Fact Check Posts – Page 12

Wisconsin AFL-CIO says Republican redistricting plans cut Democrat Nancy Nusbaum out of “her state Senate district by a half a block.”

By James B. Nelson

July 21, 2011

Republican redistricting plans cut Democrat Nancy Nusbaum out of "her state Senate district by a half a block."

Wisconsin Rep. Donna Seidel says the $290 million structural surplus in the state budget is not real

By James B. Nelson

July 17, 2011

The $290 million structural surplus in the 2011-’13 Wisconsin budget is not real because it is based on the assumption that Congress will reinstate the…

On repeal of Wisconsin’s smoking ban, Walker goes from pro to con

By James B. Nelson

July 7, 2011

On repeal of Wisconsin's smoking ban

Gov. Scott Walker says 2 years ago, we had “the largest deficit ever in Wisconsin”

By James B. Nelson

July 3, 2011

Two years ago we had "the largest structural deficit ever in Wisconsin."

State Sen. Alberta Darling says the 2011-13 state budget eliminates the structural deficit “for the first time in decades.”

By James B. Nelson

July 3, 2011

Says the 2011-13 state budget eliminates the structural deficit "for the first time in decades."

Wisconsin Sen. Dan Kapanke says protesters caused $7.5 million in damage to the Capitol

By James B. Nelson

June 30, 2011

"Protesters caused $7.5 million in damage to the Wisconsin State House"

On pay for fired Milwaukee police officers, Darling does full reversal

By James B. Nelson

June 28, 2011

On pay for fired Milwaukee police officers

Wisconsin Rep. Robin Vos says Milwaukee’s police chief can fire officers for no reason

By James B. Nelson

June 16, 2011

Milwaukee’s police chief can fire officers "for basically no cause."

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce says protesters “attacked” their headquarters with “graffiti on the sidewalk” and more

By James B. Nelson

June 15, 2011

Protesters "attacked" the group’s headquarters with "graffiti on the sidewalk" and "stenciled images … smeared on the building and statue."

Mine in Wisconsin would operate for 100 years and generate billions

By James B. Nelson

June 12, 2011

An iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin could operate for 100 years and generate billion of dollars in economic activity.

Wisconsin state Sen. Fred Risser says Senate President Michael Ellis broke Senate rules by cutting him off during debate over a photo ID bill

By James B. Nelson

June 5, 2011

Says Wisconsin state Senate President Michael Elllis (R-Neenah) broke Senate rules during debate on a photo ID bill for voters.

Wisconsin Corn Growers Association says that without ethanol, gas would cost 15 percent more

By James B. Nelson

May 29, 2011

"Without ethanol, gas prices would be at least 15% higher. With gas at four bucks, that means you’re saving 12 bucks on a 20 gallon…

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Wisconsin AFL-CIO says Republican redistricting plans cut Democrat Nancy Nusbaum out of “her state Senate district by a half a block.”

Wisconsin Rep. Donna Seidel says the $290 million structural surplus in the state budget is not real

On repeal of Wisconsin’s smoking ban, Walker goes from pro to con

Gov. Scott Walker says 2 years ago, we had “the largest deficit ever in Wisconsin”

State Sen. Alberta Darling says the 2011-13 state budget eliminates the structural deficit “for the first time in decades.”

Wisconsin Sen. Dan Kapanke says protesters caused $7.5 million in damage to the Capitol

On pay for fired Milwaukee police officers, Darling does full reversal

Wisconsin Rep. Robin Vos says Milwaukee’s police chief can fire officers for no reason

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce says protesters “attacked” their headquarters with “graffiti on the sidewalk” and more

Mine in Wisconsin would operate for 100 years and generate billions

Wisconsin state Sen. Fred Risser says Senate President Michael Ellis broke Senate rules by cutting him off during debate over a photo ID bill

Wisconsin Corn Growers Association says that without ethanol, gas would cost 15 percent more