Legislative Updates

August 2024 - Current Legislative Update: 
This month, Wisconsin held its state primary election on August 13, 2024, with over 1.2 million voters participating, marking the highest turnout in 60 years for a state primary during a presidential election year. The primary featured competitive races for state legislative and U.S. congressional seats, and two statewide referenda on proposed constitutional amendments. Both amendments, aimed at limiting Governor Tony Evers' authority to spend federal funds without legislative approval, were rejected by voters, a result seen as a victory for the Governor. The amendments had been pushed by Republican legislators in response to Governor Evers' management of federal COVID-19 relief funds. Despite a similar successful use of the amendment process earlier this year to limit election administration, these latest amendments failed, likely due to significant opposition spending and unclear wording. Additionally, WPRA is mobilizing efforts to advocate for the reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (KNSP). A "Lunch and Learn" webinar on September 5th will kick off this campaign, featuring a discussion on the recent state Supreme Court decision on KNSP and its impact on future state budget reauthorization.

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June 14, 2021- Press Release: Statement from the Wisconsin Parks and Recreation Association Thanking the Joint Finance Committee on Stewardship Action
May 2021
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January 2021

October 30, 2020 - WPRA Letter to Governor
Bolster Stewardship Local Assistance Program
Sent to: Governor Tony Evers

April 24, 2020 – WPRA Letter to Governor
Plans to Reopen Wisconsin’s Parks, Aquatic Resources and Recreational Amenities
Sent to: Governor Tony Evers and Secretary-designee Andrea Palm, Department of Health Services

Hamilton Consulting Group COVID-19 Resource Website on the State Actions

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