Legislature can’t block conservation funds, Wisconsin Supreme Court rules
In a 6-1 decision, the court ruled that the Republican-controlled budget committee violated the state constitution by blocking Knowles-Nelson funds for land stewardship projects.
State’s high court rules Legislature can’t block conservation funds after they’ve been budgeted
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the Joint Finance Committee’s use of its power to block state spending on land conservation projects after the money has been budgeted is unconstitutional.
Court rules for executive branch
The WI Supreme Court rules 6-1 that the executive branch has the authority to spend Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program dollars already budgeted for without the Joint Finance Committee’s oversight.
Wisconsin Republicans are improperly blocking conservation work, court says
Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in favor of Governor Tony Evers, stating that the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee (JFC) cannot block conservation projects initiated by the governor’s administration.
WI Environmental Groups Celebrate Supreme Court Ruling
Midwest Environmental Advocates and Clean Wisconsin, both of which filed amicus briefs in the separation of powers lawsuit, praised the court’s decision that a statute allowing the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) to block Knowles-Nelson projects is unconstitutional.
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down ‘legislative veto’ powers
6-1 ruling prompts reactions from state legislators.
Opinion: It’s Stroebel’s JFC that is stalling progress, not the governor
Cedarburg resident urges readers to hold elected officials accountable.
Opinion | GOP attack on Stewardship Fund indefensible
Former Rep. Spencer Black details the history and impact of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Wisconsin To Acquire Pelican River Forest With Forest Service Grant
Jim Lemke and Charles Carlin discuss the importance of the largest land conservation success in Wisconsin’s history.
Data Wonk: Wisconsin’s Legislative Committees Uniquely Powerful?
Legislative committees’ ability to veto executive actions without having to amend state statute is unique to Wisconsin.
