Latest Fact Checks By James B. Nelson

Robin Vos says Milwaukee is furloughing police officers at a time when violence is happening across the city

By James B. Nelson

June 11, 2014

"In the city of Milwaukee, we’ve still got a mayor and a police chief who are furloughing police officers at a time when we have…

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Brett Hulsey says Scott Walker has made Wisconsin second in nation for job loss

By James B. Nelson

June 2, 2014

Says Gov. Scott Walker "has made Wisconsin 2nd in the nation in losing jobs."

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Dan Kaufman claims Gogebic iron mine could extend 21 miles

By James B. Nelson

May 8, 2014

The proposed Gogebic mine in northern Wisconsin "could be extended as long as 21 miles."  

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Dan Kaufman: Wisconsin’s new mining law would allow streams and ponds to be filled with mine waste

By James B. Nelson

May 8, 2014

A 2013 state law would allow the operator of an iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin to "fill in pristine streams and ponds with mine…

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Rep. Chris Taylor says the State Capitol rotunda was designed to accomodate protests

By James B. Nelson

April 14, 2014

"The Capitol rotunda was actually made to invite the people in and to accommodate protests."

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Mary Burke says Wisconsin’s job agency has unspent funds

By James B. Nelson

March 23, 2014

"Our state economic development agency under Walker, WEDC, actually isn’t even using the funds that are appropriated to it."

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Mayor Tom Barrett says using cigarette tax for new arena ‘not feasible under state law’

By James B. Nelson

March 13, 2014

Using a surcharge on the cigarette tax to help pay for a new downtown sports arena "is not feasible under state law."

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Rep. Mark Pocan says the ice fishing season is shorter because of global warming

By James B. Nelson

February 17, 2014

As a result of climate change, ice fishermen in Wisconsin "are already noticing fewer days they can be out on our ice covered lakes."

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Rep. Brett Hulsey says Wisconsin has created fewer jobs every year Scott Walker has been governor

By James B. Nelson

January 31, 2014

"Every year since Gov. Walker and the Republicans have been in control of the Legislature we’ve created fewer jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor…

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Gov. Scott Walker says protesters surrounded his car, blocked his exit and rocked the vehicle after a 2011 appearance in La Crosse

By James B. Nelson

December 23, 2013

Protesters in La Crosse blocked an exit and surrounded a State Patrol car carrying the governor and were "beating on the windows and rocking the…

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Gov. Scott Walker says the current economic recovery is worst in U.S. history

By James B. Nelson

December 11, 2013

"We are experiencing the worst economic recovery America has ever had."

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Gov. Scott Walker cites Philadelphia Fed to say Wisconsin ranks No. 2 in economic growth

By James B. Nelson

November 1, 2013

"Wisconsin ranks No. 2 in economic growth", according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.

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