JFC Budget Vote: Gratitude and the Road Ahead for Knowles-Nelson

The Joint Finance Committee chose not to include Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funding in the state budget, leaving the program’s future to depend on standalone legislation expected to move forward this summer.
What to know about conservation, PFAS and camping fees in the proposed Wisconsin state budget

In a late-night hearing on June 27, the Republican-led Joint Finance Committee voted down Democrats’ attempts to include the reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, along with suggestions to fund more programs aimed at helping communities struggling with PFAS contamination.