices and expanded access to dental care throughout Wisconsin.
Dental Crafters, Inc. Business Interest: Manufacturing of Dental Prostetics Area Of Interest: Lobbying activities will be related to changing the definition of "manufacturing" in Wis. Stats 70.995(1)(d) to include those manufacturers listed in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 2012 edition and any subsequent edition, whiich was specifically developed and implemented to replace the 1987 Standard Industry Classification (SIC) list of "manufacturers" referenced in Wis. Stats. 70.995(1)(d). We will seek legislative and administrative remedies, including efforts for inclusion in the 2019-21 Budget.
Dental Professionals of Wisconsin Business Interest: Dental Professionals of Wisconsin is a dental service organization locally owned and managed by local dentists. Area Of Interest: The dental delivery model for Medicaid enrollees in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha, Ozaukee, and Washington counties.
Diageo North America Business Interest: Production, sales and marketing of beverage alcohol products. Area Of Interest: Issues related to beverage alcohol taxation, franchise laws, marketing and market access.
Disability Rights Wisconsin Business Interest: Persons with disabilties and their families in Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Health, social services, child welfare, education, civil rights, guardianship, commitment, mental health, long-term care, treatment facilities, corrections, employment, transportation, Medicaid, other programs and services related to persons with disabilities, mental illness, and the Deaf community.
Disability Service Provider Network Business Interest: Membership association of service providers providing vocational, residential and community support services to persons with disabilities and economic disadvantages. Area Of Interest: Issues that impact the lives of persons with disabilities or the business interests of organizations that provide long-term care and employment services for this population. Other issues may also include: workforce development (caregiver shortage); tax code; workers compensation; and, other types of legislation or administrative rules that impact persons with disabilities.
DISH Network, LLC Business Interest: Satellite television Area Of Interest: All issues relating to satellite broadcasting including eliminating the personal property tax and make an appropriation, general fund taxes, and sales and excise tax issues.
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Business Interest: All issues affecting distilled spirits Area Of Interest: All issues affecting distilled spirits.
Domtar Industries Inc. Business Interest: Paper Manufacturing. Area Of Interest: Domtar Industries Inc is interested in legislation, including business issues, taxation, forestry, and other areas related to paper manufacturing in Wisconsin.
Dr. Timothy Smunt Business Interest: Professor of business; research and teaching. Area Of Interest: Legislation seeking a claim against the state of Wisconsin for a breach of contract.
DRIVE - Devote Resources, Invest for a Vibrant Economy, Inc. Business Interest: Advocate for the improvement of Wisconsin transportation infrastructure, with the focus of building broad support for a transportation funding solution that benefits all Wisconsin residents, improving public awareness on these issues, and coordinating efforts of individuals and organizations to improve transportation infrastructure in Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Legislation relating to transportation funding and the 2019-2021 transportation budget
Ducks Unlimited Business Interest: Ducks Unlimited's interest is to conserve wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. DU will achieve our vision through diverse public and private partnerships to address the full range of factors that continue to erode waterfowl habitat across North America. Area Of Interest: Ducks Unlimited plans to engage in lobbying activities when proposed legislation has a direct impact to the conservation and management of Wisconsin's wetland habitats or that impacts the ability for people to hunt waterfowl. The organization will also engage in lobbying if legislation is proposed that impacts charitable gaming laws in a way that will affect the organization's fundraising methods.
DXC Technology Company Business Interest: Information technology and consulting. Area Of Interest: Information technology and related services.
eBay, Inc. Business Interest: Online sale of merchandise and tickets Area Of Interest: Online sales, tax issues, ticket marketplace issues
EDP Renewables Business Interest: Renewable energy and wind development Area Of Interest: Promotion of policies that create stable markets for wind development.
EF Johnson Technologies Business Interest: Providing systems and radios for professional communication, especially for the public safety market. Area Of Interest: Budget issues revolving around funding of public safety systems and radios Management and funding of WISCOM
Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund Business Interest: Education, training, legislative issues, and rule making concerning construction, inspection, and safety in the elevatorand conveyance industry. Area Of Interest: Legislation and rules affecting the regulation of elevator works and the installation, inspection, and maintenance of elevators.
Eli Lilly and Company (formerly Lilly USA) Business Interest: Manufacturer of pharmaceutical products Area Of Interest: Matters related to health care, Medicaid, pharmacy issues, and animal health.
Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. Business Interest: Pipeline transportation of liquid petroleum & natural gas. Area Of Interest: Legislation and regulations pertaining to energy and transportation of energy.
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence Business Interest: At End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin, we educate shelter and program volunteers and advocates, law enforcement, legislators, and community members to provide safety and support to survivors. We strive to shift Wisconsin from the attitudes and beliefs that cause domestic violence to values of mutual respect and equality, and we partner with communities in the effort to prevent and end domestic abuse. Area Of Interest: Civil, criminal and family laws; state budget, housing law, insurance practices, health care.
Enterprise Rent A Car Company of Wisconsin, LLC Business Interest: Car and truck rentals, fleet management, car sharing services. Area Of Interest: Legislative or regulatory matters affecting the car rental industry in Wisconsin
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Business Interest: Public advocacy and education Area Of Interest: Issues relating to reducing gun violence
Explore Information Services LLC Business Interest: Insurance support organization offering services to property and casualty insurance companies including driver monitoring and identification. Explore also provides driver monitoring services to employers with commercial fleets. Area Of Interest: Issues relating to availability of data elements necessary for insurance related products (i.e. driver records, fire station information).
Express Scripts Holdings Co. Business Interest: Pharmaceutical Benefits Management Area Of Interest: All matters relating to pharmaceuticals, pharmacy benefits management and prescription drug programs; health care and health insurance; Medicare/Medicaid; state budget
Exxon Mobil Corporation Business Interest: Energy, Oil & Gas Area Of Interest: General issues on exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil and natural gas; manufacture, transportation, and sale of petroleum products and petrochemicals; participation in electric power generation.
Facebook, Inc. Business Interest: Online social media Area Of Interest: All areas affecting the internet.
Fair Aid Coalition Business Interest: Association of high property value school districts. Area Of Interest: The Coalition is interested in ensuring fairness in the funding of K-12 education.
Familia Dental Group Holdings LLC Business Interest: Dental services organization Area Of Interest: Dental reimbursement pilot project
Fincantieri Marine Group Business Interest: All areas dealing with the construction, repair and servicing of commercial and military vessels, maritime and naval products and services, and other matters affecting the manufacturing and defense industry. Area Of Interest: All areas dealing with the construction, repair and servicing of commercial and military vessels, maritime and naval products and services, and other matters affecting the manufacturing and defense industry.
First Choice Dental Group Business Interest: Practice of dentistry; safety; public health; responsibilities on unlicensed persons in the area of dentistry; the uninsured; and dental hygiene. Area Of Interest: Regulation of the practice of dentistry; safety; public health; oral health, responsibilities on unlicensed persons in the area of dentistry; insurance benefits, the uninsured; and dental hygiene.
Foremost Farms USA, Cooperative Business Interest: We’re a milk solids processing business owned by the dairy farm families who supply our milk. That’s what it means to be a cooperative – and it’s why our farmer-members have a vested interest in providing the highest-quality milk possible. They own Foremost Farms. Area Of Interest: agriculture, tax issues and economic development
Forest County Potawatomi Community Business Interest: Promote the general welfare and justice for tribal members and their descendants. Area Of Interest: All matters affecting the economic and political welfare of the Forest County Potawatomi Community and its members and businesses.
Forward Janesville Inc Business Interest: Chamber of commerce and economic development organization representing businesses in Janesville, Rock County, and throughout south central Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Transportation and infrastructure, fiscal and tax issues, education, workers compensation, economic development and workforce development, health care issues, government spending, budgetary matters, and government regulation.
Foth & Van Dyke, LLC Business Interest: engineering, scientific and construction services for public entities and private industrial clients Area Of Interest: Wisconsin non-ferrous mining law reform; the operation of and the funding for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation; the operation of, and the funding for Wisconsin's Harbor Assistance Grant program; and the regulation and licensing of professional engineers.
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry Business Interest: The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry promotes prosperity and growth in our region by leveraging relationships between members, employers, government, and educational partners. Area Of Interest: Our attention is focused on policies that build infrastructure, promote a skilled workforce, and enhance the business climate in our state and region.
Fox Valley Riparian Rights Association Business Interest: Riparian owners and those who do work for them Area Of Interest: Statutes and DNR regulations that affect the ability of riparian owners to enjoy the benefits of their property
Fresh Start Coalition Business Interest: Young adults who are charged with a crime, even if it is later dismissed have a record on CCAP forever. This jeopardizes future employment and advancement, potential internships and ability to even rent apartments.Conversely, a guilty person who serves their sentence and/or pays a fine, ends up better off by having their case/charge removed from CCAP upon sentence completion. Expungement should favor the innocent as much as it does the guilty which is why current law needs to be changed. Area Of Interest: Change state law so that all information related to a criminal case of an individual who was under the age of 25 at the time an alleged offense occurred, can have all information related to their case removed from CCAP.
Friends Of Recovery Inc. Business Interest: Friends of Recovery will be involved in all matters relating to the problems of alcoholism, drug addition and recovery programs in our state and providing solutions as required in meeting our organization's mission. Area Of Interest: All areas of State Government involvement or programing that pertain to drug addiction and recovery.
Friends of Wisconsin Public Television Business Interest: Wisconsin Public Television Area Of Interest: 2019-2020 Biennial Budget
Froedtert Health Business Interest: Froedtert Health has an interest in issues related to the delivery of health care services including hospitals, providers, administration, employment, regulations, reimbursement, and Medicaid. Area Of Interest: Topics related to the Department of Health Services Budget, including Medicaid; legislation and rules related to Medicaid, the delivery of health services, health care operations, hospitals, physician services, wellness, and employment. Topics related to the Department of Transportation, including SE Wisconsin projects.
Funeral Service & Cremation Alliance of Wisconsin Business Interest: Funeral service in Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Funeral service and related industries, such as funeral insurance, crematories.
Gathering Waters: Wisconsin's Alliance for Land Trusts Business Interest: Non-profit conservation organizations. Conservation and acquisition of land for public benefit, including natural areas, parks, trails, wildlife habitat and watersheds by non-profit conservation organizations. Area Of Interest: Conservation and acquisition of land for public benefit, including natural areas, parks, trails, wildlife habitat and watersheds by non-profit conservation organizations.
gener8tor Management, LLC Business Interest: A startup accelerator that promotes and supports entrepreneurship. Area Of Interest: Investment tax credits and issues affecting the start-up community.
General Motors LLC (formerly General Motors Company) Business Interest: Automobile manufacturer Area Of Interest: All matters relating to the manufacturing, distribution, sale or financing of vehicles.
Giffords Business Interest: Firearms safety. Area Of Interest: Matters pertaining to firearms safety and the permitless carry bill.
GlaxoSmithKline Inc Business Interest: Pharmaceutical Manufacturer. Area Of Interest: Lobby areas of healthcare, wellness, and pharmaceutical issues.
GoBrands Inc. Business Interest: Provides on-demand retail and delivery of products Area Of Interest: Issues relating to the delivery of alcohol
Great Lakes Credit & Collection Association Business Interest: Continuously educate members in order to operate agencies within the laws set forth by State and Federal guidelines. Area Of Interest: Issues that affect debt collection agencies ability to operate and issues that affect the collection industry as a whole.
Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association Business Interest: Trade association for the Timber industry. All areas of transportation and forestry issues including initiatives relating to private property rights, taxation, public and private forest land use, forest management and issues including invasive and endangered species. Area Of Interest: All areas of transportation and forestry issues including initiatives relating to private property rights, taxation, public and private forest land use, forest management and issues including invasive and endangered species.
Greater Green Bay Chamber Business Interest: The Greater Green Bay Chamber promotes economic and workforce development for the prosperity of the greater Green Bay region. Area Of Interest: The Greater Green Bay Chamber is interested in economic development, transportation and other infrastructure, environment, energy, health care, taxation, and workforce development policy areas.
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce Business Interest: Dane County Business Interests at state level Area Of Interest: Areas impacting new technology, capital for business and entrepreneurs, biotechnology, governance issues in Dane County, issues impacting Dane County talent (i.e. the UW-Madison), and other areas that could impact Dane County businesses and the Dane County economy.
Greater Milwaukee Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. DBA VISIT Milwaukee Business Interest: We operate as a convention and visitors bureau, or trade association for the convention and leisure tourism industry. Our members represent restaurants, hotels, attractions, and other businesses that service the convention and tourism industry. Area Of Interest: Matters relating to legislative changes to allow an increased tax assessment on visitor spending – hotel lodging, F&B, for the purpose of funding a convention center infrastructure improvement.
Greater Whitewater Committee, Inc. Business Interest: Regional business and civic leaders. Area Of Interest: The organization will be working on subjects related to the 2019-21 Biennial Budget.
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources Business Interest: GWAAR represents the interests of persons age 60+ in Wisconsin and the network of organizations and agencies providing the services that support older persons living in the community. Area Of Interest: Issues around aging, aging programs, funding of aging programs, state aging programs, long term care, Medical Assistance, programs for caregivers, funding for caregiver programs, transportation programs, and transportation funding.
Green Fire Wisconsin Business Interest: All Natural resources, conservation and energy issues Area Of Interest: Natural Resources, conservation and Energy issues
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc. Business Interest: Pharmaceutical manufacturing and healthcare Area Of Interest: All matters affecting the pharmaceutical manufacturing and healthcare industries
GROWMARK, Inc. Business Interest: Agriculture and energy supply cooperative Area Of Interest: Agriculture; Appropriations, Budget or Revenue; Banking and Financial Services; Coal, Petroleum or Energy; Economic Development; Environment; Food, Nutrition or Food Safety; Health Care; Information or Technology Products or Services; Insurance; Labor; Taxation - State or Local; Transportation
Gulfstream Aerospace Business Interest: All matters affecting or relating to the aerospace industry Area Of Interest: Matters relating to the regulation and taxation of aircraft, aircraft parts and labor, and aviation policies
Gundersen Health System Business Interest: Integrated healthcare delivery system Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules related to healthcare delivery and the practice of medicine. This includes issues related to healthcare delivery, but not limited to, education of healthcare providers, health insurance, healthcare finance, taxation, state budget, economic development, public health, technology, transportation and renewable energy and sustainability related topics.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company Business Interest: Principal designs, manufactures and sells motorcycles, motorcycle parts and accessories, and general merchandise. Area Of Interest: Legislation impacting motorcycle manufacturers.
Harris Corporation Business Interest: Radio Sales Area Of Interest: Matters related to purchase and operations of radio systems
Health Tradition Health Plan, Inc. Business Interest: Health Tradition Health Plan, Inc. offers comprehensive group health plans including Medicare Select plans. HTHP operates in 15 counties throughout western Wisconsin Area Of Interest: HTHP will engage in health care and health insurance policy and regulatory matters.
Herzing University Business Interest: Career focused institution of higher education. Area Of Interest: Legislative policy and administrative rules relating to higher education, including private universities and distant learning
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Wisconsin Business Interest: Hispanic businesses Area Of Interest: Employment training
HNTB Corporation Business Interest: HNTB Corporation is an infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. Area Of Interest: All issues and regulations affecting transportation & transportation engineering.
Ho-Chunk Nation Business Interest: The HCN Government is charged with securing the rights of tribal members and advancing the general welfare of the Ho-Chunk people, while sustaining its culture and traditions and perpetuating its soveriegnty. Area Of Interest: The HCN may seek to comment on treaty rights and matters of taxation, social and health services, law enforcement, land use and intergovernmental agreements that affect tribal governmental affairs and operations.
Hoffman Construction Co. Business Interest: Transportation construction, non-metallic and industrial sand mining Area Of Interest: Matters involving transportation legislation and administrative rules; environmental legislation and administrative rules; labor legislation and administrative rules.
Home Care Association of America Business Interest: Private duty care workers Area Of Interest: Issues concerning the long-term needs of older adults and those in need of in-home care.
Hometown Pharmacy Partnerships LLC Business Interest: Hometown Pharmacies is ta leading edge pharmacy and complementary health care services provider. Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules relating to pharmacy and complementary health care services.
Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee Business Interest: HACM is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Milwaukee and confirmed by the Milwaukee Common Council. Area Of Interest: Matters relating to affordable housing and real estate development.
Hubbard Grossen Holdings Business Interest: Growing, processing, marketing and sales of Industrial Hemp. Area Of Interest: Issues related to growing, processing, marketing and sales of Industrial Hemp and related products
Humana Inc Business Interest: Health insurance, managed healthcare, dental insurance, life and disability insurance. Area Of Interest: Health insurance issues for both managed care and indemnity products. General insurance regulation including solvency, financial standards and market conduct. Issues related to dental, life and disability insurance coverage. Taxation issues related to both insurers/HMOs and employee benefits as well as business expenses. Matters related to workers compensation insurance. Health care provider regulation. Medical assistance coverage and administration.
Humane Society of the United States, The Business Interest: Animal protection Area Of Interest: Humane treatment of all animals including wildlife, exotic (non-native) species, companion animals and farm animals.
Hunger Task Force Business Interest: Anti-hunger organization that works on food security and nutrition issues Area Of Interest: Our agency is concerned with issues related to federal and state nutrition programs, including WIC, TEFAP, summer food, school meals, CSFP, Foodshare/SNAP, and CACFP. In addition, we are concerned with health and safety policies that may impact our network of emergency food providers
IBM Business Interest: Lead in invention, development and manufacture of the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, storage systems and microelectronics Area Of Interest: Areas involving technology - related issues
IGT and Its Affiliates Business Interest: IGT and Its Affiliates creates and manages networked marketplaces for lottery, gaming, and commercial customers Area Of Interest: Matters relating to the state lottery
Incourage Business Interest: Economic, community, and workforce development Area Of Interest: Matters involving the state building program; workforce training; and economic and community development
Independent Care Health Plan Business Interest: Managed care organization for Medicaid, Family Care, SSI and Medicare Advantage in Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: All issues related to managed care and HMO insurance, particularly managed care for Medicaid (SSI, BadgerCare Plus), long-term care, and Medicare populations including budget matters related to these populations and programs.
Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin Business Interest: Licensed independent insurance agents and brokers Area Of Interest: All matters pertaining to Property and Casualty, Life and Health insurance and the regulation of licensed independent insurance agents and brokers.
Independent Physicians Network Business Interest: There are over 900 member physicians in the network who utilize all hospitals in the Milwaukee and surrounding areas. IPN also offers patient access to many free standing centers such as imaging, laboratory and therapy sites. Area Of Interest: Issues related to independent physicians and other related healthcare topics
Ingersoll-Rand PLC Business Interest: Manufacturing and environmental issues Area Of Interest: All matters affecting manufacturing and the environment
Inguran LLC DBA Sexing Technologies Business Interest: Livestock reproduction and other services for cattle, horses, deer and swine. Area Of Interest: livestock embryo production and transfer
InState Partners Business Interest: Issues that affect our holdings or client companies. Area Of Interest: Regulatory, tax, housing, transportation, energy, healthcare and all other issues that may affect our organization or client members.
Institute for Justice Business Interest: Advance a rule of law under which individuals can control their destinies as free and responsible members of society. Area Of Interest: Eminent domain and .occupational licensing.
Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Wisconsin Chapter Business Interest: Scrap recycling industry. Area Of Interest: All matters that pertain to regulation of the environment, recycling and solid waste and waste reduction and recycling.
Interfinancial, Inc. Business Interest: Insurance Company Area Of Interest: State Building Commission
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Construction Electrician Local Unions Business Interest: Construction electricians. Area Of Interest: Issues affecting unions, contractors, and construction electricians.
International Interior Design Association Business Interest: The commercial interior design association. Area Of Interest: Relating to trades licenses, certifications, and registrations of trade credentials.
International Union of Operating Engineers Local #139 Business Interest: Protection of our members' health, welfare and economic well being. Area Of Interest: Any legislation or budget issues that impact road or building construction. Any issues affecting labor/management relations.
Invenergy LLC Business Interest: Regulations and reforms relating to energy policy Area Of Interest: Reforms and regulations relating to energy policy
Invest In Wisconsin, LLC Business Interest: Small entrepreneurs who are underserved by traditional loans, investments, and advising including rural populations, women, and minorities. Area Of Interest: The policy areas include opportunities for community development financial institutions (CDFIs) and the populations CDFIs serve.
Iron Workers District Council of the North Central States Business Interest: Represents the interests of iron workers in Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: All issue areas related to workers and union members.
ITC Holdings, Inc. Business Interest: ITC Holdings Corp. (NYSE: ITC) is the nation's largest independent electricity transmission company. Based in Novi, Mich., ITC invests in the electric transmission grid to improve system reliability, expand access to markets, lower the overall cost of delivered energy and allow new generating resources to interconnect to its transmission systems. ITC's regulated operating subsidiaries include ITCTransmission, Michigan Electric Transmission Company, ITC Midwest and ITC Great Plains. Area Of Interest: All areas affecting the development of electric transmission capabilities in the State of Wisconsin.
J. F. Ahern Co. Business Interest: Mechanical, pipe fabrication, and fire protection contractor Area Of Interest: Matters impacting prevailing wage laws for piping and sheet metal fabrication.
Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. Business Interest: Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Equipment, Consumer Products, Manufacturing & Research Area Of Interest: Health care related issues, especially those related to access to pharmaceutical, biotech, medical equipment, and consumer health products.
Johnson Controls Inc Business Interest: Creating products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies. Area Of Interest: Matters related to performance contracting by state and local government.
JP Cullen and Sons, Inc. Business Interest: General contracting and construction management. Area Of Interest: Matters affecting the construction industry, including legislation and regulations.
JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC Business Interest: Financial Services Area Of Interest: Issues and matters related to the regulation of banking and trust services. Issues and matters related to providing financial services. Issues and matters related to taxation and state tax policy. Issues and matters related to foreclosure policy.
JUUL Labs, Inc. Business Interest: Manufacturer of electronic nicotine delivery systems. Area Of Interest: All matters affecting vapor technology including taxation.
K12 Inc Business Interest: K12 Inc. is a company that develops curriculum for elementary and secondary education and provides school management services to charter and other schools. Area Of Interest: K12 may lobby on matters related to school choice, public school funding, virtual learning, open enrollment, student transfers, special education, limited English proficiency education, standards and accountability, charter schools, and technology.
Kids Forward Business Interest: Policy and research analysis and advocacy on behalf of children and families Area Of Interest: Health care; juvenile justice; child welfare; early childhood education; budget and tax policies; racial disparities; poverty and family economic stability
Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC, and Affiliates Business Interest: Represents the various Koch Industries, Inc. companies on public affairs matters, including Flint Hills Resources, LP, an energy purchaser and petroleum refiner and Georgia-Pacific, LLC a manufacturer of paper, wood products and building materials. Area Of Interest: Legislation and rules relating to the environment, energy, taxation, business, policy and other areas affecting Koch Industries, Inc. companies.
Kwik Trip Inc. Business Interest: Legislation and rules relating to motor fuel, transportation, taxation, consumer affairs and other areas of interest relating to convenience stores. Area Of Interest: All legislation and rulemaking that impacts the manufacture, sale or taxation of petroleum, groceries, prepared food, natural gas, tobacco or alcohol.
Lake Carriers' Association Business Interest: Represents U.S. flag vessel operators on the Great Lakes Area Of Interest: Funding for the Soo Locks
Lake States Lumber Association Business Interest: All areas related to the forest products industry. Area Of Interest: All areas relating to the forest products industry .
Lakeland Care, Inc. Business Interest: Enriching individuals' lives by honoring their values through high quality, cost effective care and support Area Of Interest: Policy impacting managed care organizations
LCE - Life Changing Experiences Ltd. Business Interest: Providing interactive educational programming to students in 6th through 11th grade. Area Of Interest: Educational programming to students in the areas of violence and bullying prevention, alcohol and substance use prevention, safe driving, entrepreneurship, environmental stewardship and other issues facing today’s youth.
LeadingAge Wisconsin Business Interest: Skilled Nursing Facilities, assisted living facilities, housing and other health-related facilities and services owned and/or sponsored by religious, fraternal, labor, private and government organizations. Area Of Interest: Proposed legislation regarding Skilled Nursing Facilities, CBRFs, Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC); Independent Living Facilities; Family Care; and other health care related issues; administrative rules and regulations in DHS, DOR, OCI, DWD, and Reg. & Licensing; Long-Term Care redesign proposals. Biennial State Budget bill; Biennial State Budget Adjustment Bill
League of Humane Voters-Wisconsin Business Interest: Animal welfare, public land use, environment as it relates to animals Area Of Interest: Humane animal welfare issues, public land use, environment
League of Wisconsin Municipalities Business Interest: The League of Wisconsin Municipalities is a not-for-profit association of cities and villages. Its membership consists of 397 villages and 189 cities. Area Of Interest: The League focuses its lobbying efforts on issues affecting municipal powers, funding, and organization, including annexation, land use, economic development, tax incremental financing, property taxes, election laws, police powers, rights-of-way, employment law, public finance, public utilities, fire protection, building regulation, parks, liquor licensing and libraries.
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Inc Business Interest: The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization that advocates for participation in government. We advocate for positions that are the produce of member study and consensus. Area Of Interest: Voting rights, election administration, redistricting, campaign finance, healthcare policy, social policy, public education, natural resources, administration of justice, corrections, juvenile justice. The League of Women Voters advocates for positions that are the produce of member study and consensus.
Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc Business Interest: Nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal services to low income people.Our attorneys and paralegals solve civil legal problems for individuals and families who are struggling. We ensure fairness and equal justice. Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative policies and rules that affect low-income people statewide, including but not limited to consumer protection, employment protections and rights, public benefits, family law, protections and rights for survivors of violence, issues impacting people with disabilities, housing and landlord/tenant law, and funding for civil legal aid.
LKQ Corporation Business Interest: To provide the auto/truck repair industries with affordable repair options by offering alternative parts solutions nationwide. Area Of Interest: Issues relating to the auto/truck, salvage and recycling industries.
Locksmith Alliance of Wisconsin Business Interest: The Locksmith Alliance of Wisconsin is a cooperative advocacy organization of Wisconsin residents whose business work primarily involves the profession of locksmithing. Area Of Interest: The Alliance will work with state agencies that primarily deal with professional business occupations. The Alliance will seek greater legislative understanding of the profession, promote new educational opportunities, work with consumer advocates and establish coalitions with related business interests.
Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin Business Interest: We advocate based on our values in response to God's command to love our neighbor. We focus on hunger and nutrition programs for children and adults, antipoverty programs and economic justice for low-income individuals and families. We also address the crisis of human trafficking, environmental issues, and immigration. Area Of Interest: Policies related to the following: Hunger and poverty - We support fair safety nets programs and policies that diminish hunger. Immigration - We seek policies that welcome the stranger and build up fairness in immigration laws/ Climate change and clean water - We are called to care for God's creation and so support renewable energy and fair environmental regulations. Human trafficking - So far we have focussed on anti-sex trafficking laws and that help prevent trafficking and that direct victims to receiving human services. We also support increased human services for youth and adult victims.
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Inc Business Interest: Human services. Area Of Interest: Human services.
Lyft, Inc. Business Interest: Ride-sharing Area Of Interest: Matters affecting transportation and ride-sharing
M.A. Mortenson Company Business Interest: Commercial, Institutional, Industrial Construction and Construction Management. Area Of Interest: Any legislation or administrative rule affecting general contractors and the construction industry.
Madison Area Builders Association Business Interest: Construction/Builders Area Of Interest: Issues/actions that affect the availability of an adequate housing supply, affordability, quality and safety
Madison Area Technical College Business Interest: Community and Technical Higher Education: Vocational; technical; and adult education; workforce and economic development; K-12 and higher education. Area Of Interest: All matters affecting the technical college system.
Madison Gas & Electric Company Business Interest: An investor-owned public utility engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electric energy and the distribution of natural gas. Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules that affect the utility industry including, but not limited to, energy conservation, renewable energy, air emissions, facility siting, economic development and industry regulation.
Madison Metropolitan School District Business Interest: Legislation governing K-12 education. Area Of Interest: Legislation governing K-12 education.
Magellan Health Business Interest: Healthcare industry. Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules affecting the healthcare industry, including health insurance, long term care, family care, pharmacy, IRIS, behavioral health, and state budget.
Managed Care of North America Dental Business Interest: MCNA Dental is a leading dental benefit management company committed to providing high quality services to state agencies and managed care organizations for their Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Medicare members. Area Of Interest: Dental Issues within the State Medicaid Program.
Mandel Group, Inc. Business Interest: Multi-family and mixed-use developments Area Of Interest: Matters related to Tax Incremental Districts
Manitoba Hydro Business Interest: Legislation related to energy sales and regulation in Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Legislation related to energy sales and regulation in Wisconsin.
Marathon Petroleum Corporation and Subsidiaries Business Interest: Petroleum and Refineries Area Of Interest: Matters concerning petroleum and refineries
Marquette University Business Interest: Higher education, research and public service. Area Of Interest: Within legislation and specifically the budget bill, we seek adequate funding for higher education student aid programs such as the Wisconsin Grant-Private Non-Profit and also programs affecting dental education. These include capitation support for Wisconsin resident DDS students and program support for dental clinic operations, as well as dental regulatory issues. The University may take positions regarding transportation, non-profit organizations, and economic and neighborhood development issues.
Marshfield Clinic Health System Business Interest: Marshfield Clinic Health System is interested in issues relating, but not limited to medical care, medical research, health insurance and social determinants of health. Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules related to health, health care financing and issues related to them such as education of health care providers, insurance, taxation, state budget, economic development, laboratory services (human, veterinary, food safety), bio-technology, public health.
Marsy's Law for Wisconsin, LLC Business Interest: Crime victims rights advoactes Area Of Interest: Crime victims' rights
MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES Business Interest: Provider of Home Health, Medical Staffing and Wellness Services Area Of Interest: Issues related to in-home healthcare
Mayo Clinic Health System Business Interest: Integrated health care delivery system. Area Of Interest: Health care reform; Medicaid; BadgerCare Plus; Physician practice; hospitals; workforce development.
McKinstry Essention, LLC Business Interest: Building design, construction, operation and maintenance. Area Of Interest: Issues related to energy services & performance contracting.
Mechanical Contractors Association of Wisconsin Business Interest: Construction industry trade association Area Of Interest: Legislative and regulatory matters affecting contractors
Medical College of Wisconsin Business Interest: Medical Education & Health. Area Of Interest: Healthcare reform, Insurance, Employment law, Business development, Medicaid, Medical College of Wisconsin appropriation, and legislation pertaining to health care, education, and research.
Menominee County Business Interest: County government Area Of Interest: State funding for county government
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Business Interest: American Indian Tribe Area Of Interest: We are interested in areas of public policy dealing with the economic, social, environmental, and health of our members.
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. Business Interest: Pharmaceutical and Health Care Area Of Interest: General issues such as health care, Medicaid, and insurance, but more specifically, including but not limited to, access to prescription drugs, vaccines, health care professional licenses, Medicaid formularies, and statutory relationships between prescription manufacturers, health care providers and third party payers.
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Business Interest: Metropolitan Milwaukee businesses. Area Of Interest: Transit funding issues, any legislation involving metropolitan Milwaukee business and the local economy, taxation, education, transportation, energy, environment, telecommunications, health care, diversity issues.
MGI Leasing Business Interest: Transportation/Trucking/Leasing Area Of Interest: State Budget - budget proposals for Charter Autusim school
MHS Health Wisconsin Business Interest: Health insurance company Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules related to the health insurance industry and the Medicaid Program.
Microsoft Corporation Business Interest: Information Technology Area Of Interest: Information Technology
Midwest Association of Independent Camps Business Interest: MAIC is a group of camp professionals who are dedicated to promoting high quality standards in organized camping, while offering children and their parents the best possible camp experience. Area Of Interest: All legislation and rulemaking that impacts private camps including DNR regulation, permitting, employment issues and more.
Midwest Environmental Advocates Business Interest: Individuals and organizations advocating for public rights in the environment Area Of Interest: Legislative matters and Administrative rule-makings that affect public rights in the environment
Midwest Food Products Association Inc Business Interest: Trade organization representing food processors involved with the processing of vegetables, poultry & meat products, fruits, snacks, pickles, sauerkraut and a variety of other food items for consumers and other food manufacturers. Area Of Interest: Agriculture; food safety; registration fees; vegetable trade practices. Environmental: stream reclassification; high capacity wells; sprayfields; thermal standards (NR102 & 104); iron and manganese groundwater limits; groundwater regulation. Business/commerce: family/medical leave. Labor: migrant labor matters; rest requirements. Transportation: trucking; weight limits; farm equipment movement; food trade practices; tort reform; high capacity wells; tax issues.
Midwest Hardware Association Inc Business Interest: A not-for-profit, statewide, trade association representing independently owned and operated hardware, lumber, and building materials retailers. Area Of Interest: Taxes, Trade Regulations, Mainstreet Crime, Health Care, Environmental, Insurance, Employment Laws and Regulations and more.
Midwest-SouthEastern Equipment Dealers Association Inc Business Interest: Retail farm, outdoor power, light industrial, dairy and farmstead mechanization equipment dealers. Area Of Interest: Issues affecting commercial, consumer, environmental, tax, small business of our dealer membership, work with Department of Ag and Consumer Protection, Department of Transportation and Department of Workforce Development on the administrative rules.
MIG LLC Business Interest: The development, leasing and management of commercial real estate. Area Of Interest: Matters impacting the development, leasing and management of commercial real estate.
MillerCoors LLC Business Interest: Brewer of beer and malt beverage products Area Of Interest: All matters relating to the manufacture, sale, distribution, marketing, consumption, packaging, and regulation of beer and malt beverage products
Milwaukee Area Service & Hospitality Workers Organization (MASH) Business Interest: The Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Organization is devoted to strengthening Wisconsin's workforce. The Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Organization is also dedicated to creating a next generation workforce and interested in all areas of economic development. MASH is organized to recruit and train workers with the goal of connecting with employers in the Bucks Areas District. This specific mission will expand as opportunities present themselves. Area Of Interest: The Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Organization (MASH) will advocate in both state administrative and legislative areas on the issues it deems appropriate to fulfill it's mission. Specific beginning areas will be workforce development programs, wages, workers compensation, worker's unemployment insurance, and workforce safety issues as they may arise in the Wisconsin Legislature or through a state agency.
Milwaukee Area Technical College Business Interest: Provides technical college education in Milwaukee area. Area Of Interest: Technical college funding and management; all matters affacting education in Wisconsin; Workforce Development issues
Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club Business Interest: Major League Baseball franchise operating in Milwaukee, WI Area Of Interest: Miller Park issues
Milwaukee Child Care Alliance Business Interest: The Milwaukee Child Care Alliance is a network of leaders in early care and education, that is committed to strengthening the lives of children and families through advocating to improve the quality of early care and education in the Greater Milwaukee area. Area Of Interest: Support high-quality early learning and care initiatives, with a focus on the needs of the Milwaukee area. Advocate for fair treatment and reimbursements for Milwaukee area child care providers when compared with providers in the rest of the state.
Milwaukee County Business Interest: Milwaukee County government. Area Of Interest: Milwaukee County represents a diverse population and economy with multi-faceted concerns and problems. Subsequently, areas of the State budget, legislation and administrative rules that are paramount to the County are: health and social services; judiciary and public safety; transportation; general government operations and taxation; natural resources and the environment.
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Business Interest: MMSD is a municipal corporation which provides planning, construction, operations and maintenance of a sewerage treatment system along with flood management services, water quality research, household hazardous waste collection, pharmaceutical collection, industrial waste monitoring, laboratory services, planning and engineering services and production of a fertilizer, Milorganite. Area Of Interest: Any matter affecting the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District in any way by any state agency or the legislature.
