Inside the Walker tax debate: Was budget an increase or a cut?

Did Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, the target of a campaign to remove him from office, raise taxes or didn’t he? Seems like a simple question. As competing claims surface, we take a look. It does kinda feel like we've already tackled this topic before ...

By Tom Kertscher :: Published on Monday, December 12th, 2011 at 08:00 a.m.

A look at our Walker and recall-related statements

As Democrats launch their drive to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, here's a look at some of the claims -- from both sides -- you're likely to see repeated. And repeated.

By Tom Kertscher :: Published on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 at 02:25 p.m.

With the budget done, a look at Walker's tax-related promises

Striving to win over fiscally conservative voters in a contested Republican gubernatorial primary, Gov. Scott Walker pledged in 2010 not only to avoid tax increases, but to cut a multitude of taxes for various groups. It was a bold move. But in promising to achieve them in his first budget, Walker he left himself little room to maneuver -- especially when the sluggish economy was leaving a major budget gap for 2011-13. A look at key promises and how Walker fared.

By Dave Umhoefer :: Published on Sunday, July 10th, 2011 at 08:00 p.m.

'Safeguards' in Wisconsin's concealed carry bill put it in mainstream

When concealed carry passed the Wisconsin Legislature on June 21, 2011, one aspect of the legislation was cited by both supporters and critics of the measure as a reason for their votes: Safeguards. We give the Truth-O-Meter a day off as we look at how Wisconsin's safeguards compare to others around the nation.

By Tom Kertscher :: Published on Saturday, June 25th, 2011 at 07:00 p.m.

Politicians say the strangest things

We always call the person who made the claim and ask where he or she got the information that his or her statement was based on. Sometimes the answers are a little surprising.  

By Warren Fiske :: Published on Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 at 02:36 p.m.

Fact-checking the Wisconsin budget battle

The Wisconsin budget controversy has generated sharp rhetorical clashes over ideology, budget priorities and tactics -- and the largest sustained protests in Madison since the Vietnam War, The main event: An argument over collective bargaining rights and compensation for state and local government employees that has spurred national interest. Check out some of our hottest items.

By Dave Umhoefer :: Published on Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 at 10:47 a.m.

Truth getting milked in Wisconsin showdown

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, we read, says no one should be shocked he’s seeking to whittle collective-bargaining rights for government-employee unions in the Badger State. PolitiFact Wisconsin put the kibosh on that claim; it’s also fact-checked more than a dozen others, finding few statements to be True.

By W. Gardner Selby :: Published on Thursday, February 24th, 2011 at 10:20 a.m.

Our procrastinator's guide to the 2010 race for governor

For those just getting focused on Tuesday's gubernatorial election, we've rounded up the key charges and counter charges -- and our past rulings on them -- from Friday night's final debate.

By Dave Umhoefer :: Published on Monday, November 1st, 2010 at 02:16 p.m.