Fact Check Posts – Page 3

Wisconsin GOP misfires by saying Democratic mayors closed polling places to ‘cause chaos’

By Haley BeMiller

July 14, 2020

Says “Democratic Mayors in some of Wisconsin's largest cities closed voting locations in April to cause chaos.”

Wisconsin GOP lawmaker Quinn only partially right in claim about Evers recording

By Haley BeMiller

June 29, 2020

Says Gov. Evers “has refused to identify or discipline the staff member who secretly taped” a conversation with GOP leaders.

Glenn Grothman on target about tie between vitamin D and COVID-19, but vitamin D isn’t a known cure

By Haley BeMiller

June 8, 2020

“Research illustrates a clear correlation between vitamin D deficiencies and (higher) COVID-19 mortality rates.”

Is GOP state Sen. Patrick Testin to blame for $25M in lost coronavirus relief? Not quite.

By Haley BeMiller

May 20, 2020

Says GOP state Sen. Patrick Testin is responsible for lost $25M in federal funding, because he refused “to do his job.”

No, Gov. Tony Evers did not want to shut down Wisconsin for nine months

By Haley BeMiller

May 19, 2020

Says Gov. Tony Evers “is proposing a new plan, a 150 day shutdown of the state (5 MONTHS!) followed by a 120 day extension.”

Yes, it’s illegal to hold an election by mail in Wisconsin

By Haley BeMiller

May 8, 2020

Says it’s illegal to hold an absentee-only election or mail ballots to every registered voter

Planned Parenthood abortion funding, business claim makes a point but goes too far

By Haley BeMiller

April 30, 2020

Says Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers “wants to force residents to fund Planned Parenthood abortion business.”

State Health Secretary Andrea Palm is not from Wisconsin, but Sen. Tom Tiffany muddled his point

By Haley BeMiller

April 22, 2020

Says Department of Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm is a “career bureaucrat with no past ties to Wisconsin.”

Robin Vos’ election protective gear was available to poll workers in Burlington, but not all of Wis.

By Haley BeMiller

April 10, 2020

Says Robin Vos wore protective gear that “election workers he forced to work … do not have.”

No, the coronavirus did not cause the death rate to drop in Chicago

By Haley BeMiller

April 3, 2020

“In Chicago, Covid-19 actually LOWERED the death rate.”

Justice Kelly’s claim to ‘maverick’ title relies on old analysis

By Haley BeMiller

March 27, 2020

Says a Marquette professor called him a "maverick" and found no correlation between his opinions and conservative background.

Tony Evers’ school funding idea a partial reversal of past position

By Haley BeMiller

March 17, 2020

On whether the state should use surplus funds for ongoing expenses.

Latest Fact Checks By Haley BeMiller

Wisconsin GOP misfires by saying Democratic mayors closed polling places to ‘cause chaos’

Wisconsin GOP lawmaker Quinn only partially right in claim about Evers recording

Glenn Grothman on target about tie between vitamin D and COVID-19, but vitamin D isn’t a known cure

Is GOP state Sen. Patrick Testin to blame for $25M in lost coronavirus relief? Not quite.

No, Gov. Tony Evers did not want to shut down Wisconsin for nine months

Yes, it’s illegal to hold an election by mail in Wisconsin

Planned Parenthood abortion funding, business claim makes a point but goes too far

State Health Secretary Andrea Palm is not from Wisconsin, but Sen. Tom Tiffany muddled his point

Robin Vos’ election protective gear was available to poll workers in Burlington, but not all of Wis.

No, the coronavirus did not cause the death rate to drop in Chicago

Justice Kelly’s claim to ‘maverick’ title relies on old analysis

Tony Evers’ school funding idea a partial reversal of past position