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News ReleaseMadison, WI — The Family Research Institute of Wisconsin ("Institute") announced today that it has released its 2006 Voter Information Publication (VIP). The VIP includes incumbents’ voting records on selected bills and candidates’ responses to a wide range of survey statements.
Green Lake Conference Center plans to sell part of its 1,000-acre spiritual retreat on Wisconsin’s deepest lake, using proceeds from the possible $25 million-plus sale to help America’s pastors revitalize their congregations and reach out to everyday "unchurched" people. Read more.
The University of Wisconsin issued a news release Wednesday evening which began:"The University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Knights of Columbus Council 6568 have reached an agreement that will allow the formation of a broadly inclusive Registered Student Organization (RSO) in time for the fall 2006 semester."MC learned the Knights of Columbus said otherwise. The CAPITAL TIMES story followed with more details. The Associated Press filed this story on Wednesday, and this one on Thursday. The University of Wisconsin’s updated statement is here. National media are picking up the story: Inside Higher EducationStay tuned for more updates.
News ReleaseMadison, WI – A recent television ad released by Fair Wisconsin brings new meaning to misleading campaign advertising. "The statements that Fair Wisconsin makes about what Wisconsin’s Marriage Protection Amendment will do are outright lies. If Fair Wisconsin and its supporters have any integrity, they will pull these ads immediately," said Julaine Appling, President of Vote Yes for Marriage. "Fair Wisconsin knows that they can’t buy the Wisconsin voters, so now they are outright lying to them."
MADISON — Wisconsin’s Roman Catholic Bishops have written pastoral letters on the death penalty and marriage, both topics of referendum questions on the November ballot. The letters are directed to Catholics across the five dioceses of Wisconsin. Read more.
News ReleaseStatewide pro-family group commends Doyle’s action on bill that adds abstinencecomponent to existing Human Growth and Development law