Milwaukee Police Association Business Interest: Sole bargaining agent for the City of Milwaukee police officers regarding hours, wages and working conditions. Area Of Interest: Any and all matters that may affect the Milwaukee Police Association and its members pursuant to its described business and interests.
Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215 Business Interest: City of Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Area Of Interest: Any matters affecting the health and safety of firefighters across the state.
Milwaukee Public Schools Business Interest: K-12 Education. Public Education. School district. Area Of Interest: Policies that govern K-12 education or influence K-12 education including funding.
Milwaukee Teachers Education Association Business Interest: Union for Milwaukee Public Schools employees Area Of Interest: Matters affecting union, and Milwaukee Public Schools employees
Miron Construction Co., Inc. Business Interest: general construction Area Of Interest: Matters that affect building, construction and unions
Molina Healthcare, Inc. Business Interest: Molina Healthcare, Inc. provides managed healthcare. Area Of Interest: All matters affecting health plans; health care; health insurance; medicaid and managed care issues.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Business Interest: The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking. Area Of Interest: drunk driving, drugged driving, underage drinking, and victim services related legislation
Motion Picture Association of America Business Interest: Trade association for motion picture and television industry Area Of Interest: Tax, First Amendment, Business Practices
Motorola Solutions Business Interest: Public Safety Communications Area Of Interest: Public Safety Communications
Mount Trempealeau Corporation Business Interest: Mount Trempealeau advocates for property rights of its members, particularly with respect to laws and regulations relating to floodplain restrictions. Area Of Interest: Support of legislative and administrative rule changes that increase the flexibility of floodplain management regulations while protecting public health and safety and protecting property values.
MS Agricultural Holdings Business Interest: Dairy and Agriculture Area Of Interest: environmental regulations and siting of new or expanded businesses
Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin Business Interest: Municipally owned electric utilities Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules that affect the operation of municipally owned electric utilities and local governmental operations including but not limited to rules before the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and the DNR.
Municipal Environmental Group - Water Division Business Interest: Represents communities operating publicly owned water supply systems. Area Of Interest: Legislation and rules affecting municipal drinking water utilities.
Municipal Environmental Group - Wastewater Division Business Interest: Its interests are legislative and rulemaking matters related to municipal wastewater facilities. Area Of Interest: Issues associated with watershed management in Wisconsin, regulatory limits on point and nonpoint discharges, regulation of publicly owned treatment works and other regulations potentially affecting the ability of publicly owned treatment works to provide cost effective wastewater treatment services to the public.
NAIFA-Wisconsin, Inc Business Interest: Insurance Agents and Financial Advisors registered in the state of Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Legislation & regulations affecting Insurance and Financial Services industries, as well as, those affecting insurance agents and financial advisors, as well as their clients. This may include budget/tax areas relating to these industries. Long-term care, health insurance and retirement planning are additional issues that would be of interest to us.
NAIOP Wisconsin Business Interest: Trade organization for commercial real estate investors/owners/developers. Area Of Interest: Matters impacting economic development and job creation.
National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters Business Interest: The National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) is a national trade association comprised of licensed public insurance adjusters who serve the general public at a higher standard of customer service with the highest standards of professional conduct, ethics and integrity. Licensed public adjusters deliver knowledgeable and experienced representation when filing a claim for property damage that helps achieve successful claims resolution for individuals and businesses. NAPIA has provided a forum for public adjusters nationwide for 68 years to share their knowledge, accomplishments, and challenges handling residential and commercial claims which include first party property insurance claims, regulations, accreditation and consumer awareness. Area Of Interest: public adjuster licensing
National Alliance on Mental Illness Wisconsin Business Interest: The mission of NAMI Wisconsin is to improve the quality of life of people affected by mental illness and to promote recovery. NAMI Wisconsin will accomplish its mission through the following: 1) Promote public education and understanding of mental illnesses. 2) Advocate at all levels of government and throughout the public sector to improve mental health care in Wisconsin. 3) Support affiliates by providing follow-up advice and counsel; educational and training programs and materials; access to financial resources as appropriate; and by offering conferences, seminars, and presentations. 4) Establish and strengthen local affiliates to keep with NAMI's principles and guidelines. Area Of Interest: NAMI Wisconsin works at the state level to influence the legislature in areas of health and mental health care, criminal justice, youth mental health, education, stigma reduction and other areas affecting the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families. We also have a network of members and non-members who engage in grassroots advocacy throughout the state.
National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) Business Interest: Insurance Area Of Interest: Matters affecting the insurance industry.
National Association of Social Workers - Wisconsin Chapter Business Interest: Social work professionals. Area Of Interest: NASW monitors activities of the Examining Board and the Social Workers Section of the Examing Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors. We also monitor proposals and rules submitted by the Dept. of Safety and Professional Services, the Department of Health Services, the Department of Children and Families and other state departments as they impact on social workers and our clients.. . In the area of social policy, NASW WI is particularly interested in bills related to health care, social services, welfare reform, violence and family issues.
National Association of Theatre Owners of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Business Interest: Owners of movie theatres. Area Of Interest: All areas affecting movie theatres and any First Amendment issues
National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology Business Interest: Trade Association for Complex Rehab Technology companies. Area Of Interest: Health Care, Durable Medical Equipment, Complex Rehab Technology
National Federation of Independent Business Business Interest: All labor-related issued impacting on small business. All legal-reform issues impacting on small business. All regulatory issues impacting on small business. All tax-related issues impacting on small business. All competition-related issues impacting on small business. Area Of Interest: All legislative or administrative action relating to small and/or independent business including taxation, industry, environment, trade and commerce, health, insurance, state government, labor, education, tort reform.
National Heritage Academies Business Interest: Education management. Area Of Interest: Legislation affecting charter school operation.
National Psoriasis Foundation Business Interest: out of pocket cost, health care, access to health care, step therapy, health insurance, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, medicaid Area Of Interest: health care access, prescription drug access, step therapy
National Rifle Association of America Business Interest: Protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, especially the right to keep and bear arms. Individuals who value the right to keep and bear arms. Area Of Interest: All matters affecting the individual right to keep and use firearms for hunting, self-defense, and any other lawful purpose; regulation of sale and manufacture of firearms and ammunition, etc.
National Waste & Recycling Association Business Interest: Transportation, taxation, recycling, solid waste issues and policy. Area Of Interest: NSWMA is interested in influencing legislative and regulatory initiatives involving solid waste collection, transportation, processing, recycling and disposal. This necessarily involves subset issues on taxation, privitization, competition, facility siting, and so on.
Natural Resource Development Association (NRDA) Business Interest: The Natural Resource Development Association supports policies that lead to proper, necessary, and conscientious resource development and conservation. By engaging community leaders, laborers, manufacturers, and job creators in the legislative and decision-making process, the association will help create an open atmosphere for resource development that is both environmentally sound and economically beneficial for Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: The Natural Resource Development Association supports policies that lead to proper, necessary, and conscientious resource development and conservation.
Naturist Action Committee Business Interest: Advance and protect the rights of naturists and nudists. Area Of Interest: Areas affecting personal liberties, use of public areas and lands, privacy, family.
Nelson Schmidt Inc. Business Interest: Marketing communications Area Of Interest: Department of Tourism, Office of Marketing.
Network for Innovation in Senior Care Business Interest: Organizations providing full range of residential supports and services Wisconsin seniors need Area Of Interest: State budget, health insurance affordability, health information exchange, care coordination, medicaid
Network Health Plan Business Interest: Health insurance plan Area Of Interest: Legislation and regulatory proposals related to health insurance companies and health plans.
Neutron Holdings, Inc. Business Interest: Operates rental fleets of on-demand, dock-less electric scooters and bicycles Area Of Interest: Transportation, transportation network companies
New Glarus Brewing Company Business Interest: Primarily the manufacture of craft beer. Area Of Interest: All matters relating to the regulation of beer, including but not limited to the manufacture, distribution and sale of beer.
New Venture Fund Business Interest: Not for Profit Area Of Interest: All matters affecting voting and elections
Newtrient Business Interest: Improves sustainability by advancing technologies that transform manure into products like soil conditioners, fertilizer, and energy, by connecting stakeholders and businesses. Area Of Interest: All matters involving the environment, nutrient management, water quality, and economic development.
NextEra Energy Resources Business Interest: Energy related products and services. Area Of Interest: All legislation and regulatory matters related to the energy industry.
Nexus Solutions, LLC Business Interest: Professional services (design, planning, construction management) for various construction projects. Area Of Interest: Issues related to designing, planning and management of construction projects.
NIC Inc. Business Interest: NIC Inc. is a provider of official government websites, online services, and secure payment processing solutions. Area Of Interest: NIC will lobby on matters relating to and affecting Wisconsin eGovernment services, including government websites, online services, secure payment processing solutions, and the State of Wisconsin web portal.
North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters Business Interest: The North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters represents the local unions/membership of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters in Wisconsin on state government issues. Members are employed in construction and industrial plants. The Carpenters' Union believes all working people have a right to a good job with benefits; a living wage that can support a family; security and dignity in work and retirement; a safe and secure workplace; education and training to reach our full potential. Area Of Interest: The North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters participates in the state legislative and rules process on issues relating to labor standards, worker rights, employee protections, the general economic security and welfare of Wisconsin carpenters and their families. The areas of legislation and administrative rules of concern include: prevailing wage law, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, apprenticeship and training, the bidding and awarding of public construction projects, the biennial state budget, trasportation, the state building trades collective bargaining agreement, family and medical leave law, health and safety, prison labor, the preservation of hunting, fishing and recreational opportunities.
Northern Natural Gas Company Business Interest: Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Area Of Interest: Energy policy; eminent domain; interstate utility regulation; pipeline safety; and any issues affecting natural gas.
Northern States Power d/b/a Xcel Energy Business Interest: Electric and natural gas utility. Area Of Interest: All legislation and rules affecting existing or proposed operations of electric and/or natural gas utilities.
Northwest Evaluation Association Business Interest: Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) is a global not-for-profit educational services organization. Area Of Interest: School Testing, Education Reform, and School Accountability
Northwestern Mutual Business Interest: For more than 160 years, Northwestern Mutual has helped its policyowners and clients achieve financial security. The company offers insurance, investment products and advisory services to help people in the areas of financial protection, wealth accumulation, and estate preservation and distribution. Whether clients seek personal financial security or security for their business or estate, Northwestern Mutual offers an array of solutions, including permanent and term life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, trust services, mutual funds and advisory services. Area Of Interest: Legislation regarding our products and services including permanent and term life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, annuities, trust services, mutual funds and other securities.
Notarize Business Interest: Online notary public platform Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules affecting document notarization
Novartis Services, Inc. Business Interest: All matters affecting pharmaceutical manufacturing and health care. Area Of Interest: Mental health issues; drug pricing issues; health care reform; access; coverage; budgets.
Numotion Business Interest: Numotion produces, fits, and sells mobility equipment for people with disabilities. Area Of Interest: Numotion intends to lobby the administration during the rule making process as it applies to 2017 Wisconsin Act 306. Numotion intends to lobby the legislature, executive branch, and administration in relation to medicaid funding for mobility standing technology for people with disabilities.
Nurse-Family Partnership Business Interest: maternal-child health Area Of Interest: appropriations for home visiting, programs funding home visiting
Oneida Nation Business Interest: To oversee the governmental affairs for Oneida Nation. Area Of Interest: All areas of government that will or can have an effect on the Oneida Nation.
Opportunity Solutions Project Business Interest: Advocates for free enterprise, individual liberty, and a limited, accountable government. Area Of Interest: The group supports government and public benefits programs reform.
ORP Management LLC Business Interest: Human services programs for children, adolescents, and adults. Area Of Interest: Laws affecting human services and education. Budget items affecting services for people with disabilities..
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. Business Interest: Pharmaceutical manufacturer Area Of Interest: All matters related to healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
Outagamie County Board of Supervisors Business Interest: Any legislation or rules that impact County government or property taxpayer of Outagamie County Area Of Interest: State mandates to the county and impact of state actions on the county.
Outdoor Advertising Association of Wisconsin Business Interest: The association represents outdoor advertising businesses. Area Of Interest: The organization may attempt to influence any legislation or regulation which affects the billboard industry.
Owl Eight LLC Business Interest: architecture and interior design services Area Of Interest: historic tax credits in the budget
Painters & Allied Trades, District Council No. 7, AFL-CIO Business Interest: Represent craft workers of the Finishing Trades: Painting & Decorating, Drywall Taping & Finishing, Glazing & Glass Work and the Sign, Display and Trade Show industries. Area Of Interest: Job training, expansion and retention; wage and hour protections; unemployment and workers compensations; prevailing wage, health care; privatization and all other issues affecting our membership and their families and other workers in the state.
Pediatric Home Respiratory Services, LLC dba Pediatric Home Service Business Interest: Children’s home health care agency providing comprehensive pediatric home care services. Area Of Interest: Health care issues Business issues
PepsiCo, Inc. Business Interest: Food and beverage manufacturer. Area Of Interest: Environmental issues, recycling, business taxes, labor, product taxes.
Pfizer Inc Business Interest: Pharmaceutical manufacturing and healthcare. Area Of Interest: All matters affecting the pharmaceutical manufacturing and healthcare industries
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) Business Interest: Research and manufacturing pharmaceuticals organizations Area Of Interest: All matters affecting the pharmaceuticals and health care industries
Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin Business Interest: Pharmacy, heath care Area Of Interest: Issues affecting pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, pharmacy businesses, medication usage, medication costs, prescription drug use, medication use and abuse, and the practice of pharmacy.
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Business Interest: Established for the express purpose of advocating for access to reproductive healthcare and education. Area Of Interest: All areas relating to reproductive healthcare and education, health care reform laws, insurance regulations, campaign finance issues, health care programs and financing, justice issues that ensure fairness for women in the workplace/education/health care.
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc Business Interest: To ensure the right of all individuals to manage their sexual and reproductive health through direct services, education and advocacy, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin family planning health centers and educational programs. Area Of Interest: All matters relating to women's health, reproductive healthcare and education, health care programs and related financing; health insurance regulations.
PLS Financial Services Inc. Business Interest: PLS Financial provides management services in the retail financial services industry. Area Of Interest: Legislative issues concerning and related to consumer finances and the retail financial services industry.
Plumbers Local 75 Business Interest: Labor union representing working people in the plumbing industry. Area Of Interest: Legislative and administrative action relating to working people in the plumbing industry and/or to working people in general.
Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. Business Interest: The Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin (PMC) represents the needs of contractors engaged in construction, service, and maintenance of piping, plumbing, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and related systems. It is part of a network of chapters of a national trade association, the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), which represents the leading voices in the mechanical contracting industry. Area Of Interest: PMC's primary goal is to promote legislation that furthers the business interests of its members, who are construction subcontractors in the plumbing and mechanical industry. Those issues may include legislation related to workers compensation, prevailing wage, lien rights, retainage on construction projects, as well as more general business interests such as taxation and other economic issues.
Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors - Wisconsin Business Interest: Plumbing, heating, cooling industry in Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Matters affecting plumbing-heating-cooling, construction, apprenticeship, licensing, codes, building, water, natural resources, water conservation, geothermal heating & cooling, consumer contracts, and construction contracts.
Polaris Industries Business Interest: Designs, manufactures, and markets snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and motorcycles, and utility vehicles. Area Of Interest: Matters affecting manufacturing and sale of snowmobiles, ATVs, UTVs, and motorcycles and use of these vehicles.
PRAWN Business Interest: Restaurant and bar owners advocating for higher wages and better benefits for employees across the industry. Area Of Interest: Policy and legislative matters pertaining to the ability of restaurants and bars to provide increased benefits and wages to their customarily tipped employees; other matters pertaining to restaurants and wages and accountability.
Praxair Business Interest: Industrial gases Area Of Interest: All matters affecting business to business contracts and the industrial gas industry
Prison Fellowship Ministries Business Interest: Prison Fellowship is funded by individual donors and foundations, but does not accept any government funding. Area Of Interest: Second chances for individuals with a criminal record and licensing reform.
Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin Business Interest: Emergency and non-emergency delivery of ambulance service. Area Of Interest: Assist in development of legislation regarding EMS.
Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Inc Business Interest: We are interested in all issues that affect firefighters. Area Of Interest: Any item that impacts fire fighters and the communities they serve.
Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin Business Interest: Insurance agents. Area Of Interest: Any function or activity of any branch, department or phase of state or local government; agriculture; environment; taxation; regulation or business, finance or insurance, or other topics pertaining to the general public health or welfare.
PROFS Business Interest: Lobbying and public relations on matters important to UW Madison faculty. Area Of Interest: All matters pertaining to university faculty, higher education and UW-Madison.
Pro-Life Wisconsin Business Interest: Protecting innocent human life from conception to natural death. Area Of Interest: Pro-Life Wisconsin seeks to influence all legislation which directly affects the unborn, the aged, the disabled, and the terminally ill. Pro-Life Wisconsin upholds the inherent dignity of the human person, opposing all abortion, contraception, euthanasia, cloning and embryo destructive research. We also oppose any public financing of abortion, contraception, euthanasia and cloning and embryo destructive research. Reproductive technology, family planning, and conscience rights issues.
Public Finance Authority Business Interest: Expanding access to capital markets through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds. Area Of Interest: Activities related to the issuance, availability, and efficacy of tax-exempt bond financing.
Purdue Pharma L.P. Business Interest: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Area Of Interest: All matters relating to pharmaceutical manufacturing and health care
RAI Services Company (formerly Reynolds American Inc.) Business Interest: Tobacco manufacturer. Area Of Interest: Legislation impacting RAI Services Company.; tobacco issues. Topics: Tax of tobacco products Regulation of internet tobacco sales Statewide smoking policies Tax Stamp Study The electronic cigarette Budget Bill Subjects: Dept. of Revenue
Reflex Protect Business Interest: Providing a non-lethal alternative to firearms Area Of Interest: Legislation dealing with areas of non-lethal alternatives to firearms
RELX Inc. Business Interest: RELX is a leading provider of professional information and online workflow solutions. Area Of Interest: Areas related to the use of information for employment, background or tenant screens and related issues.
