State Building Commission Approves Grants For 29 Improvement Projects At DNR Properties

Friends Grants from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program will support park and trail improvement projects.
Rep. Warren Petryk: Enhancing our great outdoors

Rep. Warren Petryk stresses the importance of continuing to invest in Wisconsin’s public spaces.
Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments in lawsuit against legislative veto of stewardship funds

The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Gov. Tony Evers’ lawsuit centered around the Joint Committee on Finance’s authority to stop the spending of funds through the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Wisconsin Supreme Court hears Evers’ lawsuit against GOP lawmakers

Gov. Evers alleges ‘committee vetoes’ used to block approved Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program projects are unconstitutional.
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices considering major case about land protection and budget decisions

The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is at the crux of a larger power struggle between Gov. Evers and Republican legislators.
A case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court could reshape state government. Here’s what to know

If Gov. Evers’ lawsuit is successful, the Legislature would be prevented from stalling proposed Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program projects.
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have

Oral arguments in the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program lawsuit center around the balance of legislative power.