Wisconsin Family Minute

Wisconsin Family Minute is a daily (Monday through Friday) sixty second report with the intent to single out one news item that pertains to marriage, family, life, and liberty. We hope to spur listeners to pray, educate others, protect their family, or in some other way get involved.

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Absentee Ballot Ruling

2020 | October 28 | Listen Online Absentee Ballot Ruling

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Unemployment Rates are Improving

2020 | October 27 | Listen Online Unemployment Rights are Improving

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What Did the Pope Mean?

2020 | October 26 | Listen Online What Did the Pope Mean?

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Absentee Ballots

2020 | October 23 | Listen Online Absentee Ballots

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Trump Administration Unveils Center for Human Trafficking

2020 | October 22 | Trump Administration Unveils Center for Human Trafficking

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Supreme Court Refuses to take Planned Parenthood Funding Case

2020 | October 21 | Listen Online Supreme Court Refuses to take Planned Parenthood Funding Case

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Presidential Nominee Biden Reinforces Gender Confusion in Children

2020 | October 20 | Listen Online Presidential Nominee Biden Reinforces Gender Confusion in Children

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Election Reminders

2020 | October 19 | Listen Online Election Reminders

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Supreme Court Nomination Question

2020 | October 16 | Listen Online Supreme Court Nomination Question

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“Socialism Always Ends in Tyranny”

2020 | October 15 | Listen Online “Socialism Always Ends in Tyranny”

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Supreme Court Allows Abortion Pill to be Mailed

2020 | October 14 | Listen Online Supreme Court Allows Abortion Pill to be Mailed

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Biblical Worldview

2020 | October 13 | Listen Online Biblical Worldview

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Sexual Risk Avoidance Funding

2020 | October 12 | Listen Online Sexual Risk Avoidance Funding

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Equality Act

2020 | October 9 | Listen Online Equality Act

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Helpful Resource

2020 | October 8 | Listen Online Helpful Resource

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Don’t Forsake the Family

2020 | October 7 | Listen Online Don’t Forsake the Family

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The UN and Human Rights

2020 | October 6 | Listen Online The UN and Human Rights

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Religious Liberty and Prosperity

2020 | October 5 | Listen Online Religious Liberty and Prosperity

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Judge Issues Injunction on Madison School Employees

2020 | October 2 | Listen Online Judge Issues Injunction on Madison School Employees

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Sample Ballot

2020 | October 1 | Listen Online Sample Ballot

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Senate Bill and Transgender Sports

2020 | September 30 | Listen Online Senate Bill and Transgender Sports

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President Trump Supreme Court Nominee

2020 | September 29 | Listen Online President Trump Supreme Court Nominee

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School Choice Support Increases

2020 | September 28 | Listen Online School Choice Support Increases

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President Donald Trump Says He Will Sign Born Alive Executive Order

2020 | September 25 | Listen Online President Donald Trump Says He Will Sign Born Alive Executive Order

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Will the Rule of Law Survive?

2020 | September 24 | Listen Online Will the Rule of Law Survive?

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Federal Judge Rules on Election Deadlines

2020 | September 23 | Listen Online Federal Judge Rules on Election Deadlines

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Elected Official Gives God the Glory

2020 | September 22 | Listen Online Elected Official Gives God the Glory

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“Socialism is not Christian”

2020 | September 21 | Listen Online “Socialism is not Christian”

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Religious Freedom for Military

2020 | September 18 | Listen Online Religious Freedom for Military

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Constitution Day

2020 | September 17 | Listen Online Constitution Day

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Trump Administration’s New Anti-Abortion Policy

2020 | September 16 | Listen Online Trump Administration’s New Anti-Abortion Policy

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Fad Medicine is Bad Medicine

2020 | September 15 | Listen Online Fad Medicine is Bad Medicine

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President Trump Calls for a Cease and Desist for Federal Funds to Pay for Re-education Programs

2020 | September 14 | Listen Online President Trump Calls for a Cease and Desist for Federal Funds to Pay for Re-education Programs

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The Disconnect Between Christians and Sex

