GOP committee overstepped authority by blocking governor, state Supreme Court finds
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that Republican-led legislative committees overstepped their authority by blocking actions of the governor, including efforts by the Department of Natural Resources to acquire land through the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The 6–1 decision found the practice violated the state constitution’s separation of powers.
Land conservation project in Dane County moves forward
Dane County is set to award the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, formerly known as Madison Audubon, a grant of over $900k.
State’s high court rules Legislature can’t block conservation funds after they’ve been budgeted
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the Joint Finance Committee’s use of its power to block state spending on land conservation projects after the money has been budgeted is unconstitutional.
Court rules for executive branch
The WI Supreme Court rules 6-1 that the executive branch has the authority to spend Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program dollars already budgeted for without the Joint Finance Committee’s oversight.
Wisconsin Republicans are improperly blocking conservation work, court says
Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in favor of Governor Tony Evers, stating that the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee (JFC) cannot block conservation projects initiated by the governor’s administration.
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down ‘legislative veto’ powers
6-1 ruling prompts reactions from state legislators.
Supreme Court Victory!
WI Supreme Court rules that anonymous objections and legislative obstruction are unconstitutional.
Supreme Court Victory for Knowles-Nelson
On July 5th, 2024, the WI Supreme Court ruled 6-1 that anonymous objections and legislative obstruction are unconstitutional.
