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September 2026 - Current Legislative Update: Wisconsin’s 2027–29 biennial budget process is underway, with state agencies submitting their budget requests on September 15. The Department of Natural Resources included a request to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for 10 years at $100 million annually. The Governor and Department of Administration will review agency requests as they develop the Governor’s proposed budget, which is typically released in early 2027. WPRA will continue to advocate for reauthorization and sustainable funding for the program, which supports land conservation and local parks and recreation projects across Wisconsin. Wisconsin is also expected to receive at least $219 million through a multistate settlement with Meta, with at least half of the state’s funds required to support youth mental health and address harms associated with social media. Potential uses include after-school and summer programming, sports, literacy, dance and other youth activities. WPRA plans to monitor the development of funding opportunities and advocate for eligible parks and recreation programs to benefit from these resources. 2026 Legislative Updates 2025 Legislative Updates 2024 Legislative Updates 2023 Legislative Updates 2022 Legislative Updates Links to find your: |
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