2020 | September 11 | Listen Online The Disconnect Between Christians and Sex

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Don’t Hit the Snooze

2020 | September 10 | Listen Online Don’t Hit the Snooze

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WI Manufacturers Call on Legislatures

2020 | September 9 | Listen Online WI Manufacturers Call on Legislatures

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Trump’s Second Term Agenda

2020 | September 8 | Listen Online Trump’s Second Term Agenda

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Labor Day: To Recognize Workers

2020 | September 7 | Listen Online Labor Day: To Recognize Workers

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Transgender and Sports

2020 | September 4 | Listen Online Transgender and Sports

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Investigation into the Riots

2020 | September 3 | Listen Online Investigation into the Riots

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Alerts!

WFC issues position statement re: #GovEvers public health declaration 7.30.2020

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Suggestions for Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis

Suggestions for Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis by Dave Lingle, Wisconsin Family Council Church Ambassador Note: These suggestions were written before Governor Evers issued a “stay-at-home” order and implementation of some of these needs to be adjusted to comply with that order. SPECIAL TIME-SENSITIVE OPPORTUNITY: The Colson Center is offering “A CrashCourse in Culture and […]

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WI Supreme Court Justice CANDIDATE FORUM Hosted by WI Family Council & DaySpring Church

Monday, March 16, from 7-8:30 p.m., Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) and DaySpring Church will be hosting, for the first time ever, the Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Forum at DaySpring Church in Pewaukee. Our media host for this event will be VCY America. WFC president Julaine Appling will be the moderator and a panelist, along with Pastor Daniel […]

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BREAKING: WI Family Council launches new WI SCJ Voter Guide

A statewide primary race for the highest appellate court in the state of Wisconsin will be held on Tuesday, February 18. The three candidates vying for two positions on the primary ballot are Dan Kelly, Jill Karofsky and Ed Fallone. Wisconsin Family Council has prepared a Voter Information Publication that compares the three candidates so […]

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STATEWIDE PRO-FAMILY GROUP RELEASES NEW PUBLICATION

STATEWIDE PRO-FAMILY GROUP RELEASES NEW PUBLICATION Wisconsin’s Cultural Indicators, 2019 Edition shows well-being of state closely tied to well-being of marriage and family Madison, WI—Today Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) announced the release of Wisconsin’s Cultural Indicators, 2019 Edition. The Wisconsin’s Cultural Indicators, 2019 Edition is a premier publication unique to Wisconsin Family Council in the […]

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10,000 Signed Petitions Delivered to Governor Evers “Take Down the ‘Pride’ Flag; Unite, Don’t Divide Our State”

10,000 Signed Petitions Delivered to Governor Evers “Take Down the ‘Pride’ Flag; Unite, Don’t Divide Our State” MADISON, WI –This morning Julaine Appling, president of Wisconsin Family Council, and a group of concerned citizens delivered 10,000 signed petitions to Governor Tony Evers’ office in the East Wing of the State Capitol. The petition addresses […]

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Wisconsin Teacher Allowed To Indoctrinate Students

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Wisconsin Family Council Engages in Founders’ Bible Project

Wisconsin Family Council Engages in Founders’ Bible Project Pastors, ministry leaders gather in Madison to remind citizens of the historical impact of God’s Word on our state and nation Madison, WI – Pastors and ministry leaders from across Wisconsin came to Madison today as a part of Wisconsin Family Council’s “Pastors’ Day at the […]

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Pro-Family Organization Announces 2018 Legislator Award

Pro-Family Organization Announces 2018 Legislator Award Sen. Terry Moulton to receive William Wilberforce Freedom Award Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) announced today that retiring State Senator Terry Moulton (R-Chippewa Falls) is the recipient of its 2018 William Wilberforce Freedom Award. William Wilberforce was an 18th century British statesman, serving in Parliament from 1780, […]

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Wisconsin Holds Steady with #17 Ranking for Family Prosperity

Wisconsin Holds Steady with #17 Ranking for Family Prosperity Staying in top half is good, but real and serious problems persist Madison, WI – The Family Prosperity Initiative today publicly released the 2018 version of its hallmark work, The Family Prosperity Index. Wisconsin Family Council is a state partner with The Family Prosperity Initiative. This […]

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BREAKING: Choose Life Wisconsin Issues First Grants from Sale of “Choose Life” Plates

MADISON, WI – This week officials from Choose Life Wisconsin will hand deliver checks to eight of Wisconsin’s Pregnancy Resource Centers. Almost $15,000 has been raised from the sale of Choose Life Wisconsin license plates since the plates were released for purchase in late October of last year. “This is what we started dreaming about […]

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City of Milwaukee Citizens: Sign the Petition!

