Texas Anti Conservation Group Opposed State Purchase Of Pelican River Forest
Group pushes the idea of ‘coordination’ to embolden local units of government to deny conservation projects.
Governor Visits Fox Lake For Clausen Park Project Groundbreaking
The City of Fox Lake received $315,000 in Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funds to redevelop the park and improve water access.
Leader of anti-conservation group speaks at timber conference sponsored by UW-Madison center
The keynote speaker at a Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association conference alleged that conservation is a tool for the federal government to disenfranchise property owners.
Wisconsin Ranks Last In Per-Visit State Parks Funding
New Wisconsin Policy Forum report shows 69% funding drop for DNR compared to mid-1990s.
Joint Finance Committee On Trial
Oral arguments focus on the separation of powers between Wisconsin’s executive and legislative branch as it impacts the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments in lawsuit against legislative veto of stewardship funds
The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Gov. Tony Evers’ lawsuit centered around the Joint Committee on Finance’s authority to stop the spending of funds through the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Wisconsin Supreme Court hears Evers’ lawsuit against GOP lawmakers
Gov. Evers alleges ‘committee vetoes’ used to block approved Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program projects are unconstitutional.
‘Anonymous objector’ gets his/her day in court
Rep. Deb Andraca stresses how continuing to demand government transparency could impact the future of conservation in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Supreme Court could further reshape balance of power in Capitol
Evers vs. Marklein calls into question the Joint Finance Committee’s authority to throw out policy decisions, including blocking approved Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program projects.
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices considering major case about land protection and budget decisions
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is at the crux of a larger power struggle between Gov. Evers and Republican legislators.