REM Wisconsin Business Interest: Human Services Area Of Interest: Human Services
RENEW Wisconsin Business Interest: Wind energy, solar energy, bioenergy, hydropower, geothermal, biomass, biogas, energy storage, battery storage, electric vehicles Area Of Interest: Renewable energy, energy, electricity, utilities, Focus on Energy, wind, solar, bioenergy, energy storage, electric vehicles
ResCare, Inc. Business Interest: Disability services, home care, workforce contracting. Area Of Interest: Workforce development, children and family programs, public benefits, and drug testing.
Retail Services & Systems, Inc. d/b/a Total Wine & More Business Interest: Retailer of wine, spirits, fermented malt beverages and cigars. Area Of Interest: Legislation related to alcohol beverage retailers and licensing
River Alliance of Wisconsin Business Interest: We represent anglers, paddlers, recreation-oriented businesses, Wisconsin citizens. Financial support comes from state adn foundation grants as well as individual support. Area Of Interest: State legislation and administrative rules relative to the use, management and protection of Wisconsin's fresh water resources.
Robert W Baird and Company Inc Business Interest: Wealth Management, Capital Markets Asset Management and Private Equity Area Of Interest: Economic development, financial institutions, and securities
Robokind Business Interest: Robotics, autism treatment, and STEM education Area Of Interest: Autism treatment, and STEM education
Rogers Memorial Hospital, Inc. Business Interest: Behavioral Health Industry Area Of Interest: Health Services: Medical Services and Related Programs -Matters related to Medical Reimbursement -All matters related to behavioral health care -Matters related to opiate abuse prevention -Matters related to creation of a professional health program -Matters related to telemedicine
Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative Business Interest: A cooperative of 42 rural non-profit hospitals for shared services and advocacy. Area Of Interest: Our focus is on rural health which tends to include issues regarding healthcare finance, workforce, education, public health, Medicaid, health insurance, healthcare law and regulation.
S.C. Johnson & Son Inc Business Interest: Manufacturer and marketer of consumer products Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules impacting consumer product manufacturers and marketers, economic and community development and transportation infrastructure in Southeast Wisconsin.
Safari Club Business Interest: Safari club is a pro hunting organization. We support the right to legally hunt all species of game in Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Hunting bills, and any and all bills that effect the ability of sportsman to participate in our hunting rights and heritage.
Safelite Group, Inc. Business Interest: Manufacture, repair & installation of auto glass; administer insurance claims for auto glass. Area Of Interest: Legislation affecting the handling of motor vehicle insurance claims, particularly those dealing with auto glass.
SaintA Business Interest: Funding and regulation of human service providers. Area Of Interest: Matters related to funding and regulation of human service providers.
Sanofi US (FKA Sanofi-Aventis) Business Interest: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Area Of Interest: All matters affecting the pharmaceuticals and health care industries.
Sargento Business Interest: Wisconsin based, family owned cheese and food packaging company. Area Of Interest: Rules and legislation relating to dairy, agricultural and food processing.
SAS Institute Inc. Business Interest: Matters affecting information technology and data analytics Area Of Interest: Matters affecting information technology and data analytics
Schneider National Inc Business Interest: Common and contract interstate and intrastate motor carrier transportation and logistics services. Area Of Interest: reduction of business taxes; improvement of transportation infrastructure; transportation finance; engine emissions/idling; driver training, highway safety; tort reform; truck idling; shipper indemnification; FMLA; workers compensation system
School Choice Wisconsin Action Business Interest: K-12 education issues pertaining to vouchers and charter schools. Area Of Interest: K-12 education issues, especially those pertaining to vouchers and charter schools.
School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin, The Business Interest: Wisconsin's school nutrition professionals. Area Of Interest: DPI catagorical aids for child nutrition programs and policies to enhance the roll of nutrition in developing the full potential of Wisconsin children.
Select Management Resources, LLC Business Interest: Small consumer loans Area Of Interest: Areas concerning consumer finance and regulation
Sentry Insurance a Mutual Company Business Interest: Nationwide writer of property, casualty, workers' compensation, and life insurance products. Area Of Interest: Matters pertaining to property and casualty insurance, including but not limited to liability law, insurance regulation, insurance taxation, operation of civil justice system, workers' compensation, health and life insurance.
Serve You Custom Prescription Management, Inc. Business Interest: Pharmacy benefit managers, opiod and other drug abuse prevention. Area Of Interest: Monitor regulation of pharmacy benefit managers
Shatterproof Business Interest: The organization is supported by those wishing to end the evils of addiction. Area Of Interest: All matters related to the prevention and treatment of addiction.
Sheet Metal Air Rail Transportation Workers Local Union #18 Business Interest: Labor union representing workers in several skilled crafts including sheet metal work, fabrication, installation, and service of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, and rail work Area Of Interest: Matters relating to union members, contractors, and workers generally
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' Association of Milwaukee, Inc. Business Interest: The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ Association of Milwaukee (SMACCA)) represents the needs of contractors engaged in construction, service, and maintenance of sheet metal applications, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and related systems. SMACCA is part of a network of chapters of a national trade association—the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA)—which represents the leading voices in the sheet metal and air conditioning industries. Area Of Interest: SMACCA's main goal is to further the interest of its members, who are subcontractors in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry. The legislative issues it may attempt to influence include workers compensation, prevailing wage, lien rights, retainage on construction projects, as well as more general business interests including taxation and other economic issues.
SI Group Client Services Business Interest: Sale of tobacco products Area Of Interest: All issues surrounding the regulation or taxation of tobacco products
Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter Business Interest: The Sierra Club – John Muir Chapter is Wisconsin’s voice for the nation’s oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. We are made up of 18,000 members and supporters statewide working to expand clean energy, move beyond oil, and protect Wisconsin’s land and water resources. Area Of Interest: State budget and individual bills - related to public health, environment, transportation, recycling, energy, agricultural and university research. Government reorg. DNR- land /forest management, water quality/quantity, wetlands, wildlife, mining, waste management, air, state stewardship fund, remedial response, alt. regulatory path. DATCP-pesticides, agric., food safety, animal mgmt. PSC-electric generation, mergers, energy conservation. DOT-infrastructure planning/budgt, MAP-21 implementation. DOJ-Public intervenor/enf. Commerce-PECFA and related, brownfields, econ. dev. UW Sys-Research/outreach. Campaign Finance Reform.
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Business Interest: Non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center - Community Health Center Area Of Interest: Issues related to the budget, Medicaid, healthcare workforce, public health, healthcare reform, environmental health, healthcare quality and cost, and other issues that affect our patients.
Skiing Wisconsin Business Interest: All matters relating to skiing, tourism, taxation of ski hills Area Of Interest: All matters relating to taxation, liability, and items affecting the ability of ski hill owners to operate profitably.
SMART (Sheet Metal Air Rail Transportation) Business Interest: Protect the interest of membership, as they may appear. Railroad workers and retired railroad workers, Sheet Metal workers and retired sheet metal workers. Area Of Interest: Transportation issues, taxation, public safety, worker safety, campaign finance, voting laws, passenger and freight rail, prevailing wages, right to work laws, minimum wage.
Smart Government Inc. Business Interest: Smart Government advocates for sound government practices related to taxation, governance and more, with a geographic focus on impacts to the greater Milwaukee area. Area Of Interest: Economic development and local government funding.
Southeastern Wisconsin Schools Alliance Business Interest: Alliance of school districts in Southeastern Wisconsin Area Of Interest: All matters affecting the operation of public school districts in Wisconsin and all school finance issues.
Special Olympics Wisconsin Business Interest: Any legislation or funding affecting the well being and interests of children and adults with intellectual disabilities Area Of Interest: Any legislation or funding affecting the well being and interests of children and adults with intellectual disabilities
Specialized Medical Vehicle Association of Wisconsin Business Interest: The Specialized Medical Vehicle Association of Wisconsin is a professional trade organization comprised of individuals, organizations and businesses who are primarily employed to deliver non-emergency medical transportation services. Since 2001 the Association has devoted itself to maintaining and improving the client's access to efficient and reliable transportation services for eligible patients requiring medical attention. The state funding and management issues relating to this section of medicaid service is of critical concern to the Association and to insuring the patient/client eventually receive the care they are prescribed. Area Of Interest: The SMVAW will actively advocate for it's membership at all levels of state government.
Sprint Corporation Business Interest: Telecommunications, tax issues, 911 emergency services, small cell Area Of Interest: Telecommunications legislation/rules; taxation; public safety; technology issues. All matters related to 911 Emergency Services, small cell
SSM Health Business Interest: Catholic, not for profit healthcare system, with care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, SSM Health includes 20 hospitals, 62 outpatient care sites, a pharmacy benefit company, an insurance company, two nursing homes, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a technology company and two Accountable Care Organizations. ​With more than 8,500 physicians on our medical staff and more than 33,000 employees in four states Area Of Interest: Matters affecting the administration, delivery and financing of health care services, including legislation and rules affecting a fully integrated healthcare system; hospitals, provider owned health plans, pharmacy benefit management companies, nursing homes, patient care and other health care issues.
Standard Process Inc. Business Interest: Manufacturing of nutritional supplements Area Of Interest: Matters concerning legislation dealing with regulation of the manufacturing, sale and distribution of nutritional supplements.
State Bar of Wisconsin Business Interest: All lawyers licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin Area Of Interest: Activities related to the delivery of legal services, the administration of justice, and the purposes set forth in SCR 10.02(2).
State Farm Insurance Companies Business Interest: Insurance and Financial Services Area Of Interest: Legislation and rules that pertain to regulation of insurance and financial services, as well as any areas that affect the legal environment.
Stockbridge-Munsee Community Business Interest: Native Americans, tribal governments, tribal gaming Area Of Interest: Budget, gaming, environmental, law enforcement, education, government to government relations, courts, roads, health, ethics and child welfare.
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. Business Interest: Pharmaceuticals Area Of Interest: All matters affecting the pharmaceuticals and health care industries
Sunrun Inc. Business Interest: Solar energy Area Of Interest: Matters affecting the solar energy industry
Sunshine Health Freedom Foundation Business Interest: The Sunshine Health Freedom Foundation is a non-profit organization created for the promotion, maintaining and expanding health freedom. Area Of Interest: Natural Health Care and Health Freedom
Tavern League of Wisconsin, Inc. Business Interest: Beverage alcohol license holders. Area Of Interest: Enforcement of Wis Stats. Chapter 125, Class B regulation & licensing, Safe Ride, OWI Legislation, Matters relating to the three-tier system.
TC Energy (Formerly TransCanada US Pipeline Central) Business Interest: TransCanada is a leader in the responsible development and reliable operation of North American energy infrastructure. Its network of more than 36,500 miles of pipeline taps into virtually all major gas supply basins in North America. TransCanada is one of the continent's largest providers of gas storage and related services with approximately 360 billion cubic feet of storage capacity. Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules affecting interstate natural gas pipelines.
TDS Telecommunications Corporation Business Interest: Telecommunications service Area Of Interest: Legislation dealing with telecommunications, administrative rules of the Public Service Commission, General Business issues, and efforts to impact taxes.
Tesla, Inc. Business Interest: Car manufacturer Area Of Interest: All matters related to transportation finance and all matters related to regulation of autonomous vehicles.
The Alexander Company, Inc. Business Interest: Urban development and historic preservation Area Of Interest: Historic tax credits
The Alliance Business Interest: A not-for-profit cooperative of employers moving health care forward by controlling costs, improving quality, and engaging individuals in their health. Area Of Interest: Health care, health insurance and employer sponsored health benefits.
The Arc Wisconsin Business Interest: The Arc Wisconsin is an office of The Arc of the United States. Area Of Interest: Members of The Arc are individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Relevant public policy issues include early intervention, child care, healthcare and Medicaid, long-term care including Family Care and IRIS programs, special education, direct care workforce, family support, public transportation, accessible housing, voting rights.
The GEO Group, Inc. Business Interest: Corrections Area Of Interest: Corrections
The Nature Conservancy Business Interest: The Nature Conservancy is a land trust that lobbies on environmental issues. Area Of Interest: Issues involving land conservation and environmental policy, WI DNR and DATCP.
The Pew Charitable Trusts Business Interest: Dental therapy Area Of Interest: Pew is working with officials (legislative and executive branch) in Wisconsin to introduce and ultimately pass legislation authorizing a mid-level dental provider.
The Travel Technology Association Business Interest: ONLINE TRAVEL INDUSTRY Area Of Interest: TAX, TRAVEL & TOURISM
The Water Council Business Interest: Aligns regional fresh water research community and water-related industries to establish Milwaukee as the World Water Hub for water research, economic development, and education Area Of Interest: Innovation, entrepreneurship, technology transfer, and economic development.
ThedaCare Business Interest: Health care delivery and health insurance. Area Of Interest: Matters affecting the delivery of health care and the financing of health care services, including health insurance.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Business Interest: Thrivent Financial is a fraternal benefit society. Our purpose is to serve our members and society by guiding both to be wise with money and live generously. Area Of Interest: Any legislative or administrative activity which would impact Thrivent or its subsidiaries, including but not limited to volunteer and community outreach, and financial product regulation.
Timberland Investment Resources, LLC Business Interest: Forestry Area Of Interest: Wetland legislation
T-Mobile Business Interest: Wireless telephone company. Area Of Interest: Legislation and rules regarding wireless communication.
Total Administrative Service Corp Business Interest: Provides 3rd party administrative services. Area Of Interest: Economic development and the State's use of 3rd party administrative services.
Transportation Development Association Business Interest: Transportation Area Of Interest: Transportation funding and policy
Trek Bicycle Corporation Business Interest: Manufacture, Distribution and Sale of Bicycles and Bicycle Related Accessories & Services Area Of Interest: Matters related to bicycling, bicycling and pedestrian infrastructure and matters to Wisconsin manufacturers and employers.
Turo Inc. Business Interest: marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing Area Of Interest: all issues associated with regulation of peer-to-peer car sharing
U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform Business Interest: To advocate for various measures to reform state and federal legal systems. Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules pertaining to civil liability.
Uber Technologies Inc. Business Interest: Software application that connects users with third party transportation providers. Area Of Interest: Transportation
UCB, Inc. Business Interest: Pharmaceuticals Area Of Interest: Matters affecting the pharmaceuticals and health care industries
Union Cab of Madison Cooperative Business Interest: Public Transportation Area Of Interest: Transportation, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Tourism
Union Pacific Railroad Company Business Interest: Railroad transportation. Area Of Interest: UP is a freight railroad. We will be attempting to influence legislation and state rules that relate to any regulation of our operating practices or the goods we transport. Since our physical plant (tracks and auxiliary facilities) extend across the state, we have the same concerns that other industry has about property law, environmental impacts and the like, as well as how our property and operation is taxed. We are also concerned about laws that affect our employees and liability law with regard to our operations in the state.
United Community Center Business Interest: UCC works with and received funding from the federal, state, and local governments, as well as charitable organizations and businesses. Area Of Interest: Legislative and administrative rules relating to education and human services.
United HealthCare Services Inc. Business Interest: Health care company offering an array of health benefits and health services. Area Of Interest: Legislation and Administrative Rules affecting individual, small, and large group health insurance plans, Medicaid and other government-sponsored health care programs.
United Migrant Opportunity Services/UMOS Inc Business Interest: To provide educational opportunities and social services to migrant farmworkers and low income individuals. Area Of Interest: Issues related to the legislation or state programs affecting benefits or services to low income individuals and minorities.
United States Cellular Corporation Business Interest: Cellular telecommunications services. Area Of Interest: Any and all issues affecting wireless carriers or that may impact telecommunications, including but not limited to: Universal Service; Enhanced 911; Rights-of-Way; Tower/Antenna Siting or Zoning; taxation of telecommunications; reselling of telecommunications services.
University of Wisconsin -Eau Claire Foundation Business Interest: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Area Of Interest: Seeking state funding for the construction of the Health Sciences Building on the UW-Eau Claire Campus
UPS Business Interest: Transportation and shipping of freight and parcels; logistics support Area Of Interest: Issues that would affect a company engaged in transportation of freight and parcels, and the related business issues of a transportation and logistics provider.
US Venture, Inc (formerly US Oil Co., Inc) Business Interest: Primarily a marketer of petroleum products and wholesale distributor of automotive parts and tires, and HVAC equipment and supplies. Unfair Sales Act. Area Of Interest: Ethanol mandates and DNR regulations. Unfair Sales Act.
Vapor Technology Association Business Interest: The Vapor Technology Association represents the manufacturers, wholesalers, small business owners, and entrepreneurs who have developed innovative and quality vapor products. Area Of Interest: All matters affecting vapor technology.
Verizon and its Affiliates (formerly Verizon Wireless) Business Interest: Wireless telecommunications. Area Of Interest: Lobby the legislature and administration regarding all telecom related issues.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Business Interest: Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative new medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. Area Of Interest: Medicaid and Health Issues.
Visa, Inc. Business Interest: payment network Area Of Interest: Issues affecting financial service sector and electronic payments.
VJS Construction Services Business Interest: Construction Area Of Interest: Construction, DNR rules, Transportation, School Financing
Voces de la Frontera Action, Inc. Business Interest: To educate & advocate for low income workers, immigrants and students. Area Of Interest: driver licenses, tuition equity, protecting public education, protecting immigrants rights and safety
Voya Services Company Business Interest: Financial Services Area Of Interest: Financial services
Walgreen Co Business Interest: As the nation's largest drugstore chain, Walgreens vision is to be the first choice in health and daily living for everyone in America, and beyond. Each day, Walgreens provides more than 6 million customers the most convenient, multichannel access to consumer goods and services and trusted, cost-effective pharmacy, health and wellness services and advice in communities across America. Walgreens scope of pharmacy services includes retail, specialty, infusion, medical facility and mail service, along with respiratory services. These services improve health outcomes and lower costs for payers including employers, managed care organizations, health systems, pharmacy benefit managers and the public sector. The company operates 8,131 drugstores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Area Of Interest: Matters affecting pharmacy and retail services.
