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Scott Walker disavows support for path to citizenship

By Dave Umhoefer

March 6, 2015

On the status of illegal immigrants

Contractors say business support for “right to work” law is minimal

By Dave Umhoefer

February 25, 2015

Says Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce’s "own 2014 survey revealed that just 15 percent of business executive respondents were in favor of Right-To-Work legislation."

Did Scott Walker flip-flop on how budget shortfalls are measured??

By Dave Umhoefer

February 13, 2015

On counting state budget shortfalls

Scott Walker says his proposed borrowing is lowest in a decade

By Dave Umhoefer

February 10, 2015

Borrowing in my 2015-’17 state budget is less than half that in my predecessor’s last budget and "the lowest it has been in a decade."

Did Scott Walker flip-flop on a immigration and a pathway to citizenship?

By Dave Umhoefer

February 4, 2015

On the status of illegal immigrants

Is it true Republicans haven’t won presidential race since 1928 without a Bush or Nixon?

By Dave Umhoefer

January 26, 2015

The Republican Party has not won a presidential election without either a Bush or a Nixon on the ticket since 1928.

Gwen Moore says local officials cannot repurpose federal streetcar grant to other needs

By Dave Umhoefer

January 19, 2015

Federal officials declared that grant funds "could be used only for Milwaukee's streetcar project," meaning it "isn’t possible" to redirect the money to "other modes…

Julaine Appling says views on same-sex marriage aren’t changing much

By Dave Umhoefer

January 16, 2015

Polls on legalizing same-sex marriage "are not dramatically changing."

Scott Walker says he’s got himself to thank for his tax bill going down

By Dave Umhoefer

December 18, 2014

"My property taxes went down largely because my technical college portion went down 35.5% because of the money we put in at state."

WMC’s Kurt Bauer says businesses favor ‘right-to-work’ states when looking for expansion sites

By Dave Umhoefer

December 17, 2014

"Site selectors who decide where businesses expand or relocate shun closed shop states like Wisconsin in favor of Right to Work states like Iowa, Indiana…

Did Robin Vos change his tune on timing of right-to-work debate?

By Dave Umhoefer

December 10, 2014

On timing of right to work legislation

Alberta Darling says reading proficiency is 8% at 50 low-income and high-minority schools

By Dave Umhoefer

December 5, 2014

At the 50 Milwaukee schools serving "at least 80% African-American and at least 80% low income" students, the reading proficiency is 8%.

Latest Fact Checks By Dave Umhoefer

Scott Walker disavows support for path to citizenship

Contractors say business support for “right to work” law is minimal

Did Scott Walker flip-flop on how budget shortfalls are measured??

Scott Walker says his proposed borrowing is lowest in a decade

Did Scott Walker flip-flop on a immigration and a pathway to citizenship?

Is it true Republicans haven’t won presidential race since 1928 without a Bush or Nixon?

Gwen Moore says local officials cannot repurpose federal streetcar grant to other needs

Julaine Appling says views on same-sex marriage aren’t changing much

Scott Walker says he’s got himself to thank for his tax bill going down

WMC’s Kurt Bauer says businesses favor ‘right-to-work’ states when looking for expansion sites

Did Robin Vos change his tune on timing of right-to-work debate?

Alberta Darling says reading proficiency is 8% at 50 low-income and high-minority schools