Wisconsin DNR Secretary Adam Payne Resigns, Citing Family Responsibilities

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Secretary-designee Adam Payne has announced his resignation, citing the need to spend more time with his aging parents and support his wife as a caretaker. Payne, who was appointed by Governor Tony Evers less than a year ago, expressed his admiration for the agency and its employees in his resignation letter. He had been vocal about addressing water quality issues and was involved in the debate on the wolf management plan. Payne's departure will not impact the upcoming wolf management vote, and Governor Evers is expected to appoint a replacement soon.