Wal-Mart Business Interest: Retail sales, real estate, and business issues. Area Of Interest: All matters affecting the retail industry
Washington County Business Interest: Washington County is one of 72 counties established to deliver services as prescribed by the state and federal governments. Washington County is governed by a board of 26 supervisors and a county administrator. Area Of Interest: Washington County works with state government offices to understand issues which directly or indirectly affect county government and citizens. We will advocate largely in the areas of consolidated government, shared services, government efficiency, taxation, human services including long term care, public safety, government services, transportation, elections, veterans, and land use and planning.
Waste Management Business Interest: Waste Management is a leading provider of environmental services in North America, serving over 20 million customers in all types of industries. Our vision is to provide valued, sustainable products and services that drive growth by extracting value from the materials we manage, reducing environmental impact and increasing reuse opportunities. Area Of Interest: We are primarily interested in policies affecting the recovery of valuable resources from discarded materials through recycling, conversion and energy technologies, as well as transportation, environmental regulation, and general business matters.
Water Quality Association of Wisconsin Business Interest: The Water Quality Association of Wisconsin represents manufacturers, suppliers, and retail distributors of water treatment devices, replacement chemicals, filter cartridges, and bottled water. Manufacture and distribution of water treatment appliances and products. Retail sale and rental of water treatment appliances, including installation and products. Delivery of sale, bottled water and other water treatment chemicals and supplies. Repair and programming of water treatment appliances. Water analysis. Area Of Interest: The Water Quality Association of Wisconsin may enter comment on matters of water quality, pluming code, DNR code, licensing and registrations, marketing rules, transportation rules and fees, and small business regulations. Plumbing rule changes, POWTS discharge rules groundwater quality parameters, shipping restrictions, transportation fees, tax increases, no-call list registration.
Waterford Institute Business Interest: education Area Of Interest: pre-school education program
Waukesha County Business Alliance Inc Business Interest: The Waukesha County Business Alliance is a Chamber of Commerce supporting businesses of any size and industry in Waukesha County and the region. Area Of Interest: Economic development, education, infrastructure, environment, workforce development, business taxes and regulations, government efficiency, collaboration and transparency. And any other issues affecting the business climate in Waukesha County and the region.
Waukesha Water Utility Business Interest: water utility Area Of Interest: regulation and financing of water utilities
WAVE Educational Fund Business Interest: Public education on firearms violence. Area Of Interest: Prevention of firearms violence and deaths and gun control issues.
WEA Insurance Corporation Business Interest: The WEA Insurance Corporation is a a voluntary employees' beneficiary association and licensed Wisconisin insurer that provides health, life, and long term care benefit plans to Wisconsin public employees. Area Of Interest: Group insurance: health, life, long term care.
WEC Energy Group, Inc. Business Interest: WEC Energy Group, a component of the S&P 500, has nearly $29 billion of assets, 9,300 employees and approximately 60,000 stockholders of record. The company's principal utilities are We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Gas Utilities, and Minnesota Energy Resources. The company's other major subsidiary, We Power, designs, builds and owns electric generating plants. Area Of Interest: Any and all legislation and administrative rules affecting operation or governance of the public utility industry and activities related to or in support of the energy or energy related businesses. Any and all legislation and administrative rules affecting any of the businesses owned by WEC Energy Group.
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries Business Interest: WellCare Health Plans focuses exclusively on providing government-sponsored managed care services, primarily through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans. Area Of Interest: Managed care services for Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Part D.
West Central Wisconsin Biosolids Facility Commission Business Interest: To administer the Facility on behalf of the Wisconsin cities and villages it serves. Area Of Interest: Transportation of wastewater sludge on highways
Western Golf Association Business Interest: Conducting professional/amateur golf championships and promoting opportunities for youths to caddie and earn full tuition scholarships. Area Of Interest: All matters impacting the operation of golf courses.
Whitetails of Wisconsin Business Interest: Association of Wisconsin Deer Farmers and Shooting Preserves. Area Of Interest: All areas of administrative, tax, regulatory, and legislative policy which affect the ownership, management, or operation of a Wisconsin Deer Farm.
WI Naturopathic Doctors Association Business Interest: WNDA members are all graduates of 4 year undergraduate pre-medical education colleges and universities followed by a four year residential graduate level course work and practicum at Naturopathic Medical colleges accredited by regional and programmatic accrediting agencies recognized by the US Dept of Education. Area Of Interest: the regulation and licensing of naturopathic doctors who have completed four year naturopathic medical schools.
Wine Institute Business Interest: Trade association of California wineries Area Of Interest: Wine Institute is a trade association representing over 1,000 California wineries and as their representative we are interested in all legislation pertaining to wine whether it be at the state level or Liquor Commission level. Both of these areas would be important to us. Matters of concern would be taxation, environmental questions, label requirements, bottle label requirements and any matters pertaining to wine.
Wireless Infrastructure Association Business Interest: The Wireless Infrastructure Association represents the companies that make up the wireless infrastructure ecosystem in the United States. Area Of Interest: Wireless infrastructure and enabling wireless communications.
WiRSA Business Interest: Educational Policy Area Of Interest: Educational Policy
WiscNet Business Interest: The network will support collaborative instruction, research, economic development and public service; facilitate access to regional and national networks and hence to national resources such as supercomputer centers; and generally support the education, service and research mission of the members. Area Of Interest: The policy areas we follow are education, research, economic development and public service; additionally access to regional and national networks and hence to national resources such as supercomputer centers. We generally support the education, service and research mission of the members. Some examples of our members include Wisconsin-based technical colleges, private colleges and universities, public and parochial K-12 school systems, regional cooperative educational service agencies, regional library systems, healthcare providers, county and municipality governments, and the State of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin & Southern Railroad L.L.C. Business Interest: Freight Railroad Company Area Of Interest: Railroad Crossing Safety, Advance Warning Devices, Track & Structure Capital Funding, Freight Railroad Preservation Program, Freight Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program, Railroad equipment.
Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians Business Interest: Doctors of medicine/specifically family physicians. Area Of Interest: Rules, regulations or statutes pending in the legislature which would impact on the practice of family medicine in the state of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Business Interest: State association representing food and nutrition professionals. Area Of Interest: Issues that improve health and advance the profession of dietetics.
Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology Business Interest: Ophthalmologists -- medical doctors specializing in eye care. Area Of Interest: We are interested in issues related to the availability and quality of medical eye care and vision care and the treatment of eye diseases medically and surgically. We also are concerned with matters relating to the practice of medicine and health insurance issues.
Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants Business Interest: Physician Assistants Area Of Interest: Rules and regulation affecting health care, licensure and physician assistants practice in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Agri-Business Association Business Interest: Agricultural businesses such as but not limited to: grain elevators, feed mills, seed dealers, farm supply providers, farm equipment sales, farm fertilizer and chemicals, ethanol, etc... Area Of Interest: Regulations on agricultural businesses, sales and use taxes, transportation issues
Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health, Inc. Business Interest: To educate and engage women's health supporters. Area Of Interest: Health care programs and financing affecting Wisconsin women and girls.
Wisconsin Alliance of Forest Owners Business Interest: Wisconsin private forest land owners who have recognized the need to become more politically active in order to address issues such as land taxes, Division of Forestry, and the Managed Forest Law. Area Of Interest: Including timber sales in the Manufacturing and Agricultural tax credit; Defining working forests as an agricultural use in Statutes and Codes; Ensuring that the Managed Forest Law works to benefit local government, private woodland owners, and the environment; Working with the Division of Forestry to appropriate sufficient funds and personnel to support the activities of private woodland owners
Wisconsin Alliance of YMCAs Business Interest: Taxation and tax-exempt status; and regulation of fees, licensing, etc. Area Of Interest: The two major areas we have focused on are tax (taxation & tax-exempt status) and regulation (fees, licensing, etc.) of our YMCAs.
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation Business Interest: Patent and licensing organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Area Of Interest: Research, innovation, entrepreneurship, technology transfer and intellectual property
Wisconsin Amusement and Music Operators Business Interest: Education, promotion and protection of the coin-operated recreational industry. Area Of Interest: Matters affecting the music and games sector and customers including regulation and taxes.
Wisconsin Apartment Association (formerly Wisconsin Rental Housing Legislative Council Business Interest: A professional trade and educational association of Wisconsin rental housing owners, developers and managers. The Association represents 18 local chapters organized throughout the State of Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: All areas of legislative and administrative action which affect the ownership, management or operation of residential rental housing in Wisconsin. Assist local governments with rental housing issues that intersect with state laws, work with local housing authorities, promote efforts to reduce homelessness, work in areas of reentry, and work with state agencies to maintain standards that protect the health and well being of it's customer's.
Wisconsin Assisted Living Association Business Interest: Providers of assisted living - and related businesses. Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules related to community-based residential facilities and other forms of assisted living; registration, certification and licensing of assisted living providers and related businesses; healthcare funding issues and other healthcare related issues such as those related to seniors' housing.
Wisconsin Association for Home Health Care, Inc Business Interest: The Wisconsin Association for Home Health Care, Inc represents the home health care industry, home health care agencies, and home health care agency staff in the State of Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Legislative proposals and administrative rulemaking relating to the regulation of home health care services in the State of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Association for Justice Business Interest: Trial lawyers Area Of Interest: Proposals relating to court procedures, insurance and access to the civil justice system.
Wisconsin Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Business Interest: We represent Marriage and Family Therapists of Wisconsin Area Of Interest: Matters that would increase the understanding,research and education of Marriage and Family Therapy. Regulation of our members and areas related to mental health.
Wisconsin Association of Assessing Officers Business Interest: Property assessment Area Of Interest: All issues relating to property assessment and value
Wisconsin Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus Business Interest: Tourism and hospitality. Area Of Interest: Legislation and rules relating to tourism promotional expenditures, Department of Tourism, room tax, and economic development.
Wisconsin Association of Distributors Inc Business Interest: Tobacco and sundry wholesalers. Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules affecting the sale and regulation at wholesale in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Association of Fairs Business Interest: Organization supporting county fairs Area Of Interest: All interests related to county fairs.
Wisconsin Association of Family and Children's Agencies Business Interest: WAFCA is a member association that works to improve the lives of families and children in Wisconsin. Our member agencies provide a wide array of prevention and supportive services such as foster care, in-home support, counseling, and mental health treatment. WAFCA represents over 50 child and family serving agencies and leaders in the field and advocates for the more than 250,000 individuals and families that they serve each year. Area Of Interest: Health and Human services and Educational policy and funding issues affecting the delivery of mental health and support services to individuals, children and families.
Wisconsin Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Business Interest: WAFCC represents Wisconsin's free and charitable clinics. Free and Charitable Clinics are safety-net health care organizations that utilize a volunteer/staff model to provide a range of medical, dental, pharmacy, vision and/or behavioral health services to economically disadvantaged individuals. Such clinics are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, or operate as a program component or affiliate of a 501(c)(3) organization. Entities that otherwise meet the above definition, but charge a nominal/sliding fee to patients, may still be considered Free or Charitable Clinics provided essential services are delivered regardless of the patient's ability to pay. Free or charitable clinics restrict eligibility for their services to individuals who are uninsured, underinsured and/or have limited or no access to primary, specialty or prescription health care. Area Of Interest: Volunteer Health Care Provider (VHCP) legislation, Health Professions Loan Assistance Program (HPLAP), Medicaid reimbursement and coverage, Pharmacy/Dispensary laws & rules; Public health policies, Mental/Behavioral health policies, Dental health policies, Primary care policies, Insurance policies, policies that will impact the uninsured, policies that will impact free and charitable clinics, policies that will impact free and charitable clinic patients, Fundraising polices, Tax policies that will impact charitable giving or clinics
Wisconsin Association of Health Plans Business Interest: The Wisconsin Association of Health Plans represents Wisconsin's community-based health plans on state legislative and regulatory matters. Area Of Interest: The Wisconsin Association of Health Plans represents Wisconsin's community-based health plans on issues relating to: health insurance legislation and regulation; health care access and cost; State Health Plan competition, benefits, choice and cost; Medical Assistance benefits, eligibility and funding; taxation; health care coverage mandates; and, any other matters relating to health insurance and health care. The Association works to preserve the advantages of a competitive health insurance marketplace.
Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors Business Interest: Home inspectors. Area Of Interest: Any legislation that would affect home inspectors or home inspections.
Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Business Interest: Representing the 24 private, nonprofit colleges and universities in Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: The primary interest of WAICU is in access to quality higher education for all students. For this reason, our principal governmental focus is on financial aid for students, particularly need-based financial aid. Regulatory, taxation, and information technology, insofar as they affect students' access to higher education is also a concern.
Wisconsin Association of Lakes Inc Business Interest: Primarily local lake associations and lake districts, in addition to individual members and other organizational members who are interested in the use and health of Wisconsin's inland waters. Area Of Interest: Water resources management, surface water regulation, boating, recreational boating programs, taxation, finance, local government, environment and DNR budget and appropriations Shoreland protection.
Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards Business Interest: Local health departments and Board of Health members Area Of Interest: Any legislation or rules that affect public health practice, public health programs (i.e. WIC, bioterrorism, tobacco, etc.) access to health care including Medicaid and local funding for counties and municipalities.
Wisconsin Association of Mobility Managers Business Interest: The Mobility Managers Association is dedicated to the practices of using all available transportation resources and developing new ones to improve mobility, increase efficiency and reduce costs for Wisconsin citizens and institutions who need to connect citizens to their intended destinations. Area Of Interest: The Association of Mobility Managers will advocate in all areas of state government which could effect or impact the management and availability of transportation services in all of Wisconsin's municipalities. WAMM will aggressively work to coordinate transportation services with other related transportation organizations and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists Business Interest: CRNA's are advanced-practice nurses certified to administer anesthesia. Area Of Interest: CRNA's are advanced-practice nurses certified to administer anesthesia in settings ranging from medical offices to hospital surgical units. In Wisconsin we also have authority to independently prescribe medication used within the scope of our practice. We believe the practice of anesthesia is a recognized specialty within both the nursing and medical professions. As a group we are interested in maintaining this setting by Wisconsin rules and regulations in health and health financing, along with insurance and tort reform.
Wisconsin Association of Professional Agricultural Consultants Business Interest: The Wisconsin Association of Professional Agricultural Consultants (WAPAC) was formed in 1987 to provide a unified voice for professionals advising farmers in Wisconsin. WAPAC's diverse membership includes crop consultants, animal nutritionists, veterinarians, farm managers, educators and other farm industry advisors, giving the Association many sources of experience from which to tap for problem solving. WAPAC's goal is to promote the profession of agricultural consulting, contribute to the industry and state through public service and to elevate the public's perception of the role of consultants in agriculture. Area Of Interest: Issues affecting Wisconsin agriculture and agribusiness.
Wisconsin Association of School Boards Inc Business Interest: Locally elected school board members. Area Of Interest: The Wisconsin Association of School Boards seeks to have input on legislation that impacts the educational programs of school districts, and any legislation that would impact their operation. With respect to operations, this could include employment, insurance, taxation, election, technology licensing, transportation and other areas of legislation that have not been identified.
Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials Business Interest: WASBO membership includes those persons who are non-teaching employees and affiliate members who provide goods and services to school districts. Area Of Interest: The WASBO will primarily attempt to influence legislation and administrative rules governing K-12 education. Telecommunications, food and drugs, child welfare, social services, taxation, trust funds and transportation are other areas of interest.
Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators Business Interest: Chief school district administrators in Wisconsin's public schools. Area Of Interest: Education, food and drugs, insurance, social services, taxation, trust funds, transportation, Dept. of Employee Trust Funds, DPI, VTAE and labor. The above items only as they pertain to K-12 education.
Wisconsin Association of School Nurses Business Interest: Nurses working in school settings throughout the state. Area Of Interest: We work on matters involving the health of students in the schools, and on regulatory matters.
Wisconsin Association of School Personnel Administrators Business Interest: WASPA is a non-profit professional association of Wisconsin school district human resource professionals and Wisconsin college and university educational placement officials. Area Of Interest: "Enhancing Wisconsin K-12 public education by connecting colleges, universities and educators to schools and students through human resource best practices."
Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services Business Interest: The Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services has been working since 1971 to provide staffing agencies in the state of Wisconsin a common voice and the support they need in an increasingly complex business and regulatory environment. Our Vision: The Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services is the voice of the staffing industry in Wisconsin. We create opportunities for maximizing growth and professionalism for all those we serve. Our Mission: The mission of the Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services is to support, expand, and unify membership with legal and legislative advocacy, educational opportunities, networking, community relations, and high ethical standards. Area Of Interest: The Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services (WASS) has been working since 1971 to provide staffing agencies in Wisconsin a common voice and the support they need in an increasingly complex business and regulatory environment. The mission of WASS is to support, expand, and unify membership with legal and legislative advocacy, educational opportunities, networking, community relations, and high ethical standards.
Wisconsin Association of Taxicab Owners Business Interest: The Wisconsin Association of Taxicab Owners is the oldest operating professional taxicab association in the United States. The association is comprised of taxicab and shared-ride taxi businesses, organizations and individual proprietors who are under municipal license or contract. Services are provided to municipalities under specified rules and vendor obligations. Coordination with the State Wisconsin WDOT exists in providing regulated services in over 40 rural communities around the state. Issues or safety, insurance, customer service, ADA compliance, taxation, and transportation coordination are very important to the mission of the organization. Area Of Interest: The Wisconsin Association of Taxicab Owners will be an active participant in all areas of administrative or legislative activity which affect it's membership.
Wisconsin Association of the Deaf Business Interest: Memership dues and fundraising Area Of Interest: The Wisconsin Association of the Deaf intends to promote and influence sign language interpreter legislation, to regulate sign language interpreters and the settings in which they work to ensure the interpreters competencies match the settings in which they work.
