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.
Team Knowles Nelson Updates: Oral Arguments, Media Reaction & Next Steps
Recap oral arguments and read up on media coverage.
Joint Finance Committee On Trial
Oral arguments before the WI Supreme Court focused on the separation of powers between Wisconsin’s executive and legislative branches, and the impact on 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.
