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Latest Fact-Checks In Wisconsin

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Dave Obey
Dave Obey
stated on November 18, 2010 a statement to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A ban on earmarks greatly weakens the authority Congress has over spending, to the benefit of the executive branch.
Half-True
By Dave Umhoefer • December 1, 2010
Scott Walker
Scott Walker
stated on November 18, 2010 a statement issued by a transition team leader
"The Madison-Milwaukee (high-speed) train line is dead."
False
By James B. Nelson • November 30, 2010
Jim Doyle
Jim Doyle
stated on November 19, 2010 a statutorially required report on the state budget deficit
Wisconsin’s projected state budget shortfall is now as low as $1.5 billion
False
By Dave Umhoefer • November 29, 2010
Glenn Grothman
Glenn Grothman
stated on November 13, 2010 a newspaper article
The payday loan industry "does not exist in a state like Minnesota."
False
November 28, 2010
Reince Priebus
Reince Priebus
stated on November 16, 2010 a Twitter post
Says President Obama has grown the federal government payroll by 141,000 workers and wants to add 125,000 more.
Half-True
By Dave Umhoefer • November 24, 2010
Tom Petri
Tom Petri
stated on November 17, 2010 a news release
On high-speed rail.
Full Flop
By James B. Nelson • November 23, 2010
Republican Party of Wisconsin
Republican Party of Wisconsin
stated on November 17, 2010 a news release
"Because of (U.S. Sen.-elect Ron) Johnson’s leadership, Senate Republicans adopted a caucus ban on earmarks."
Mostly True
By Dave Umhoefer • November 22, 2010
Bob Wirch
Bob Wirch
stated on November 15, 2010 a news release
"Over the course of one four-year term, it costs taxpayers more than $1 million simply to operate" the governor’s mansion.
True
November 21, 2010
Jeff Scrima
Jeff Scrima
stated on November 10, 2010 a series of public statements and actions
On his "half pay" pledge.
Half Flip
By James B. Nelson • November 19, 2010
One Wisconsin Now
One Wisconsin Now
stated on November 9, 2010 a news release
In his first meeting with University of Wisconsin System officials, Republican Governor elect Scott Walker told them to prepare for cuts.
False
By Dave Umhoefer • November 18, 2010
Marvin Pratt
Marvin Pratt
stated on November 2, 2010 a TV interview
Milwaukee’s problems include "52 percent black male unemployment."
False
November 17, 2010
Jim Bohl
Jim Bohl
stated on November 3, 2010 a news release
Sewer backups into basements caused the "vast majority of the damage to homes and buildings" in Milwaukee’s July floods, but federal flood insurance doesn’t cover them.
Half-True
By Dave Umhoefer • November 16, 2010
Sierra Club
Sierra Club
stated on November 4, 2010 a news release issued by the group's John Muir chapter in Wisconsin
If the state turns down money for high-speed rail, it will "kill nearly 10,000 permanent Wisconsin jobs."
Mostly False
By James B. Nelson • November 15, 2010
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on November 5, 2010 a news release
Says Governor-elect Scott Walker’s choice as transition team leader "killed the release of a damaging report on Walker’s record in the days leading up to the election."
Mostly False
By Dave Umhoefer • November 14, 2010
Michael Murphy
Michael Murphy
stated on November 5, 2010 comments made during adoption of Milwaukee's 2011 city budget
"Mequon and Milwaukee have the highest disparity of income in the country."
False
November 12, 2010
stated on November 10, 2010 a campaign video and numerous other campaign statements
As mayor, Barrett led efforts to redevelop the Menomonee Valley, "which now supports nearly 4,000 jobs in Wisconsin."
True
By James B. Nelson • November 11, 2010
Bob Donovan
Bob Donovan
stated on September 29, 2010 a news release
In 2011, Milwaukee Public Schools "will provide 77 cents in employee benefits for every dollar it spends on wages."
Mostly True
November 10, 2010
Scott Walker
Scott Walker
stated on October 19, 2010 an interview on toll roads as an option for state highways
On toll roads.
Half Flip
November 9, 2010
Jim Doyle
Jim Doyle
stated on October 15, 2010 an interview with the BBC NewsHour
About 1 in 10 public school teachers in Wisconsin would have been laid off without federal stimulus funds.
Mostly False
By Dave Umhoefer • November 8, 2010
Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan
stated on November 2, 2010 an election-night interview
"Discretionary spending went up 84 percent in the last two years"
Mostly False
By Dave Umhoefer • November 7, 2010
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