Wisconsin Athletic Trainers Association Inc. Business Interest: Interested in matters pertaining to the licensure and practice of Athletic Training, healthcare and sports medicine. Athletic Trainers are licensed health care providers who practice in a variety of settings including Professional, Collegiate, High School, Youth, Club and recreational sports, Academics, Industry and Clinical and other health care settings. Athletic Trainers are experts in prevention, injury recognition, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries sustained by active individuals. Area Of Interest: Health Care Occupational Medicine Sports Medicine Athletics Athletic Training Licensure and Education
Wisconsin Auctioneers Association Business Interest: Professional association serving all segments of the auction industry in the state of WI Area Of Interest: Sales Tax laws affecting industry, possible updates and changes to auction license laws
Wisconsin Autism Providers Association Business Interest: The Wisconsin Autism Providers Association (WAPA) is an industry association of providers of autism treatment serving over 1,200 children in Wisconsin annually. Our mission is to provide access to quality treatment to ALL Wisconsin families impacted by autism. Area Of Interest: Relating to access and quality treatment to all Wisconsin families impacted by autism.
Wisconsin Auto Collision Technicians Assn. Ltd. Business Interest: Collision repair Area Of Interest: Consumer choice, insurance regulations and other issues that will affet the collision repair industry or small business.
Wisconsin Automatic Merchandising Council Business Interest: Coin operated food and beverage; some products too. Area Of Interest: Regulatory and tax proposals affecting coin-operated vending machines and related suppliers/products.
Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association, Inc. Business Interest: State of Wisconsin licensed automobile and truck dealers. Area Of Interest: All areas relevant to the interest of automobile and truck dealers, as well as other general business issues. Franchise laws, transportation funding, insurance repair issues, sales tax, small claims, employment law, dealer training, etc.
Wisconsin Bankers Association Business Interest: Wisconsin's state and nationally chartered commercial banks. Area Of Interest: The Wisconsin Bankers Association represents the interests of Wisconsin banks and their customers on government relations matters involving banking, agricultural, economic development, environmental, taxation, real estate, consumer, insurance, and other financially related issues.
Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association Business Interest: Promote interests of hunters and their rights Area Of Interest: All issues surrounding hunting, DNR regulations and legislative actions, wolves, conservation, land acquisition, youth hunting, hunting fees, baiting, and enforcement.
Wisconsin Beer Distributors Association Inc Business Interest: Represents Wisconsin-permitted beer distribution companies. Area Of Interest: Policies, statutes or regulations affecting the production, distribution, sale and consumption of beverage alcohol, as well as general business issues.
Wisconsin Beverage Association Business Interest: Wholesale bottlers of soda water beverage products. Area Of Interest: All areas affecting the soda water beverage industry.
Wisconsin BioFuels Association Business Interest: Producers of Ethanol and other biofuels Area Of Interest: Policies and regulations affecting ethanol plant operation Policies and regulation affecting the sales and distribution of ethanol, distillers grain and other co-products Policies and regulation affecting corn production
Wisconsin Biomass Energy Coalition Business Interest: A statewide organization dedicated to advancing Wisconsin's renewable natural gas industry through advocacy, public-private collaberation, and water stewardship Area Of Interest: Advocacy for the renewable natural gas industry and related issues surrounding clean water, renewable fuels, and the agricultural economy
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Business Interest: Radio and television broadcasters. Area Of Interest: Open meetings, open records, taxation policy, broadcast tower regulations, small business concerns, campaign finance issues, information technology, advertising related issues, sales and use tax, ad tax
Wisconsin Builders Association Business Interest: Single family, multifamily and commercial building and remodeling Area Of Interest: Construction, tax, code
WISCONSIN CABLE COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION Business Interest: WISCONSIN Broadband, Video and Voice (Traditional Cable TV providers). Area Of Interest: ANY AND ALL LEGISLATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES WHICH MAY AFFECT THE WISCONSIN CABLE TV AND BROADBAND INDUSTRY.
Wisconsin Catholic Conference Business Interest: To represent the social teaching and temporal concerns of the Roman Catholic Church. Area Of Interest: The Wisconsin Catholic Conference addresses areas of legislation and rules with moral implications according to the precepts of Catholic social teaching and legislation and rules that affect the institutional concerns of the Roman Catholic Church. Generally this involves public policy in the areas of human rights, human services, education, taxation, labor & economic policy, family law and other areas.
Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association Business Interest: Wisconsin livestock, cattle, farming. Area Of Interest: Any legislation which impacts the production of animals, food or the lives of the people of rural Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity Business Interest: Improve competitiveness of Wisconsin manufacturers. Area Of Interest: Appropriations for manufacturing extension center grants and state agency partners, educational initiatives related to manufacturing in Wisconsin and manufacturing workforce preparation.
Wisconsin Central Ltd. Business Interest: Freight railroad Area Of Interest: All issues impacting the freight rail industry and freight transportation in general.
Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP) Business Interest: The WIAAP represents over 900 primary care pediatricians and allied health professionals in the state of Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Children's Health Maternal and Child Health Immunization policy Mental Health Medical Home Oral Health Obesity Prevention School Health Safety and Injury Prevention
Wisconsin Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians Business Interest: Represents the interests/practice of emergency physicians. Area Of Interest: WACEP is interested in securing access to emergency care to all in need, with as few as possible hindrances/restrictions imposed upon patients by other entities (e.g. government agencies, third party payors). WACEP supports efforts to insure emergency care is provided by well-trained physicians and support personnel. WACEP supports public policies to enhance safety, decrease risk of illness/injury in all settings and promote prevention measures.
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Business Interest: Dairy manufacturers and suppliers. Area Of Interest: Policy areas including dairy regulation; environmental policy and regulation; taxation and labor issues; dairy producer related legislation; food safety issues.
Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association Inc Business Interest: Law enforcement. Public safety Area Of Interest: Any areas affecting law enforcement: civil liberties, firearms, government operations, judiciary, law enforcement training, public safety,duty death benefits, PTSD insurance coverage for law enforcement officers and retirement benefits.
Wisconsin Child Care Administrators Association Business Interest: Represent 385+ child care administrators providing quality programming to Wisconsin children and helping drive local economies. Area Of Interest: Support initiatives that encourage the delivery of high-quality early care and learning programs, which then play a critical role in fostering economic growth in communities across the state.
Wisconsin Child Support Enforcement Association Business Interest: Child support enforcement Area Of Interest: Any legislation and administrative rules pertaining to child support and family law
Wisconsin Chiropractic Association Business Interest: Professional association for Chiropractors Area Of Interest: All legislation and rules which affect health care, licensing of chiropractors, health insurance, or other types of insurance which provide a health care benefit.
Wisconsin Civil Justice Council, Inc Business Interest: To promote fairness and equality in Wisconsin's civil justice system, business groups, and associations. Area Of Interest: Legislation addressing lawsuit abuse and statutory reforms to Wisconsin's civil justice system.
Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault Business Interest: Provides technical assistance, policy advocacy and information to local sexual assault service providers. Area Of Interest: We are committed to legislative efforts that are proactive and victim/survivor focused (i.e., protect victim privacy).
Wisconsin Coalition for Consumer Choice Business Interest: Any proposals that further regulate consumers and the products that they purchase in ways that would limit and inhibit consumer choice and privacy in Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Any proposals that further regulate consumers and the products that they purchase in ways that would limit and inhibit consumer choice and privacy in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers, Inc. Business Interest: 8 ILCs in Wisconsin Area Of Interest: disability rights, including health and long term care services, transportation, housing, employment, education, benefits
Wisconsin College of Computing Coalition, Inc. Business Interest: Advanced Technologies and high-growth business Area Of Interest: Advanced technologies and high-growth business and computer science
Wisconsin Commercial Fisheries Association Business Interest: Commercial fishermen. Area Of Interest: Any lobbying activity related to commercial fishing.
Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Business Interest: Voluntary association of local community based organizations with anti-poverty missions including 16 community action agencies. Area Of Interest: Anti-poverty programs providing tools for self-sufficiency; safe and affordable housing; public benefits; affordable health insurance; skills enhancement programs; food security; entrepreneurship.
Wisconsin Community Media (formerly WI Assn of Public, Ed. and Govt Access Channels, Inc.) Business Interest: A non-profit 501(c)(6) organization for public, education, and government access television stations, media centers, and their community producers, viewers, and supporters. Area Of Interest: Cable television, broadband, public access to media
Wisconsin Companion Animal Network Business Interest: Animal welfare issues Area Of Interest: Animal welfare, public land use as it relates to animals, public education
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Business Interest: Advocating for clean water, clean air and resource protection. Area Of Interest: Natural resource concerns in the state budget, energy policy, water quality and quantity, air quality, open spaces, other conservation concerns and campaign finance reform.
Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum Business Interest: renewable energy Area Of Interest: Issues related to renewable energy, energy and transportation
Wisconsin Construction Group Business Interest: Public construction. Area Of Interest: School construction and school referendums.
Wisconsin Corn Growers Association Business Interest: Membership association for corn farmers. Area Of Interest: Address regulatory, tax, and legal issues affecting corn growing, corn and corn product promotion and general agriculture
Wisconsin Council for Administrators of Special Services Business Interest: Administrators of Special Education, Pupil Services, Special Services. Area Of Interest: The WCASS will primarily attempt to influence legislation and administrative rules governing PK-12 education. The WCASS will also attempt to influence legislation and administrative rules involving telecommunications, food and drugs, child welfare, social services, taxation, trust funds, and transportation issues that pertain to PK-12 education.
Wisconsin Council of Churches Business Interest: The Wisconsin Council of Churches is a non-profit organization which represents 19 Protestant and Christian Orthodox denominations in Wisconsin, which include approximately 2000 congregations and almost one million church members. Area Of Interest: Human services issues affecting low income families, criminal justice issues, church-state relations, the death penalty, gaming, and environmental concerns.
Wisconsin Council of Life Insurers Business Interest: Life insurance. Area Of Interest: WI Stats. 600 - 655 and insurance rules.
Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools Business Interest: WCRIS seeks equitable access to educational opportunities; ensures that public policies advance fairness and justice for our students; defends the right of parents to select the best educational option for their children; defends the right of religious and independent schools to pursue their unique missions; facilitates communication and collaboration between our member schools, their leaders and the communities we serve; provides leadership training opportunities for private school staff and facilitates opportunities to celebrate educational quality in private k-12 schools. Area Of Interest: All K-12 education policies that effect religious and independent schools, student transportation, school safety, education funding, teacher licensure, private school governance and their students, their faculty and staff, their parents, their leadership councils and their freedom to operate.
Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired Business Interest: A Wisconsin association of persons who are blind or visually impaired. Area Of Interest: All areas of legislation or administrative rules that affect the lives of blind or visually impaired Wisconsin citizens. Specifically we will involve ourselves in the Dept. of Workforce development, Division of Vocational rehabilitation: Dept. of Health and Family Services, Division of Supportive living, Bureau for the Blind; Dept. of Public Instruction, CESAs, Special Education, Center for Blind and Visually Impaired Students; Dept. of Transportation, public transportation, and sales tax issues affecting the sales of assistive devises.
Wisconsin Counties Association Business Interest: Furtherance of better county government and protection of county interests. Area Of Interest: County organization and personnel, environment and land use, health and human services, judicial and public safety, taxation and finance, transportation and public works, agriculture.
Wisconsin Counties Utility Tax Association Business Interest: Association of counties interested in shared revenue utility tax issues Area Of Interest: Areas affecting the shared utility tax revenue formula and any other utility tax revenues.
Wisconsin County Clerks Association Business Interest: For over 105 years, the Wisconsin County Clerks Association (WCCA) has been organized to provide timely and accurate information in order to help improve the operation of the county clerk's office and better serve the public. The WCCA is comprised of the 72 county clerks in Wisconsin, and it promotes excellence in the administration of elections and county government. Area Of Interest: We provide professional input on bills affecting election administration, county government, and the duties and powers of constitutional officers.
Wisconsin County Forests Association Business Interest: Public forest and natural resource management interests of counties with county forest lands enrolled under Wisconsin's County Forest Law. Engage in state legislative and policy issues related to public land and natural resource management. Area Of Interest: Forestry, wildlife, conservation, natural resource management, tourism, and transportation issues that may impact or effect sustainable management of county forests enrolled under Wisconsin's County Forest Law.
Wisconsin County Police Association Business Interest: We work to enhance the abilities and protect the general welfare of county law enforcement officials in Wisconsin. We do not provide labor representation or legal counsel. We are dedicated to the welfare of county law enforcement officers through legislative advocacy and by supporting charitable causes and organizations that provide support and opportunities to county law enforcement officers, their families and the communities they live in. Area Of Interest: Highway safety, criminal justice, jail issues, health and retirement funding, and budget issues that impact the general welfare of county law enforcement officers and Wisconsin citizens.
Wisconsin Court Reporters Association Business Interest: The Wisconsin Court Reporters Association is committed to achieving the highest level of professional standards when capturing the spoken word. Educational enrichment and technological advancement are vital in maintaining the honor and integrity of our profession while serving the public, judicial system, and the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. Area Of Interest: Lobbying Interests: Issues relating to court reporters' duties, compensation, licensing, supplies, equipment, digital audio recording, real time reporting, ADA and the administration of justice and court reporters' contractual relationships with their customers
Wisconsin Craft Beverage Coalition Business Interest: A coalition of the Wisconsin Brewers Guild, Wisconsin Winery Association, and Wisconsin Distillers Guild. Area Of Interest: All matters affecting alcohol, alcohol enforcement, Chapter 125, and general business operations.
Wisconsin Credit Union League Business Interest: Credit unions, not-for-profit cooperatives, financial institutions. The Wisconsin Credit Union League is the trade association for Wisconsin's credit unions that are cooperatively owned by their 3.2 million members and directed by Boards democratically elected from the membership. Area Of Interest: All proposals, legislation, administrative rules, policies or regulations related in any way to consumers or the operation of financial institutions in general, and credit unions and their member-owners in particular.
Wisconsin Dairy Alliance Business Interest: The financial support is provided by Members and Allied Industry Professionals in the dairy industry. Area Of Interest: Environmental regulations and policy and other policy matters that impact the growth and expansion of the Wisconsin dairy industry.
Wisconsin Dairy Products Association Inc Business Interest: Trade association representing Wisconsin's dairy industry. Area Of Interest: Primarily focused on dairy-related issues, such as milk volume premiums, laboratory certification program, dairy fees, dairy plant rules, Standards of Identity for dairy products, producer security, landspreading (NR 214), miscellanous farm related issues and any biennial budget items pertaining to dairy. Also may become involved in phosphorus discharge rules and chloride discharge.
Wisconsin Defense Counsel (formerly Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin) Business Interest: Trial lawyers primarily engaged in the defense of civil litigation. Area Of Interest: Substantive and procedural issues impacting on the civil justice system and litigation related thereto.
Wisconsin Dells Visitors and Convention Bureau Business Interest: Tourism/Recreation industry. Area Of Interest: Any and all legislation and/or administrative rule making initiatives aimed at affecting economic development as it relates to the tourism/recreation industry in the State of Wisconsin. Also Education - school calendar.
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Business Interest: The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign tracks the money in state politics, fights government corruption and works for campaign finance reform, fair elections, judicial integrity, media democracy, open and transparent government, and democracy reform in areas such as state legislative and congressional redistricting, ethics, and lobbying. We pursue these objectives through research, citizen education, community outreach, coalition building and direct advocacy. Area Of Interest: Lobbying for changes in the campaign finance system that will help revitalize democracy and enable all candidates to have a fair chance to present their ideas to the voters. Lobbying for stronger ethics enforcement, lobbying reforms and changes safeguarding the electoral process.
Wisconsin Dental Association Business Interest: Regulations and laws impacting the provision of dental care and the practice of dentistry Area Of Interest: Regulation of the practice of dentistry; public health issues; appointments to the Dentistry Examing Board; dental workforce issues; dental hygiene; Marquette University School of Dentistry; third party payer; insurance benefits
Wisconsin Dental Hygienists Association Business Interest: Representing the professional interests of Wisconsin Dental Hygienists Area Of Interest: Representing dental hygienists in the areas of health care reform, managed care, oral health care issues, regulatory and licensing issue impacting dental hygienists, continuing education, and government and non-government third party insurance matters.
Wisconsin District Attorneys Association Business Interest: WDAA Prosecutors Area Of Interest: criminal law, juvenile law, children in need of protection and safety.
Wisconsin Economic Development Association Business Interest: Statewide association of economic development professionals and individuals from business and government interested in promoting economic development. Area Of Interest: All matters relating to economic development and fostering a healthy economic climate including matters relating to taxation, transportation, environment, energy, workforce, education, and business incentives.
Wisconsin Education Association Council Business Interest: The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) is committed to making a difference for the common good through advocacy, collaboration, professionalism, social justice and economic security. Area Of Interest: WEAC will address through its lobbying efforts all matters that affect public education, including but not limited to the economic well being of our members, the learning conditions for all public school students and appropriate resources that support the development of student learning into advancing our society.
Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association Business Interest: Educational media and technology, school library programming, services and resources. Area Of Interest: All issues relating to school funding and organization, including library/media, technology, certification, standards, curriculum, finance, higher education, youth services, telecommunications.
Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association Business Interest: The Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association is a trade organization that represents all 25 electric cooperatives operating in Wisconsin. Collectively, Wisconsin’s electric cooperatives provide electricity to more than 500,000 Wisconsin residents. Area Of Interest: WECA represents electric cooperatives and works on issues relating to generation, transmission and distribution of electricity. Main areas of interest are topics associated with or affecting energy and utilities, electricity and renewable energy, rural areas, and the cooperative business model.
Wisconsin EMS Association Business Interest: Emergency Medical Services. Area Of Interest: Any and all rules and legislation relating to emergency medical services including regulations, skill, compensation, education, ambulances, volunteers and others.
