Senate fails to vote on funding for Wisconsin land conservation program
The Senate failed to take up funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for a second time, leaving the nearly 40-year-old program on track to run out of money this summer.
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PODCAST: On Civic Media’s Daybreak, hosts point to a disconnect between strong public support for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and continued inaction at the Capitol, leaving its future uncertain.
The Senate adjourned. The work hasn’t.
The Senate took no action on Knowles-Nelson, but the work continues. Attend a WCC spring hearing on April 13, show your support with a new yard sign, and connect with your legislators this spring.
Senate inaction means Knowles-Nelson stewardship program likely ending
The Senate failed to take up legislation addressing the state’s land conservation program, likely spelling the end of the popular Knowles-Nelson program after nearly four decades.
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program set to expire June 30
A WBAY-TV interview notes that the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is set to expire June 30 after the Senate declined to take a vote on reauthorization.
Historically Lazy Legislative Republicans Leave Work Undone on Rising Costs, Healthcare, Childcare, Public School Funding, and More
In a recent press release, ‘A Better Wisconsin Together’ points to Knowles-Nelson reauthorization as one of the issues left unfinished as lawmakers adjourned for the year without taking action.
Wisconsin Senate approves PFAS, online sports betting bills
Lawmakers ended the session without advancing the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, leaving its future uncertain after a proposed one-year extension was rejected.
Republicans Failed to Address the Needs of Wisconsinites Before Going Home Early
State Sen. Sarah Keyeski criticized lawmakers for adjourning without advancing the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, leaving the program at risk of expiring in June.
Senator Habush Sinykin Backs PFAS Legislation, Republicans Block Efforts to Lower Costs and Reauthorize Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Senate Republicans again reject a one-year extension of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, leaving its future uncertain.
Fate of Knowles-Nelson conservation program goes to Senate this week
As the legislative session winds down, the future of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program may hinge on whether the Senate can reach a last-minute deal before the program’s funding expires in June.
