Latest Fact-Checks By Vanessa Swales

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Mayor Johnson overestimates economic benefit of hosting RNC

July 8, 2022

The RNC is “a $200 million economic infusion into our communities.”

Milwaukee’s high gun rate rivals New York’s

May 24, 2022

In a recent year, the Milwaukee Police Department "collected more guns per capita off the streets than in New York.”

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Johnson benefited from tax cut, but it’s not a loophole

April 27, 2022

"Ron Johnson pushed through a special tax loophole that benefited his own family's business … Then he cashed out of the company for $5 million…

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New Milwaukee officers maintain, not increase, police staffing

February 23, 2022

Says he led the fight to add 200 new police officers to make the City of Milwaukee safer.

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Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson flips position on seeking a third term

January 14, 2022

On not seeking a third term.

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Advocate misses mark on claim half the population pays at least half their income for housing

January 7, 2022

“In Wisconsin, we have 50% of the population paying 50%, 60%, 70%, sometimes 80% for their housing.”

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No, Wis. Gov. Evers did not wait to send help to Kenosha during unrest

September 15, 2021

Says of Gov. Tony Evers and 2020 violence in Kenosha after the police shooting of Jacob Blake: “It took the loss of lives before help…

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