Wisconsin Environment, Inc. Business Interest: environmental advocacy, clean water, clean air, global warming, conservation Area Of Interest: climate, clean energy, clean water, clean air, wetlands preservation, safe drinking water, environmental protection, toxic waste, public health
Wisconsin Family Action Inc Business Interest: Actively strengthening, preserving and promoting marriage, family, life and religious liberty in Wisconsin Area Of Interest: Any matters that directly impact Wisconsin's families - marriage, divorce, education issues and school choice, parental rights, gambling, education, religious liberties and individual conscience rights, abstinence, taxes, pro-life issues,
Wisconsin Family Council Business Interest: Any matters that directly impact Wisconsin's families - marriage, divorce, education issues and school choice, parental rights, gambling, education, religious liberties and individual conscience rights, abstinence, taxes, pro-life issues, Area Of Interest: Wisconsin Family Council advances Judeo- Christian principles and values in Wisconsin by strengthening, preserving and promoting marriage, family, life and religious liberty.
Wisconsin Family Ties Business Interest: The organization serves families that include children and/or adolescents with social, emotional, behavioral or mental health challenges. Area Of Interest: Items related to treatment, care, services, support and education of children with social, emotional, behavioral or mental health needs and their families.
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Business Interest: Farmers and Agri Businesses Area Of Interest: All areas affecting agriculture, farming and agri businesses
Wisconsin Farmers Union Business Interest: All matters affecting agriculture, including farming, land use planning, property taxes, rural infrastructure, agri-tourism, farm-based renewable energy, water quality, and access to health care for farmers and rural residents. Also campaign finance reform and nonpartisan redistricting. Area Of Interest: All matters affecting agriculture, including farming, land use planning, property taxes, rural infrastructure, agri-tourism, farm-based renewable energy, water quality, and access to health care for farmers and rural residents. Also campaign finance reform and nonpartisan redistricting.
Wisconsin Federated Humane Societies, Inc Business Interest: Humane Societies, Animal Rescue Groups, Individual Pet Owners, Law Enforcement and Humane Officers with Animal Welfare Duties. Funds are raised through memberships, donations, sponsorship, grants and charitable gifts. Area Of Interest: Animal welfare issues, public land use as it relates to animals, animal ownership and licensing requirement issues, animal health, animal transportation and movement, sale and adoption of animals.
Wisconsin Financial Services Association Business Interest: Consumer lending. Area Of Interest: Any and all legislation and administrative rules which may affect the consumer finance industry.
Wisconsin Fire Protection Coalition Business Interest: Coalition of automatic fire sprinkler contractors and labor unions. National Fire Sprinkler Association, Wisconsin Chapter (Marty King), Road Sprinkler Fitters Local 669 (Dan Driebel & Bob Cannon), Sprinkler Fitters Local 183 (Corey Gall). Area Of Interest: All matters relating to fire safety in Wisconsin, especially as they relate to automatic fire sprinkler system policies and regulations.
Wisconsin Firearm Owners, Inc Business Interest: Advocate for all issues related to firearm ownership and shooting sports. Area Of Interest: All issues related to firearm ownership and shooting sports.
Wisconsin Fireworks Association Business Interest: Rules, regulations and statutes effecting the sale of consumer fireworks. Area Of Interest: Rules, regulations and statutes affecting the sale of consumer fireworks.
Wisconsin Freight and Passenger Rail Committee Business Interest: The Wisconsin Freight and Passenger Rail Committee is dedicated to advocating and advancing rail programs and services throughout the State of Wisconsin. The Committee's mission is to provide positive economic impact, produce environmental benefits, improve livability, grow employment and follow the guidelines and best practices of what is known as "One Rail". Our motto will be Rail: Wisconsin's Future Is Riding On It. Area Of Interest: The Wisconsin Freight and Passenger Rail Committee will advocate for improving passenger and freight services between interested communities throughout Wisconsin. The Committee values WDOT, organized professional labor, local Commissions dedicated to freight service, planning agencies, public transit advocates, local government and state trade associations dedicated to their interests. We will network with several national partners including environmental organizations. The Committee will support rail bridge improvements, tunnels, port connections, passenger stations, grade crossings and grade separations in hopes of leveraging additional private sector investments.
Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association Business Interest: Funeral directors, funeral homes Area Of Interest: Issues related to funeral service, cemeteries, burial trusts, health and family services, medical assistance, vital records.
Wisconsin Game Preserve Association Business Interest: WGPA is a business association comprised of game bird breeders, sport shooting facilities, owners, managers and specialty vendors who provide services and products used by the industry as part of Wisconsin's sport and hunting heritage. Area Of Interest: The Wisconsin Game Preserve Association will be active in all legislative and administrative areas of our state government that affect the ownership, operation or management of our businesses . We continue to work closely with the DATCP in the areas of animal health disease and rural economic development. We honor the sporting heritage of our state and add to to the alternative agricultural economy.
WISCONSIN GENETIC COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION, Inc Business Interest: THE WISCONSIN GENETIC COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION (WIGCA) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF GENETIC COUNSELORS, OTHER GENETICS SPECIALISTS, AND GENETIC COUNSELING STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. WIGCA IS AN OFFICIAL STATE CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF GENETIC COUNSELORS. Area Of Interest: Educate and raise the awareness of opinion leaders and public officials on the issues related to the licensing of Genetic Counselors as healthcare providers.
Wisconsin Geothermal Association Business Interest: Promotion and advancement of that segment of the Heating-Cooling industry that uses ground-source heat pumps. Area Of Interest: Renewable energy. Heating and cooling. Construction of geothermal drill holes and loop fields. All matters related to the construction industry.
Wisconsin Grocers Association Business Interest: Independent grocers and grocery chains, warehouses & brokers, vendors, suppliers and manufacturers. Area Of Interest: Taxes & regulations, WIC, food safety, alcohol & tobacco regulations, retail theft & bad checks, health care issues, labor & employment.
Wisconsin Guild of Midwives Business Interest: Out of Hospital Maternity Care Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules affecting the practice of Licensed Midwives in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Gun Owners, Inc. Business Interest: Gun ownership, gun owner rights, Second Amendment, concealed carry, self-defense Area Of Interest: Wisconsin Gun Owners, Inc. may attempt to influence hunting and sporting issues related to gun ownership, passage of concealed carry legislation, range protection, and firearm safety issues.
Wisconsin Health Care Association Inc. Business Interest: The Wisconsin Health Care Association (WHCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to representing, protecting and advancing the interests of Wisconsin’s long-term and post-acute care provider community and the residents they serve. The Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living (WiCAL) is a division of WHCA that advocates for assisted living facilities by helping our members provide the highest quality services to the Badger State’s frail and elderly citizens. WHCA/WiCAL represents skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, Community Based Residential Facilities, Residential Care Apartment Complexes, and home health agencies. Area Of Interest: Medical assistance reimbursement to skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Regulation of nursing homes and assisted living facilities by the Department of Health Services and other relevant state agencies.
Wisconsin Health Freedom Coalition Business Interest: The Wisconsin Health Freedom Coalition is a non-profit grass roots organization for consumer choice in natural health modalities and dietary information. Area Of Interest: Freedom in natural health and dietary information.
Wisconsin Health Information Organization Business Interest: WHIO makes high quality, reliable, integrated data available to all stakeholders seeking to transform healthcare. Area Of Interest: Legislation and regulatory proposals related to health insurance companies and health plans.
Wisconsin Hemp Alliance Business Interest: The promotion of a robust industrial hemp industry in Wisconsin under the state's industrial hemp program, both under the state's current pilot program and as expanded by potential future changes in federal law. Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules related to industrial hemp and products that may be derived from this plant.
Wisconsin Hemp Farmers & Manufacturers Association Inc. Business Interest: Promote the safe and sustainable use of hemp in daily life and act as a bridge and resource between farmers and industry to enable this to occur. This will include areas of research & development and public, political and industry education. Area Of Interest: We aim to lobby in the following areas to promote ease of use, legality, streamlining from farm to shelf, to consumer of hemp and cannabis: Farm production Processing issues Manufacturing hemp methods and processes - including materials, machinery, distribution Promotions and marketing Public education Security Insurance Transportation Genetics Testing Safety Health aspects Research & Development
Wisconsin Hospital Association Business Interest: Hospitals and health care Area Of Interest: WHA may attempt to influence legislation and rules affecting hospitals and other health care providers as well as community health in general.
Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association Business Interest: Lodging industry throughout Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Any areas affecting the lodging and tourism industries as businesses and employers providing lodging services in Wisconsin to the public.
Wisconsin Housing Alliance Business Interest: Factory-built housing industry including: modular housing, manufactured housing, manufactured home communities, and industry service/suppliers. Area Of Interest: Any matter that may affect manufactured (HUD Code) or modular housing including but not limited to taxation, licensing, transportation and consumer protection.
Wisconsin Independent Businesses, Inc. Business Interest: WIB represents small, independent businesses and farmers. On their behalf, we advocate for state government policies and actions which help them grow and prosper. Area Of Interest: State taxation and regulation of small, independent businesses and farmers as well as state government activities and actions which impact their operations.
Wisconsin Independent Telecommunications System, Inc. d/b/a Access Wisconsin Business Interest: Facilitator of video and data transmission. Area Of Interest: Issues related to BadgerNet and telecommunications networks.
Wisconsin Industrial Energy Group Inc Business Interest: Large industrial end users of electricity and natural gas. Area Of Interest: Advocacy for large industrial end users of natural gas and electricity. WIEG lobbies the legislature and intervenes with regulators.
Wisconsin Industrial Sand Association, Inc. Business Interest: organization formed to promote safe and environmentally responsible sand mining standards, promote a fact-based discussion and create a positive dialogue among the industry, citizens and Wisconsin government officials. Area Of Interest: WISA is interested in policies that may impact the industrial sand industry, including issues specifically relating to non-metallic mining and transportation.
Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now, Inc. Business Interest: Construction contractors, businesses in the utility, telecommunications and mining industries, and employees or employee groups that work in construction or the listed industries. Area Of Interest: Transportation facilities, renewable and traditional energy projects, mining and other infrastructure projects and to promote governmental policies that support such infrastructure investment and expansion.
Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging Business Interest: WIHA's interests are in working with the Wisconsin state and local aging and public health networks, health care systems, health insurers, faith-based organizations, health educators, community health workers, senior centers, community centers, YMCAs, university researchers and others in researching and disseminating evidence-based health promotion programs. Funding is currently derived from federal, state and local grants, private foundations, revenue from trainings and an annual Healthy Aging Summit, program licensure fees and donations. Area Of Interest: Public health, income security, long-term care, transportation, nutrition, tax and other programs related to prevention, health promotion and healthy aging. Role of county aging units, county aging and disability resource centers, county public health agencies Insurance coverage. Regulation of housing and long-term care targeted for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty Business Interest: Individuals and organizations that are dedicated to the promotion of free markets, limited government, individual liberty, and a robust civil society. Area Of Interest: The organization is interested in policies including K-12 education, open government, regulatory reform, administrative rulemaking and economic freedom.
Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants Business Interest: Voluntary membership association of Certified Public Accountants. Area Of Interest: Accounting, taxation, civil liability, business and professional regulation and state government.
Wisconsin Insurance Alliance Business Interest: Property and casualty insurance companies. Area Of Interest: Areas dealing with insurance, liability law, insurance regulation, and other matters affecting the property and casualty insurance industry.
Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Business Interest: The WIAA is governed by its member schools. Rules and policies of the Association are developed, promulgated and implemented by the membership either through membership vote for constitutional issues or through a membership-elected committee structure for sport seasons regulations. Area Of Interest: WIAA monitors legislation relating to high school athletics requirements including laws pertaining to eligibility for student athletes, coaches, referees and schools. Additionally they track potential laws requiring private organizations to disclose public records.
Wisconsin Justice Initiative Inc. Business Interest: law, general public interest advocacy Area Of Interest: Criminal and civil justice, judicial campaign finance
Wisconsin Laborers District Council Business Interest: An affiliation of local laborers' unions representing 7,000 construction craft laborers statewide. Area Of Interest: Any areas affecting workers as well as issues of mutual benefit and concern to union members and signatory contractors.
Wisconsin Lakeshore Business Association Business Interest: Businesses, individuals, and municipalities whos common interest is that they require a robust Lake Michigan fishery to fuel the tourism market that all the previously mention stakeholders depend on. Area Of Interest: DNR rules regarding fishing regulations, stocking, and harvesting management
Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association, Inc. Business Interest: Membership is comprised of county supervisors on the land conservation committee and their county land conservation department staff. Area Of Interest: Issues pertaining to county land and water conservation department interests, such as protecting water quality and quantity, soil conservation, wetland protection, invasive species control and mitigation, land use planning, and budget matters related to funding county departments.
Wisconsin Land Information Association Business Interest: Education and technical assistance for land information system modernization. Area Of Interest: Land records, mapping, land use, soils, groundwater, zoning, planning, real estate, WI land information program.
Wisconsin Land Title Association Business Interest: Land title industry - abstractors, title agents, title underwriters. Area Of Interest: All matters affecting real estate and title to real estate.
Wisconsin Library Association Business Interest: Improving and promoting library and information services. Area Of Interest: All legislative initiatives as they pertain to library needs and interests.
Wisconsin Liquid Waste Carriers Association Business Interest: Environmental transport, treatment and disposal of liquid waste Area Of Interest: Any area of state legislation or administrative rules that affect the environmental transport, treatment and disposal of liquid waste.
Wisconsin Literacy Inc Business Interest: Wisconsin Literacy provides support, training, and advocacy to adult and family literacy programs. Area Of Interest: Funding to support adult and family literacy. Policy related to readability standards for public documents.
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Business Interest: The businesses community as a whole, including manufacturing, energy, retail, agriculture, health care, food processing, banking, insurance, mining and other service sectors. Area Of Interest: WMC lobbies all issues pertaining to business with an emphasis on the following issue areas: taxation; labor relations; environment; business regulation; health care; civil justice; energy; transportation and workforce.
Wisconsin Medical Society Business Interest: Improve the health of the people of Wisconsin by supporting and strengthening physicians' ability to practice high-quality patient care in a changing environment. Area Of Interest: Government's involvement in health care; improving health care quality, value, and access; physician vitality; medical liability environment; public health and safety.
Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association Business Interest: A state association of firms engaged in or associated with the business of originating commercial and residential real estate mortgage loans. Area Of Interest: All matters relating to residential and commercial lending, industry regulation and taxation and business issues for purposes of maintaining a healthy economic climate.
Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association Business Interest: Trade association representing truck, tow ,milk hauler, motor coach and moving companies (owners and officers). Area Of Interest: Rules governing the administration and operation of the Department of Transportation, including Division of Motor Vehicles; Rules governing taxation in the Dept. of Revenue; Rules governing environmental regulations (clean air, water, stormwater runoff, etc.) within the Dept. of Natural Resources; Rules governing apprenticeship or other training requirements; workers' compensation & unemployment compensation; Rules governing the transportation of hazardous materials.
Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Association Business Interest: Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Association statutory duties such as Elections, Dog Licenses, Alcohol licensing, Financial interests as it relates to Municipal Government. Area Of Interest: Elections Statutory requirements of Municipal Clerks Dog Licensing Alcohol Licensing Operating Licensing Financial areas where it relates to municipal government Land assessment
Wisconsin Newspaper Association Business Interest: Newspaper industry. Area Of Interest: 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.
Wisconsin Nurses Association Business Interest: Registered nurses in Wisconsin who are members of WNA. Area Of Interest: 1. Define the role, practice, education, licensure and certification of all advanced practice registered nurses 2. Extend the criminalization penalty for battery to all nurse regardless of work setting 3. Increase the supply of nurse faculty through allocation of state dollars for loan forgiveness and scholarships 4. Maintain State Statute Chapter 106.30 - which identifies supply, demand and education distribution and trends to support appropriate planning for healthcare and future nursing workforce needs.
Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association Business Interest: Persons who are Occupational Therapy Professionals Area Of Interest: Issues affecting persons with disabilities, Medicaid reimbursement, health profession scope of practice, professional licensing, professional education.
Wisconsin Onsite Water Recycling Association Business Interest: Certified soil testers, septic system installers. Area Of Interest: We are interested in any state legislation or code that pertains to private onsite or large scale septic systems and any agency that deals with state codes.
Wisconsin Optometric Association Business Interest: The profession of Optometry and member doctors. Area Of Interest: Health care, insurance, managed care and licensing & regulating of doctors of optometry. Implementation of national health care reform. Optometry scope and practice.
Wisconsin Paper Council Business Interest: Pulp, paper, forestry and allied industries. Area Of Interest: Air and water quality, environment and conservation, forestry, manufacturing, natural resources, taxation, transportation, and land use.
Wisconsin Personal Services Association Inc (WPSA) Business Interest: Statewide coalition of personal care providers, consumers & others joined together to unite, educate, advocate and promote consumer focused services. Area Of Interest: This organization will attempt to influence state legislation and administrative rules related to the funding and/or the provision of personal care and other long term care services.
Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association Business Interest: Petroleum wholesaling and retailing, food retailing, truck stops and travel plazas, convenience stores, service stations Area Of Interest: The Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association may attempt to influence legislation and administrative rules in the areas of taxation, environment, commerce, transportation, the lottery, energy regulation and policy, consumer affairs, and any other areas that could impact our industry.
Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association Business Interest: Representing physical therapists & physical therapy assistants. Area Of Interest: All areas affecting physical therapy, including the licensing and regulation of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and students of physical therapy.
Wisconsin Pipe Trades Association Business Interest: Serve the interests of all members advocating passage of state and city laws for all affiliated unions in the plumbing, pipefitting, steamfitting and sprinkler fitting industries in Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: All bills and rules affecting the piping industry in Wisconsin and the licensing of persons installing, servicing and working with piping, plumbing and HVAC-R systems.
