Knowles-Nelson program shelved as Republican infighting derails Senate vote

By: Henry Redman

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 731

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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The broadly popular Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grant program is on life support after Wisconsin Senate Republicans canceled a vote on a GOP-authored bill to extend the program during the body’s floor session Wednesday.

For nearly four decades, the program has allowed the state Department of Natural Resources to support the acquisition of land for conservation purposes. The program is set to expire June 30 when its funding runs out.

Lawmakers have been

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