We must protect the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
In a letter to the editor, a Mequon resident urges lawmakers to reauthorize the bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, warning that proposed oversight changes could stall land acquisition projects and encouraging residents to contact their legislators in support.
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.
Senate fails to vote on Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program
Channel 3000 reports on the Senate’s failure to take up a bill funding the state’s nearly 40-year-old land conservation program, instead sending it back to committee.
Wisconsin Assembly is done legislating for the year. Here’s what lawmakers did and what’s unfinished.
In its end-of-session roundup, Wisconsin Watch flags Knowles-Nelson as unfinished business after the Senate pulled a scheduled vote ahead of its summer expiration.
Why a lack of support is stalling a Wisconsin Senate vote to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Spectrum News 1 covers how the Senate’s planned vote to renew Knowles-Nelson was called off after Republicans couldn’t line up enough support, leaving the program’s future in question.
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is in jeopardy. Wisconsin lawmakers must act.
A Civic Media commentary column takes a closer look at what the pulled Senate vote means for the future of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and why the moment still leaves room for action.
Stewardship Fund may be in jeopardy
The Spooner Advocate reports on uncertainty surrounding the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program after a state Supreme Court ruling ended legislative veto power over projects, prompting some Republicans to question reauthorization.
Drama, anguish and incremental progress in the Wisconsin State Capitol
In the Wisconsin Examiner, Ruth Conniff writes that Republicans have allowed the bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to lapse rather than compromise after losing their veto power over conservation projects.
Rep. Stubbs: Joins Democratic colleagues in reintroducing Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Rep. Shelia Stubbs joined Democrats in introducing a bill to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program at $72 million annually after it was removed from the state budget.
Rep. Stubbs: Applauds Governor Evers’ State of the State address
Rep. Shelia Stubbs praised Gov. Tony Evers’ State of the State address, highlighting his call to restore the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and invest in schools and public safety.
