Jun 27, 2011

Governor Signs State Budget

The state budget was signed by Governor Walker yesterday, and the final version did not include any partial vetoes related to the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.  Therefore, the provisions on Stewardship that passed in the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee will now become law, including:

  • A roll back funding for the Stewardship Program to the previously authorized level of $60 million a year;
  • Reinstating aids in lieu of property taxes to local governments; and
  • Reinstating the use of conservation easements in the Stewardship Program

A final copy of the state budget can be found on the Legislature’s website.

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