Latest Fact-Checks By Warren Fiske

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Has Virginia’s economic growth “stalled at less than 1%,” as Youngkin says?

February 14, 2022

Virginia’s economic growth “has stalled at less than 1% per year for eight years.”

Israel O’Quinn flip-flops on banning personal use of campaign funds

February 9, 2022

On banning personal use of campaign funds.

Are 60% of Virginia students testing below U.S. proficiency standards, as Youngkin says?

February 2, 2022

“Sixty percent of (Virginia's) children don’t meet national proficiency standards…”

Did Loudoun County, Va. schools pay ‘about $300,000’ for critical race theory training?

January 24, 2022

“The Loudoun County School Board spent about $300,000 (last year) … to bring CRT in some form or fashion to the school system.”

Youngkin’s claim about Virginia’s low K-12 standards need context

January 21, 2022

Virginia’s “education standards for math and reading are now the lowest in the nation.”

Northam’s economic development claim largely holds up

January 14, 2022

“We’ve brought in more than $81 billion in economic investment, more than four times any previous administration.”

Wilder is half-right about his crime record as Richmond’s mayor

January 10, 2022

“When I became mayor of the City of Richmond in 2004, the crime rate was at its highest. When I left in 2008, it was…

Overdose deaths up 35% in Virginia

December 14, 2021

“Overdoses in Virginia (are) up 35%.”

Bob Good spreads bogus claim about infrastructure bill

November 15, 2021

“The infrastructure bill itself is only 10% true infrastructure.”

Biden speaks at McAuliffe rally in Virginia 10-26-21

Biden botches claim about Virginia elections

November 12, 2021

“No governor in Virginia has ever won when...he or she is the same party as the sitting president.”

Are Virginia’s school standards the lowest in the nation, as Youngkin says?

October 20, 2021

“Virginia has the lowest standards for math and reading of all 50 states.”

Youngkin fancifully links McAuliffe to federal order on school meetings

October 12, 2021

“Terry (McAuliffe) calls in his friend Joe Biden to actually put the DOJ on Virginia parents.”

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