Wisconsin This partnership of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and PolitiFact helps you find the truth in Wisconsin politics. Scroll down to search through our fact checks and analysis. In Partnership WithMilwaukee Journal Sentinel Scorecard True 0% 248 Checks Mostly True 0% 368 Checks Half True 0% 0 Checks Mostly False 0% 396 Checks False 0% 462 Checks Pants on Fire 0% 177 Checks For more details, see the Principles of PolitiFact All Fact-checks for Wisconsin Americans for Prosperity stated on July 28, 2025 in X: “The (Evers) Era locked Wisconsin families into a 400‑year property tax increase.” August 15, 2025 Francesca Hong stated on June 12, 2025 in X, formerly Twitter: “Nearly 25 cents of every $1 spent via SNAP goes to farmers and ranchers.” July 30, 2025 stated on June 2, 2025 in Radio interview: “The state of Illinois has a lower income tax rate than we do, and a flat tax. It’s almost half of what the top bracket here in Wisconsin is.” June 25, 2025 Viral image stated on April 2, 2025 in a Facebook post: “White hats to investigate Wisconsin Supreme Court election.” April 4, 2025 X posts stated on April 1, 2025 in an X post: “Seven counties in Wisconsin (ran) out of ballots” and it was “intentional” to diminish Republican voter turnout. By Amy Sherman • April 2, 2025 Susan Crawford stated on March 12, 2025 in TV debate: "Brad Schimel said that he wanted to be part of Donald Trump's support network." By D.L. Davis • March 28, 2025 Brad Schimel stated on February 6, 2025 in X, formerly Twitter: “Eliminate school choice” is on Susan Crawford’s agenda. By Madeline Heim • March 13, 2025 A Better Wisconsin Together stated on February 24, 2025 in Social media ads: “71 out of 72 Wisconsin counties filed lawsuits against Purdue Pharma. Brad Schimel refused to join them.” By Hope Karnopp • March 11, 2025 Cavalier Johnson stated on January 19, 2025 in TV interview: “After the referendum, Milwaukee Public Schools has a larger tax levy than the City of Milwaukee.” By D.L. Davis • March 3, 2025 Joel Kitchens stated on February 19, 2025 in News conference: “90% of the (school) districts in Wisconsin already have a policy” banning cellphones during class time. By Hope Karnopp • February 28, 2025 Load More Latest Articles Does the US have stricter ID rules for buying beer than voting? • February 16, 2026 Elon Musk’s PAC is paying Wisconsin petition signers before Supreme Court election. Is it legal? By Amy Sherman • March 28, 2025 RFK Jr. has targeted antidepressants for kids. How do SSRIs work? By Natalie Eilbert • March 5, 2025 US Rep. Steil labeled Dane County a ‘sanctuary city,’ but it’s complicated By Ricardo Torres • March 5, 2025 Analysis: How PolitiFact fact-checked 2024 election claims on vote counting, mail ballots, machines By Loreben Tuquero • November 26, 2024 In Nov. 1 Milwaukee rally, Trump offers falsehoods on economy, climate change By Louis Jacobson • November 2, 2024 Noncitizen voting is already rare in local elections, but 8 states want to ban it By Sara Swann • October 31, 2024 Not knowing all the results on election night is normal. Here’s why. By Amy Sherman • October 30, 2024 Has a Venezuelan gang member been arrested in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin? By Hope Karnopp • September 27, 2024 Ron Johnson called Joe Biden dropping out of the race for president a ‘coup.’ Is that accurate? By Madeline Heim • August 23, 2024