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Truth and schools: the race for state school superintendent

March 31, 2017

For those paying attention, the race for Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction provided an education on reading scores, graduation rates, the Common Core standards and college readiness. A recap of our items in advance of Tuesday's vote.

High Five: Claim on net worth of Trump’s cabinet leads hit parade

February 8, 2017

PolitiFact Wisconsin's most-viewed Truth-O-Meter items in January.

Fact checking the state budget

May 5, 2015

The calendar change to May means state budget decisions will dominate the political headlines in the weeks ahead. A look back at factchecks on key topics.

Crime and punishment on the Truth-O-Meter

April 22, 2015

As officials and the general public react to the wave of homicides in Milwaukee and controversies over police-community relations, a look at crime-related fact checks.

What makes America “exceptional?”

April 6, 2015

As they crisscross the country, the Republican candidates for president agree that America is an "exceptional" nation. But they don't always concur on why.

Scott Walker’s immigration stance after New Hampshire appearance: Decoder ring needed

April 2, 2015

Gov. Scott Walker took pains to clarify his position on illegal immigration amid allegations of flip-flopping, but questions remain.
 

The March High Five: Walker on Marquette, Walker on UW

April 1, 2015

Favorites from last month include items examining Walker claims on his college record and UW tuition.

Sorting out public opinion on “right to work” laws

February 23, 2015

The rhetoric on the legislative battle over "right to work" features conflicting claims about where the public stands on such laws. We dig into the polls.

Scott Walker’s university budget cuts — how big?

February 17, 2015

Gov. Scott Walker's proposed budget cuts to the University of Wisconsin System have been pegged at 13 percent, 2.5 percent and 16 percent. So, are any of those figures correct?

Launching the second-term Walk-O-Meter

January 5, 2015

A look at the promises we'll be following.

2014’s best-read claims about Scott Walker

January 4, 2015

The Republican governor's hits and misses on the Truth-O-Meter in 2014.
 

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