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Latest Fact-Checks On Robin Vos

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Robin Vos
Robin Vos
stated on March 12, 2015 an interview
Says Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed reduction in university spending is "about the size of the one" under Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle, but Democrats didn’t treat Doyle’s cut as so dire.
Mostly True
By Dave Umhoefer • March 25, 2015
Robin Vos
Robin Vos
stated on December 4, 2014 various interviews
On timing of right to work legislation
Half Flip
By Dave Umhoefer • December 10, 2014
Robin Vos
Robin Vos
stated on November 5, 2014 an interview
In Wisconsin, unions can essentially give "unlimited" contributions to political parties, but business can't give any. 
Mostly True
November 21, 2014
Robin Vos
Robin Vos
stated on May 30, 2014 a radio interview
"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 violence all across the city."
Mostly True
By James B. Nelson • June 11, 2014
Robin Vos
Robin Vos
stated on November 22, 2013 a Facebook post
"The nine-day deer hunt contributes more than $1.3 billion in revenue to the state of Wisconsin."
Mostly True
By Dave Umhoefer • December 4, 2013
Robin Vos
Robin Vos
stated on August 22, 2013 an interview
"Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa already have 70 mph" speed limits on rural interstates, and "we see that they’ve been able to do it safely."
Half-True
By Dave Umhoefer • September 1, 2013
Robin Vos
Robin Vos
stated on June 10, 2013 an interview
A study of private bail bond systems "showed that Wisconsin has a higher no-show rate than other states" of defendants skipping court appearances.  
False
By Dave Umhoefer • June 24, 2013
Robin Vos
Robin Vos
stated on April 5, 2013 a video briefing
"In 2012, 1 in 4 Wisconsin schools had a subpar score on the Department of Public Instruction’s recent report cards" and are "failing" the children they serve.
Pants on Fire!
By Dave Umhoefer • April 14, 2013
Robin Vos
Robin Vos
stated on November 8, 2012 an interview
When it comes to income taxes, Wisconsin is "one of the best places in the country to be poor" but "top 4 or 5 worst" for middle-income earners.
Mostly True
By Dave Umhoefer • November 14, 2012
Robin Vos
Robin Vos
stated on June 17, 2012 a television interview
Voter fraud provided "a portion" of the margin of victory of Democrat John Lehman over Republican Sen. Van Wanggaard in a state Senate recall election.
False
By James B. Nelson • July 6, 2012
Robin Vos
Robin Vos
stated on June 2, 2011 a statement at a committee meeting
Milwaukee’s police chief can fire officers "for basically no cause."
False
By James B. Nelson • June 16, 2011
Robin Vos
Robin Vos
stated on December 12, 2010 a television interview
Right-to-work states "have higher rates of income growth."
Half-True
December 17, 2010
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