Wisconsin Podiatric Medical Association (formerly Wisconsin Society of Podiatric Medicine) Business Interest: Organization represents doctors of podiatric medicine and surgery. Area Of Interest: This organization has interest in matters medical on a legislative and regulatory level with particular emphasis on legislation and administrative rules which directly impact the practice of podiatric medicine, such as the regulations governing the activities of managed care organizations (MCOs) and HMOs, service corporation issues, regulation of the practices of podiatric physicians and their compliance with rules, regulations and disciplinary actions affecting them.
Wisconsin Pork Association Business Interest: Pork producers. Area Of Interest: Any function or activity of any branch, department or phase of state or local government; agriculture; environment; taxation; regulation or business, finance or insurance, or other topics pertaining to the general public health or welfare
Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association Business Interest: Promotion of potatoes and vegetables. Area Of Interest: All matters affecting field crop production agriculture including but not limited to: fertilizer; pesticide application; water use; real estate tax; right to farm.
Wisconsin Precast Concrete Association Business Interest: Precast concrete septic tanks and other precast concrete products. Area Of Interest: Septic standards and other manufacturing and tax regulations.
Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) Business Interest: Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) is a membership association of WIsconsin's (Section 330) Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). WPHCA represents issues of relevance to its members, the patients that they serve, and health care access for underserved populations. Area Of Interest: All areas involving primary health care access, to include medical, dental, behavioral health, and substance abuse care delivery and affordability for Wisconsin's uninsured and underinsured residents.
Wisconsin Professional Police Association Business Interest: Wisconsin law enforcement officers and retirees. Area Of Interest: The areas of state legislation and administrative rules that the WPPA may attempt to influence are retirement, disability, collective bargaining for public employees, criminal justice, local government operations and general areas of taxation or tax related issues involving municipal funding.
Wisconsin Propane Gas Association Inc Business Interest: Wisconsin propane retailers, wholesalers and their vendors. Area Of Interest: Legislation and rules affecting propane specifically and businesses operating in Wisconsin in general.
Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc Business Interest: Legislative action organization for property owners. Area Of Interest: All areas affecting school and local government financing and property taxes, state spending, property tax relief, credits and local aids.
Wisconsin Psychiatric Association Business Interest: State association of psychiatrists Area Of Interest: Legislation and regulation that affect the practice of psychiatry in the state of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Psychological Association Business Interest: Our Mission is to advance psychology as a profession which promotes human welfare through the ethical application of psychological principles in research, teaching and practice. We provide a professional identity for psychologists by maintaining active affiliation with APA We advocate on behalf of the profession and the interests of our members. We encourage a scientific attitude toward psychological practice We provide forums for the professional exchange of information and opinion about the diversity of psychological issues and of the profession itself. We address concerns of our communities by responding as a profession to psychological and social needs of Wisconsin citizens We educate the public about psychology and psychological issues Area Of Interest: Licensing Bill that is being introduced. Interest related to mental health and public education surrounding mental health. Our Mission is to advance psychology as a profession which promotes human welfare through the ethical application of psychological principles in research, teaching and practice. We provide a professional identity for psychologists by maintaining active affiliation with APA We advocate on behalf of the profession and the interests of our members. We encourage a scientific attitude toward psychological practice We provide forums for the professional exchange of information and opinion about the diversity of psychological issues and of the profession itself. We address concerns of our communities by responding as a profession to psychological and social needs of Wisconsin citizens We educate the public about psychology and psychological issues
Wisconsin Public Health Association Business Interest: Promotion of sound public health policy and education. Area Of Interest: WPHA will monitor and actively participate in the review and shaping of proposals relating to public health.
Wisconsin Public Radio Association Business Interest: Wisconsin Public Radio Area Of Interest: 2019-2020 Biennial Budget
Wisconsin Public Transportation Association Business Interest: A professional association of Wisconsin urban and rural public transportation providers, including managers, planners, maintenance supervisors, security and safety personnel, and industry suppliers. Area Of Interest: All areas of administrative or legislative affairs which may affect the administration or operation of a municipal or county transit system. Wisconsin Department of Transportation, local transportation aids and operating assistance.
Wisconsin Puppy Mill Project, Inc Business Interest: Animal welfare, public land use, humane education, environment as relates to animals Area Of Interest: Humane animal welfare issues, public land use, environment
Wisconsin Railroad Association Business Interest: Freight rail transportation Area Of Interest: Rail freight transportation, industrial & economic development, grade crossing safety, environmental regulations applicable to rail operations.
Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association Business Interest: Ready mixed concrete industry in Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: The association works with the DNR on permitting and air and water quality issues; with the DOT on transportation and concrete related materials specifications; and with the Dept of Revenue on issues relating to taxation of our members and their products and services.
Wisconsin Realtors Association Business Interest: Real estate industry, homeowners and property owners. Area Of Interest: Land use and environmental policy; real estate licensing laws; tax policy; housing-related regulations; development - residential and commercial; economic development.
Wisconsin Recreational Vehicle Dealers Alliance Business Interest: Representation of recreational vehicle dealers and related entities in Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Sales tax issues regarding homes sold to out of state buyers. Repeal of the Wisconsin Personal Property Tax Fair Dealership Act
Wisconsin Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Business Interest: Membership dues and fundraising. Area Of Interest: Relating to advocating for legislation to create a board for licensing sign language interpreters. Relating to creating specific different levels of licensing for sign language interpreters.
Wisconsin Restaurant Association Business Interest: Wisconsin Restaurant Association is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to supporting the foodservice industry. WRA membership includes thousands of foodservice businesses representing virtually every size and style of establishment in the state. Restaurateur members include fine dining establishments, mom-and-pop supper clubs, small cafes, quick service outlets, corporate chain restaurants, institutional food service operations, catering businesses and hotel and motel food services, to name a few. In addition to restaurateur and food service operators, WRA has hundreds of Supplier Associate Members that provide goods and services to the restaurant industry. Area Of Interest: The Wisconsin Restaurant Association will work to insure that no new taxes on small businesses are created and maintain equal property tax relief for businesses. WRA will work to maintain the September 1 school start law and an increase in the state budget for tourism promotion. WRA is interested in all alcohol laws and their impact on the ever changing restaurant industry. WRA will work to limit new mandates on employers in the area of employee benefits or health insurance and finding a viable solution for more small businesses to offer affordable health insurance to their employees. WRA is interested in workplace issues such as minimum wage, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, and teen labor laws. WRA will work to protect the integrity of the restaurant industry by working for necessary and equitable regulations associated with safe food handling. WRA will work for utility deregulation to effect small businesses positively.
Wisconsin Retired Educators Association Business Interest: Retired educators of Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Wisconsin Retirement System and pension issues, promotion of public education, school funding restructuring, affordable health insurance, campaign finance reform, tax reform. Fraud and identity theft prevention.
Wisconsin Right to Life Inc Business Interest: WRTL is a human rights organization seeking to protect human life from fertilization to natural death. Area Of Interest: Legislation dealing with abortion, alternatives to abortion, euthanasia, assisted suicide, infanticide, protection of human embryos, related health care; legislation and issues affecting our organization which includes campaign finance reform.
Wisconsin Roofing Contractors Association Business Interest: Construction industry association representing roofing contractors throughout Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: All matters related to roofing, construction, licensing, apprenticeship, Worker's Compensation, asbestos, building codes, business regulation, and small business.
Wisconsin Rural Water Association Business Interest: Provide training/technical assistance and advocacy for small water and wastewater public systems. Area Of Interest: Represent the interests of public water supply and wastewater utilities on issues such as water quality regulations, operation and maintenance requirements, funding sources, source water protection, billing and water rate setting. Involved in seeking state funding from state budget through state agencies.
Wisconsin School Bus Association Business Interest: PROMOTION OF SAFE SCHOOL BUS OPERATIONS FOR SCHOOL BUS COMPANIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND TRANSPORTATION STAFF THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND CONVENTIONS. Area Of Interest: Work search requirement extension for school bus drivers. Commercial license procedures and policies. School bus equipment options and standards. Any proposed bills or policies that may arise affecting business and/or school bus operations.
Wisconsin School Social Workers Association Business Interest: Social workers who work in Wisconsin schools. Area Of Interest: Policies that will help school social workers empower children and families to be effective participants in the learning process.
Wisconsin Science Olympiad Business Interest: Wisconsin Science Olympiad, Inc. is a non-profit organization that has a mission to promote STEM education for students in Wisconsin K-12 schools by engaging communities in the thrill, excitement and challenge of science, technology, engineering and math competition. Area Of Interest: Legislation to provide funding for Wisconsin Science Olympiad teams.
Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association Business Interest: Wisconsin sheriffs and deputy sheriffs. Area Of Interest: All matters affecting sheriffs, deputy sheriffs and their service to Wisconsin public.
Wisconsin Small Businesses United Business Interest: small businesses Area Of Interest: Issues related to small businesses such as taxes and workforce issues.
Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care Business Interest: A state association of individuals engaged in or associated with advanced practice of respiratory care for those in need and supporting and serving as an advocate for patients. Area Of Interest: WSRC may attempt to influence legislation and rules affecting respiratory care therapy and respiratory therapists and the credentialing associated with the profession.
Wisconsin Society of Anesthesiologists Business Interest: Physicians certified to provide anesthesia services to patients in the state of Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Areas concerning the delivery of anesthesia services by physicians and the regulation of such services.
Wisconsin Society of Architects Business Interest: Architects, members of the American Institute of Architects. Area Of Interest: Legislation and rules affecting the profession and practice of architecture and the design and construction industry in Wisconsin, including taxation, liability, building codes, regulation and licensing, public buildings and related issues.
Wisconsin Society of Certified Acupuncturists (WISCA) Business Interest: The Wisconsin Society of Certified Acupuncturists (WISCA) is a professional association of licensed acupuncturists whose mission is outreach, public education, public relations and promotion of acupuncture, oriental medicine and associated modalities. Area Of Interest: All matters relating to the profession and practice of acupuncture, oriental medicine and associated modalities.
Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors Business Interest: The Association represents the interest of land surveying and land surveyors in Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Legislation involving licensing issues, water laws, land law, condominiums, land records, electronic recording of land records, subdivisions and liability issues impacting land surveying and land surveyors.
Wisconsin Soybean Association Business Interest: The association is engaged in bringing together all persons interested in the production, marketing, distribution and utilization of soybeans and soybean products. Area Of Interest: The association is interested in legislation and administrative rules related to biodiesel, alternative fuels, agricultural and environmental issues, and any other issues affecting Wisconsin agricultural producers and related industry.
Wisconsin Speech- Language Pathology and Audiology Association Business Interest: WSHA serves Wisconsin's audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Area Of Interest: WSHA is concerned with issues as they relate to: licensure governing the professions; Medicaid reimbursement; school-based services; education; other areas related to communication disorders.
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Business Interest: We serve members of unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO. Area Of Interest: All issues that relate to the rights, protections, benefits, and economic security of Wisconsin workers and their families.
Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association Business Interest: Individuals and businesses involved in the cultivation of cranberries. Area Of Interest: Any function or activity of any branch, department or phase of state or local government, agriculture, environment, taxation, regulation or business, finance or insurance or other topics pertaining to the general public health or welfare.
Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association Business Interest: Training, Public Safety, Administration, Hazardous Materials, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Area Of Interest: Fire training, administration public safety, emergency medical services (EMS), regional hazards materials and code development.
Wisconsin State Firefighter's Association Business Interest: The Association represents both volunteer and career firefighters in Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Our Association would be interested in FEMA, DNR and Homeland Security legislation.
Wisconsin State Horse Council Business Interest: Horse industry. Area Of Interest: All legislation and rules affecting the horse industry, individual horse owners and breeders.
Wisconsin State Reading Association Business Interest: Represents reading specialists, teachers & librarians. Area Of Interest: WSRA is interested in legislation and rules relating to education, reading and schools.
Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association Business Interest: Telecommunications-local exchange carriers, wireless and internet and video service providers. Area Of Interest: Legislation regarding the taxation or regulation of telecommunications, broadband, video and internet services.
Wisconsin Teamsters Joint Council 39 Business Interest: To serve and represent Wisconsin's active and retired Teamsters. (Public and Private Sectors) Area Of Interest: Legislation and rules pertaining to and affecting organized labor. (Public and Private Sectors)
Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association Inc Business Interest: Promoting education, advocacy, cooperation and collaboration among and on behalf of technical college district board members and their colleges and stakeholders. Area Of Interest: Technical colleges, technical career and adult education, higher education, K-12, job training, workforce and economic development, professional regulation and licensing, taxation, local governments, boards and public officials.
Wisconsin Technology Council Business Interest: Science and technology development in Wisconsin. Area Of Interest: Science and technology issues, including development opportunities within Wisconsin's tech-based economy.
Wisconsin Towns Association Business Interest: Voluntary association of town and village governments. Area Of Interest: The Wisconsin Towns Association will attempt to influence both state legislation and administrative rules that impact the role of state and local governments, including but not limited to transportation; taxation; environment; land use; solid waste/recycling; annexation / boundary issues; assessment; and state funding of local government.
Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Business Interest: Transportation construction contractors, suppliers and consultants. Area Of Interest: 1. Transportation legislation, including programs, financing and regulations. 2. Environmental legislation impacting transportation use and/or construction, including land use, contamination remediation, run-off, air and water quality, etc. 3. Labor; unemployment compensation and worker compensation issues, such as prevailing wage; and health and safety issues.
Wisconsin Transportation Equity Alliance Business Interest: The Alliance is comprised of property owners, developers, community leaders, with interests in the WDOT budget and the operations of that Department. The Alliance will be dedicated to reviewing and advancing conclusions of the recently published state audit of the highway program. The Alliance will advocate for transportation spending balance and multi modal equity in current legislative session. Area Of Interest: The Alliance will monitor or comment on all areas of legislative or administrative activity which involve state transportation spending, planning, and project enumeration. The Alliance will participate in the development of the state budget with a particular emphasis on transportation issues.
Wisconsin Troopers Association Inc Business Interest: Promote law enforcement, public safety and good of the community. Area Of Interest: All matters affecting transportation, highway safety, and working conditions, law enforcement and criminal justice.
Wisconsin Trout Unlimited, Inc. Business Interest: Trout Unlimited works from coast to coast to protect, reconnect, restore and sustain trout and salmon habitat on behalf of today's anglers and coming generations of sportsmen and women who value the connection between healthy, intact habitat and angling opportunity. Area Of Interest: fisheries, habitat, wetlands, watersheds, license & stamp fees
Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association, Inc. Business Interest: A trade association representing companies associated with the sewer, water and other utilities including gas lines, communication lines. Area Of Interest: Legislation specific to underground contruction by member companies.
Wisconsin Utilities Association Inc Business Interest: The investor-owned gas and electric utilities. Area Of Interest: All legislation and rules affecting investor-owned utilities including, but not limited to, tax, environment, regulation, tax reform.
Wisconsin Utility Investors Inc Business Interest: Represents the interests of person owning stock in Wisconsin utilities Area Of Interest: All legislation and administrative rules having an impact on Wisconsin utility companies
Wisconsin Utility Tax Association Business Interest: Address issues RE: hosting of utility production facilities. Area Of Interest: Siting of production facilities, concerns of host communities, networks and transmission corridors, compensation, assessment. Public Service Commission rules, studies and proposals. utility aid payments
Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association Business Interest: Veterinary medicine. Area Of Interest: animal health and welfare licensing the practice of veterinary medicine public health/One Health
Wisconsin Water Well Association Inc Business Interest: Well drillers and pump installers and others interested in groundwater issues. Area Of Interest: Legislation and rules affecting well construction, high capacity wells, licensing and registration of companies/individuals, groundwater protection, water conservation, geothermal drill holes, construction contracts, and economic development.
Wisconsin Wetlands Association Business Interest: Wisconsin citizens interested in the protection, restoration, and management of wetland resources. Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules that pertain to issues that directly or indirectly impact wetland resources in Wisconsin. Wetlands conservation. Natural resources policy and state budgets.
Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Business Interest: The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation is comprised of over 200 hunting, fishing, trapping, forestry and other related conservation organizations with a combined membership of over 100,000 members Area Of Interest: hunting, fishing, trapping and other outdoor recreational pursuits; protection of fish and wildlife habitat; environmental protection; access to public lands and waters; conservation and environmental education; Second Amendment rights. dogs, conservation funding, conservation land acquisition and management.
Wisconsin Wine and Spirit Institute Business Interest: Wine and spirit wholesalers. Area Of Interest: Legislation and administrative rules affecting the sale of wine and spirits in Wisconsin.
WiSolve Consulting Group Business Interest: UW-Madison faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars and graduate students committed to encouraging an entrepreneurial environment at the university. Area Of Interest: Legislation that will encourage and promote entrepreneurial activity at UW-Madison and in the State of Wisconsin.
WISPIRG (Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group) Business Interest: Membership-based, non-partisan public interest education and advocacy on consumer protection, toxics and public health, transportation, good government, and other issues. Area Of Interest: Transportation, state budget, toxics and public health, government transparency, consumer protection, consumer finance, health care
WPPI Energy Business Interest: Regional municipal electric company providing wholesale electric power to 51 municipally-owned electric utilities located in Wisconsin, Michigan and Iowa. Area Of Interest: Development of legislation or administrative rules concerning electric utilities, renewable energy, air emissions, economic development, energy efficiency, facility siting and utility industry regulation.
WPS Health Insurance Business Interest: Insurance. Area Of Interest: We may attempt to influence areas of state legislation and administration rules that affect the market conduct of health and life insurance business operations. Additional subject areas of interest to us not listed above, include, but are not limited to: commerce and business; financial institutions; human services; tort system; Worker's Compensation.
YWCA Madison Business Interest: Housing and Homelessness and Shelter Racial and Restorative Justice and Gender Equity Job Training and Transportation Area Of Interest: Affordable Housing, Homelessness, Tenant Protections Racial Justice, Police Accountability, Restorative Justice, Criminal Justice Alternatives and Reform Gender Equity, Fair Pay, Family Leave, Healthcare, Child Care Poverty, Wages, Public Benefits Job Training Mass Transportation Immigration
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