Sen. Habush Sinykin is lead author on a bill to preserve Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Legislative Democrats introduced a bill to reauthorize Knowles-Nelson at $72 million annually for six years, offering what they called a middle-ground alternative to the Republican proposal.
New Bill, New Path for Knowles-Nelson Compromise
A second proposal for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has been introduced, laying the groundwork for key compromise negotiations.
Local Government Groups Optimistic About Support for Stewardship Reauthorization
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities and Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association thank lawmakers for advancing reauthorization proposals and hope a final agreement continues Knowles-Nelson.
Boosters make a difference for Merrick State Park
A $20,000 Knowles-Nelson grant helped complete a new accessible fishing pier at Merrick State Park after ten years of community fundraising.
State Democrats propose Knowles-Nelson bill
Funding for the program will run out next year, absent legislative action. A Republican proposal was introduced in June.
Wisconsin Democrats propose new avenue to preserve conservation funds
The proposal would reauthorize the program through 2032 and boost the current funding levels.
Rep. Lori Palmeri’s Statement on Democrats’ Compromise Knowles-Nelson Bill
Rep. Lori Palmeri backed Assembly Democrats’ bill to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for six years at $72 million annually, calling it a meaningful starting point for bipartisan negotiations after Republicans removed funding from the state budget.
Saving The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
The Todd Allbaugh Show discusses the state budget’s failure to fund Knowles-Nelson with State Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin and Rep. Tip McGuire.
Rep. Udell Introduces Knowles-Nelson Reauthorization
Legislative Democrats, including Rep. Randy Udell, introduced a bill to restore funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program after it was removed from the state budget.
State lawmakers seek bipartisan solution for Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Lawmakers from both parties are proposing competing bills to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, with funding levels and oversight structure at the center of negotiations ahead of the program’s 2026 expiration.
