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Latest Fact-Checks In Wisconsin

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Chris Bowers
Chris Bowers
stated on November 30, 2011 an interview:
Says Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is making voting more difficult by closing Department of Motor Vehicles offices where "low-income voters" live.
False
By Tom Kertscher • December 7, 2011
Scott Walker
Scott Walker
stated on November 16, 2011 a television interview:
The St. Norbert College/Wisconsin Public Radio poll has "been wrong in almost every election."
False
By James B. Nelson • December 4, 2011
One Wisconsin Now
One Wisconsin Now
stated on November 22, 2011 a website alert:
It’s legal to "sign a recall petition (against Gov. Scott Walker) even if you have already signed another recall petition," but only one signature counts  
True
By Dave Umhoefer • December 2, 2011
Media Trackers
Media Trackers
stated on November 17, 2011 an article:
Says signers of recall petitions against Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker are at risk because of newly "discovered" provisions in state law.  
Mostly False
By Tom Kertscher • December 1, 2011
Wisconsin Education Association Council
Wisconsin Education Association Council
stated on November 15, 2011 a news release:
State budget cuts for local schools resulted in "nearly 4,000 educator layoffs"
False
By Dave Umhoefer • November 28, 2011
Scott Walker
Scott Walker
stated on November 15, 2011 a radio interview:
"The overwhelming number" of school districts reported their staff stayed the same or grew after the 2011-’13 state budget  
False
By Dave Umhoefer • November 27, 2011
Mike Tate
Mike Tate
stated on November 15, 2011 an interview on MSNBC:
Says Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker "slashed" pensions and benefits for public employees.
Half-True
By Tom Kertscher • November 25, 2011
Rebecca Kleefisch
Rebecca Kleefisch
stated on November 15, 2011 a video:
A recall election for Wisconsin governor would cost "$7.7 million -- $7.7 million that may already be allocated to merit raises for teachers or health care for the poor or school books for your kids."
Half-True
By Tom Kertscher • November 23, 2011
Donna Seidel
Donna Seidel
stated on November 7, 2011 a press release:
A Republican-led softening of firearms training rules means that "untrained individuals" would be allowed to carry guns with a state permit.  
True
By Dave Umhoefer • November 21, 2011
Tommy Thompson
Tommy Thompson
stated on November 9, 2011 remarks at a Vatican conference:
On using embryonic stem cells for medical research.
Half Flip
By Tom Kertscher • November 20, 2011
Kurt Schuller
Kurt Schuller
stated on November 15, 2011 a tweet:
Wisconsin law says all recall petition signers must sign in the presence of another person.
False
By James B. Nelson • November 18, 2011
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on November 9, 2011 a news release:
Gov. Scott Walker received a $7,300 pay raise.
False
By James B. Nelson • November 15, 2011
John Birch Society
John Birch Society
stated on November 4, 2011 an article on the group's website:
Under a Wisconsin bill, "minor offenses such as violating pet leash laws, seat belt laws, parking infractions, etc., would now be arrestable offenses."
Half-True
By Tom Kertscher • November 14, 2011
Mark Neumann
Mark Neumann
stated on November 9, 2011 a radio interview:
The federal "limousine fleet has increased by 42 percent since Barack Obama took office."
Mostly False
By Tom Kertscher • November 13, 2011
State Tea Party Express
State Tea Party Express
stated on October 11, 2011 a television ad:
"In Wisconsin, Gov. Scott Walker has created a manufacturing-led jobs recovery. 30,000 new jobs were created this year, with 15,000 created in the struggling manufacturing sector."
Half-True
By James B. Nelson • November 11, 2011
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on November 1, 2011 a campaign news release:
A bill supported by Gov. Scott Walker makes it "so that drunk drivers who kill have an easier time of it."
Mostly False
By Dave Umhoefer • November 10, 2011
Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort Educational Fund
Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort Educational Fund
stated on October 30, 2011 website article, emails, direct mail:
"People are five to seven times more likely to be murdered in workplaces that allow firearms than in those that prohibit it."
Half-True
By Tom Kertscher • November 7, 2011
John Klenke
John Klenke
stated on October 21, 2011 a presentation:
Wisconsin ranks 48th out of all 50 states in venture capital investment.
False
By James B. Nelson • November 6, 2011
Wisconsin Association for Justice
Wisconsin Association for Justice
stated on October 31, 2011 a news release:
A state bill would end a longstanding requirement that local governments repair highways and sidewalks -- and block injured citizens from suing over neglected maintenance.  
False
By Dave Umhoefer • November 4, 2011
Mahlon Mitchell
Mahlon Mitchell
stated on November 4, 2011 remarks:
Under a law proposed by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, businesses that move into Wisconsin "don't have to pay any taxes" on their income for two years.
True
By Tom Kertscher • November 3, 2011
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