FOR CITY OF MILWAUKEE RESIDENTS ONLY Recently the Milwaukee Common Council passed and Mayor Tom Barrett signed an ordinance (p. 198, Sec. 75-19) that bans minors from receiving what is known as “conversion” counseling or therapy if any kind of a fee is paid for the counseling. So-called “conversion” counseling is that which offers real […]

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“Choose Life” License Plate Now Available in Wisconsin

MADISON, WI – Today Choose Life Wisconsin, Inc., announced that the Choose Life Wisconsin license plate is now available for purchase. “The Choose Life plate has been almost ten years in the making,” said Julaine Appling, Choose Life Wisconsin president. “Wisconsin pro-life citizens can now purchase a beautiful license plate that expresses their views on […]

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Pro-Family Organization Presents 2017 John Witherspoon Award Pastor Dave Hutchens of Walnut Hill Bible Church is recipient

Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) today announced that Dave Hutchens, Senior Pastor at Walnut Hill Bible Church in Baraboo, has received its 2017 John Witherspoon Award. John Witherspoon (1723-1794) was an American minister of the Gospel and as such was the only cleric to sign the Declaration of Independence. He served as president […]

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Pro-Family Organization Announces 2017 Legislator Award

Rep. Jeremy Thiesfeldt to receive William Wilberforce Freedom Award Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) will today present State Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt with its 2017 William Wilberforce Freedom Award.

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Wisconsin Family Council Joins Friend-of-the-Court Brief in Masterpiece Cakeshop Case

Madison, WI—Wisconsin Family Council President Julaine Appling released the following statement regarding the organization‘s participation in a friend-of-the-court brief in support of Jack Philips and Masterpiece Cakeshop. “As part of its mission to defend free speech and religious liberty, Wisconsin Family Council joined 32 other pro-family policy organizations in filing a brief with the U.S. […]

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Wisconsin Family Council partners with WCAEG for event in Burlington

For Immediate Release Contact: Lorri Pickens 920-358-7980 or Lorri@citizensagainstgambling.com Forum on Combatting Legalization of Internet Gambling Draws Dozens of Citizens Burlington – Citizens Against Expanded Gambling and Wisconsin Family Council partnered to hold their first forum last night, drawing a crowd of 39 participants in Burlington. The forum informed citizens on the facts about the Daily […]

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More than 300,000 Students Expected To Join #BringYourBible to School Tomorrow

Wisconsin students exercise their religious freedoms, joining with students from across the nation Madison, WI – More than 300,000 students across the nation are expected to take part in Focus on the Family’s third annual “Bring Your Bible to School Day” on Thursday, Oct. 6. This student-led event is a simple way for children and […]

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TONIGHT: Wausau Committee to Revisit Transgender Bathroom Rules

TONIGHT: The Wausau School Board will revisit the new rules that allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their chosen gender. The WSD Education/Operations Committee of the Whole meeting is tonight, Sept. 26, at 5 p.m. Read agenda HERE. You’ll find this item on the agenda under “VI – DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER.” Click HERE […]

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Wausau School Board Contact Information

Click here to get the contact information of the Wausau School Board.

