ELCA NEWS SERVICE March 1, 2011 Wisconsin ELCA Synod Bishops Respond to State Budget Stalemate 11-021-JB CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The six bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) who serve ELCA synods in Wisconsin told the state's governor and members of the state legislature that they are praying for them as the lawmakers deal with difficult state budget issues. The bishops also called on the state officials to pay particular attention to people who may be vulnerable if certain state programs are eliminated or reduced. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4716 For information contact: John Brooks, (773) 380-2958 or [log in to unmask] http://www.elca.org/news Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/elcanews Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews