Kitchens disappointed in Evers’ final State of the State address
Rep. Joel Kitchens tells Door County Daily News that Gov. Tony Evers’ final State of the State address was divisive and says he hopes lawmakers pass a $28 million-per-year Knowles-Nelson compromise focused more on land management than new acquisitions.
Sen. Keyeski Responds to Republicans Pulling Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Bills From Senate Calendar Last Minute
Sen. Sarah Keyeski said Republicans’ last-minute move to pull their Knowles-Nelson bills has left the program in limbo after rejecting compromise and a one-year extension.
Senate stalls vote on Knowles-Nelson land program as talks continue
Senate leaders failed to take a vote on Wisconsin’s popular Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program Wednesday, instead choosing to send it back to committee as Republicans and Democrats continue to negotiate what the program’s future should look like.
Sen. Spreitzer: Reacts to Republican rejection of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Sen. Mark Spreitzer criticized Senate Republicans for pulling Knowles-Nelson bills from the floor and rejecting a one-year extension to keep the program running.
State lawmakers react to 2026 State of the State Address
Democrats pointed to Knowles-Nelson reauthorization as one of the key issues still left unresolved this session.
Knowles-Nelson program shelved as Republican infighting derails Senate vote
The popular Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grant program is on life support after Wisconsin Senate Republicans canceled a vote on a GOP-authored bill to extend the program during the body’s floor session Wednesday.
Senate pulls stewardship bills from calendar amid lack of needed GOP support
Senate GOP dropped a planned vote on a $28.25 million package to extend the stewardship program after it failed to garner enough Republican support to clear the chamber.
Ducks Unlimited: Statement on Wisconsin Senate actions on Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
A statement following Senate action criticizes lawmakers for failing to reauthorize Knowles-Nelson, calling the outcome out of step with Wisconsin values and expressing hope for a stronger conservation solution ahead.
Wisconsin Waterfowl Association: Statement on failure to pass legislation to reauthorize and continue the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
The Wisconsin Waterfowl Association expressed disappointment that the Senate failed to reauthorize Knowles-Nelson and pledged to continue advocating for conservation and Wisconsin sportsmen.
Rep. Palmeri’s: Statement on February 18th floor session
Rep. Palmeri criticized Assembly Republicans for fast-tracking bills while leaving priorities like Knowles-Nelson and PFAS stalled in committee.
