Milwaukee City Wire

Senator Patrick Testin has recently shared a series of tweets discussing legislative initiatives and events of interest to Wisconsin residents. The topics range from environmental legislation to historical reflections and local infrastructure developments.

On June 5, 2025, Senator Testin announced that he and State Representative Tony Kurtz are "circulating for co-sponsorship a bill that aims to reauthorize, reform and improve the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program." He noted that numerous advocacy groups have expressed optimism about the proposed legislation. Interested parties were encouraged to seek further information through a provided link.

The following day, on June 6, 2025, Senator Testin reflected on the contributions of American citizen soldiers with a quote stating: “At the core, the American citizen soldiers knew the difference between right and wrong, and they didn’t want to live in a world in which wrong prevailed. So they fought, and won, and we, all of us, living and yet to be born, must be forever profoundly grateful.”

On June 7, 2025, Senator Testin informed constituents about an upcoming meeting regarding a local infrastructure project. He stated that "the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will be holding an informational meeting on a Wood County highway project on Thursday at 5 p.m." The project involves State Highway 73 from Industrial Street to State Highway 186 with the meeting set to take place in Wisconsin Rapids.

The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is crucial for preserving natural areas in Wisconsin by funding land acquisition for conservation purposes.