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Chris Larson

Chris Larson, a Milwaukee Democrat, was elected to the Wisconsin state Senate in November 2010. A former member of the Milwaukee County Board, he is a candidate for Milwaukee County executive in 2016.

Chris Larson

Latest Fact-Checks Of Chris Larson

If the state expanded Medicaid could Wisconsin hire thousands of more teachers?
By Ricardo Torres
February 16, 2024

Says expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin would save the state $530 million, which could pay for 3,287 K-12 teachers, or 7.8 educators per district.

What happened to paid family leave proposals in Wisconsin? And did our neighbors beat us to it?
By Sophia Voight
January 30, 2024

In the past year, Michigan, Minnesota and Illinois passed "highly popular” policies such as paid family leave, one of several issues that have been stymied…

Wisconsin state senator’s tweet on Milwaukee Brewers stadium funding Mostly False and lacks context
By Ricardo Torres
October 27, 2023

The Milwaukee Brewers “are complaining about a lack of transit going to the ballpark at the same time as they are testifying in favor (of)…

Yes, the GOP-controlled Legislature has ‘refused to act on at least 150’ Evers’ appointees
By D.L. Davis
September 24, 2021

The GOP-controlled Legislature has "refused to act on at least 150" appointees of Gov. Tony Evers.

Yes, a majority of Wisconsin jurisdictions support nonpartisan redistricting
By Laura Schulte
December 21, 2020

“Jurisdictions representing about 80% of WI residents have passed referendums or resolutions in favor of fair maps.”

Yes, GOP did oppose $40 million for lead pipe replacement because it helped Milwaukee too much
By D.L. Davis
December 4, 2020

"In 2019, Republicans stripped $40 million from the budget for lead pipe replacement - because they thought it helped MKE too much."

Yes, Republicans could end Evers’ state of emergency anytime
By Eric Litke
September 25, 2020

“(Republicans) have the power to overturn the (state of emergency) order by joint resolution and they refuse to do it.”

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By Madeline Heim
August 27, 2020

Police are "20.8 times more likely to kill than be killed by a criminal."

Chris Larson has no basis to connect spike in new coronavirus cases to election
By Eric Litke
April 24, 2020

Says the April 22 jump in COVID-19 cases was related to the election.

No, coronavirus has not yet ‘officially reached Milwaukee County,’ contrary to politician’s claim
By Eric Litke
March 11, 2020

“The coronavirus has officially reached Milwaukee County.”

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