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Charting a Path to Prosperity in Wisconsin:

American Conservative Union Foundation and Wisconsin Family Council Unveil Report on Underlying Reasons for State’s Rank (18th) on Family Prosperity Index State’s Lackluster Entrepreneurial Activity, Low Marriage Rate Contribute to Migration of Residents to Other States, Create Drag on Family Prosperity Madison, WI, (June 28, 2016) — The American Conservative Union Foundation, along with its state partner, […]

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lllinois Has Bathroom Issues That Could Affect Wisconsin’s Future

Alliance Defending Freedom filed a federal lawsuit (Students and Parents for Privacy versus United States Department of Education) last week on behalf of 63 minor high-school girls in Illinois. The lawsuit is filed against the US Department of Education and the school district where the girls attend school and has ramifications for Wisconsin. WHAT THE LAWSUIT […]

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THIS SATURDAY: Meet Pastor Rafael Cruz, Father of Ted Cruz & Packer Great KGB in GREEN BAY

Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) presents “Breakfast with Pro-Family Champions!” THIS SATURDAY MORNING, April 2 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Brett Favre’s Steakhouse in Green Bay

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The State of the Economy vs the State of Our Families

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GLSEN Agenda Harmful, Not Helpful to Our Youth

2016 | March 7 GLSEN agenda harmful not helpful to our youth

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Gov. Walker signs historic pro-life bills

2016 | February 19 Gov. Walker signs historic pro-life bills

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Final Days of Legislative Session: Protecting Human Life—Good; Protecting Students’ Privacy Rights—Not Good

2016 | Week of February 22 | #1138 Last Thursday, Governor Walker signed two pro-life bills into law. Both bills deal with redirecting taxpayer money away from Wisconsin’s largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin. Together the two bills have the potential of removing at least $7 million a year of taxpayer money away from […]

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National Marriage Week: Celebrate God’s plan for marriage/family

2016 | February 4 National Marriage Week: Celebrate God’s plan for marriage/family

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WFA President Applauds WI AG Schimel, Other US Reps/Sen

2016 | February 3 WFA President Applauds WI AG Schimel, Other US Reps/Sen

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National Marriage Week is Feb. 7-14: What YOU Can Do

Three Easy Ways to Help Marriages in Your Community National Marriage Week USA is just DAYS away! February 7-14, is a time to elevate and promote the benefits of marriage. Here are some ideas: 1) Launch a marriage class in your home, your church, or local library/community center. It’s NOT too late….just use the week […]

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Parental Alert: Municipal public libraries are also places where kids can be exposed to pornography

2016 | January 29 Parental Alert: Municipal public libraries are also places where kids can be exposed to pornography

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Pro Life Bills Pass in WI Senate

2016 | January 22 Pro Life Bills Pass in WI Senate

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National School Choice Week begins January 24

2016 | January 20 National School Choice Week begins January 24

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Religious Freedom Day 2016

2016 | January 14 Religious Freedom Day 2016

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ALL legalized gambling is a BAD BET for Wisconsin

2016 | January 12 ALL legalized gambling is a BAD BET for Wisconsin

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Rally for LIFE Slated at WI State Capitol 1/12 – Noon to 2

Wisconsin Family Action in cooperation with the pro-life organizations, Wisconsin Right to Life and Pro-Life Wisconsin announce a “Rally For Life” taking place Tuesday, January 12th from noon to 2 p.m. at the King Street Entrance to the Wisconsin State Capitol.

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Wisconsin Student Privacy Protection Bill Addresses War On Children

“Dear parents, when you vote next November, please remember which party wants your daughters to share their school locker rooms and showers with boys. That’s right, the Obama administration’s Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (OCR) recently ruled that Township High School District 211 in Palatine, Illinois must give a transgender kid, who was […]

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EVENT ALERT: Beloit/Shullsburg – What Gambling Industry Doesn’t Want You To Know

Problem Gambling is a REAL Problem. Join us and learn what the Casino Industry doesn’t want you to know, and what we can do to save YOUR community!

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Wisconsin, What Are You Waiting For? DO SOMETHING!

There are currently two bills in Wisconsin that need your attention and a small amount of your time.

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Wisconsin’s Window of Opportunity for LIFE Has Arrived

On Tuesday, 9/22, the Senate Committee on Human Health and Service held a public hearing on Senate Bill 260 (companion AB 305 – bans the sale and use of the body parts and tissues of aborted babies) Senate Bill 237 (companion AB 310 – redirects about $7.5 million annually of taxpayer money away from […]

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