Latest Fact-Checks In Missouri

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Hannah Kelly
Hannah Kelly
stated on January 29, 2019 an education budget hearing at the Missouri state capitol
"The schools in my district don't have a kitchen."
Half-True
By Gaëlle Fournier • March 14, 2019
Kiki Curls
Kiki Curls
stated on January 22, 2019 a hearing
Says Arrowhead Stadium "is considered the loudest stadium in the world."
Mostly True
By Adam Reckamp • March 11, 2019
Mike Parson
Mike Parson
stated on January 16, 2019 his state of the state speech
"We maintain this (Missouri highway) system with one of the lowest levels of funding in the country."
True
By Sidney Steele • March 7, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Coleman
Mary Elizabeth Coleman
stated on January 23, 2019 a speech at a General Laws Committee hearing
A girl’s "life expectancy is seven years after entering into prostitution."
False
By Madison Conte • February 27, 2019
Ed Emery
Ed Emery
stated on January 28, 2019 legislative testimony
"80 percent of impeachments in Missouri have been against judges."
Half-True
By Yue Yu • February 25, 2019
Jason Smith
Jason Smith
stated on January 30, 2019 a tweet
Federal workers "are paid well above the HOUSEHOLD income in southern Missouri."
Mostly True
By Olivia Garrett • February 21, 2019
Roy Blunt
Roy Blunt
stated on December 1, 2018 a tweet
The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019 "includes the largest pay raise in nearly 10 years."
True
By Morgan Keith • December 13, 2018
Crystal Quade
Crystal Quade
stated on December 8, 2018 an interview
Missouri "had the largest amount of millennial Democrats running than any other state in the country."
True
By Ryan Hanrahan • December 6, 2018
Jean Evans
Jean Evans
stated on November 25, 2018 a tweet
"Constituents now face reality that all their personal issues will be made public" under Clean Missouri.
Mostly False
By Ryan Hanrahan • December 6, 2018
Caleb Rowden
Caleb Rowden
stated on October 1, 2018 a legislative report mailer
"The small cell bill is expected to create more than 20,000 jobs and attract $2 billion in capital investment, resulting in nearly $4 billion in economic growth over the next few years."
Half-True
By Ryan Hanrahan • December 5, 2018
Jason Smith
Jason Smith
stated on November 9, 2018 a tweet
"In fact 7 out of 10 new jobs in America are created by small businesses."
True
By Titus Wu • November 19, 2018
Claire McCaskill
Claire McCaskill
stated on October 25, 2018 a debate
"The Collins-Nelson bill will not protect pre-existing conditions. It has nothing to do with pre-existing conditions."
Mostly False
By Dylan Sherman • November 5, 2018
Josh Hawley
Josh Hawley
stated on October 25, 2018 a debate
Says a manufacturing operation in his hometown that made gunstock for Remington rifles "closed down, we lost those jobs and it's been devastating for my little town."
Half-True
By Titus Wu • November 5, 2018
Claire McCaskill
Claire McCaskill
stated on October 2, 2018 a campaign ad
"Nonpartisan experts have consistently ranked Claire one of the most independent senators — right in the middle."  
Half-True
By Morgan Keith • November 5, 2018
Senate Leadership Fund
Senate Leadership Fund
stated on September 11, 2018 a campaign ad
"In Washington, McCaskill joined the liberals for giving amnesty to 11 million illegal immigrants."
Mostly False
By Tom Warhover • November 4, 2018
Josh Hawley
Josh Hawley
stated on October 18, 2018 a debate
Says Claire McCaskill "voted against including health records in the background check system."
Mostly False
By Tom Warhover • November 1, 2018
Claire McCaskill
Claire McCaskill
stated on October 25, 2018 a debate
"I made my decision on Kavanaugh before the allegations surfaced, and it was all about Kavanaugh's alliance and allegiance to dark money and unlimited political contributions."
Mostly False
By Kyra Haas • November 1, 2018
Missouri GOP
Missouri GOP
stated on September 10, 2018 a tweet
Says Sen. Claire McCaskill was named "most likely to be the most unpopular senator in the United States for four months in a row!"
Mostly False
By Dylan Sherman • October 28, 2018
Claire McCaskill
Claire McCaskill
stated on September 10, 2018 a Q&A at Truman State University
"My opponent is endorsed by Citizens United."
True
By Sten Spinella • October 25, 2018
Josh Hawley
Josh Hawley
stated on September 25, 2018 a tweet
Says Claire McCaskill "has had Chuck Schumer spend more dark money for her than for any senator in America. $16 million and counting!"
Mostly False
By Theo DeRosa • October 25, 2018
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