The 2023-25 Wisconsin State Budget Below is a summary of the process leading up to the enactment of the 2023-24 Wisconsin State Budget on July 5, 2023. While every budget cycle is different this will give an idea of what to expect when the process begins again in early 2025. Every two years, Wisconsin adopts a state budget. (It may…
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The Poll Chaplain program for 2022 has concluded. If you would be interested in serving for a future election, please send an email to info@interfaithvotewi.org. Be a Poll Chaplain this November As you may know, the goal of WIVEC is to engage the interfaith community in the democratic process. It is our belief that engaging in this work will build…
Join us on ZOOM on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 6:30 to 7:45pm OR Thursday, Dec. 15 from 6:30 to 7:45pm You’re all in the kitchen, catching up, nibbling in advance of the Thanksgiving meal when, whammo, one of your relatives makes a politically charged statement that you know not everyone in the room agrees with. The statement has the potential…
Join us on December 6th for the Wisconsin Council of Churches Annual Meeting. Registration costs $49 and includes access to the keynote speaker and the business session held on the morning of Tuesday, December 6th, and access to workshops held throughout the week. Most sessions will be recorded and registration will include access to these recordings. Timing for the Meeting…
Dear Friends: I’m going to go out on a limb here. Most people, I think, are familiar with the idea of debunking, if not the word. It’s what a lot of news outlets call “fact-checking” these days. I also think most of us understand why we need debunking. Some ideas are false or misleading, and deserve to be shown as such. Trouble…
The Wisconsin Council of Churches collaborates with other organizations across our state and country to advocate for justice. Below is a list of coalitions we have participated in as we work for justice. Better Budget Coalition Building Beloved Community Climate and Energy Leadership Network – WI Acad of Sci & Letters Dignity at Work End Child Poverty Faithful Action for…
The Wisconsin Council of Churches issues and signs on to a variety of letters to our legislators. Click below to see recent letters we have sent or signed onto. Broad Coalition Urges Governor to Stand with Families and Veto Restrictions on Public Supports (May 31, 2023) Renaming of Lindbergh Elementary School in Madison (March 20, 2023) Clean Car and Truck…
