Behind the Rhetoric: School budgets in the years ahead

In our fourth "Behind the Rhetoric" article, we look at how school districts are situated for the coming academic year after the cuts made in the state budget.

By Dave Umhoefer :: Published on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

Behind the rhetoric: The in-state, out-of-state campaign money debate

Both sides say the other is relying on out-of-state contributions in the 2012 gubernatorial recall. We dig into the numbers in the third in our series of background stories on key questions in the race.

By Tom Kertscher :: Published on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.

Behind the rhetoric: The WEA Trust and school health care costs

In the second of our-pre-recall backgrounders, we look at the WEA Trust and health care costs for school districts.

By Tom Kertscher :: Published on Monday, May 21st, 2012 at 5:25 p.m.

Behind the rhetoric: How Walker's union limits affected school budgets

Education funding is a major battleground in the 2012 Wisconsin gubernatorial recall election. We take an in-depth tour of Milwaukee-area school districts to see how they fared under Gov. Scott Walker's budget cuts and the limits he put on collective bargaining.

By Dave Umhoefer :: Published on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.

Right to Work: A look at its impact in other states

Gov. Scott Walker's view on extending right-to-work laws to private sector unions in Wisconsin has emerged as a major issue in the June 5 gubernatorial recall election. Here's a quick look at right-to-work's impact in other states, based on Truth-O-Meter rulings past.

By Dave Umhoefer :: Published on Friday, May 11th, 2012 at 8:54 p.m.

Behind the rhetoric: Why Scott Walker was able to raise unlimited funds

Democrats and their recall allies decry the law that has helped Gov. Scott Walker out-raise his opponents combined by $11 million dollars without regard to normal campaign contribution limits. We take a look at how the provision came about. The answers may surprise you.

By Dave Umhoefer :: Published on Monday, May 7th, 2012 at 6:00 a.m.

A round up of recall charges, counter-charges

The pace of claims and counter-claims is accelerating as Wisconsin’s recall election for governor sprints to its June 5, 2012 conclusion. The primary is May 8. We’ve been tracking many of the statements, and will continue to do so in the coming weeks. Here’s a look at the some of the major emerging issues in the early campaign ads.

By Dave Umhoefer :: Published on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 at 8:00 a.m.

At end of one-year term, a final score on Abele-O-Meter

The end of Chris Abele’s one-year term as Milwaukee County executive means it’s time for a final look at how the political newcomer did in keeping promises he made as a candidate.

By Tom Kertscher :: Published on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 at 6:00 a.m.

A look at some familiar attacks from recycled ads

As the Republican presidential campaign moved to Wisconsin, the attack ads followed. Two national political action committees have been airing a pair of television ads -- one from the Red, White and Blue Fund attacks front-runner Mitt Romney, and a second, from Restore Our Future, goes after Rick Santorum.   We take a look at some already-evaluated claims.

By James B. Nelson :: Published on Sunday, April 1st, 2012 at 6:00 a.m.

A primary primer: A look inside the Gingrich file

As the Wisconsin primary election approaches, we’re taking a look at how the four candidates seeking the Republican presidential nomination have fared on PolitiFact’s Truth-O-Meter. Today: Newt Gingrich

By Dave Umhoefer :: Published on Friday, March 30th, 2012 at 6:00 a.m.

A primary primer: A look inside the Romney file

As the Wisconsin primary election approaches, we’re taking a look at how the four candidates seeking the Republican presidential nomination have fared on PolitiFact’s Truth-O-Meter. Today: Mitt Romney.

By Tom Kertscher :: Published on Thursday, March 29th, 2012 at 6:00 a.m.

A primary primer: A look inside the Paul file

As the Wisconsin primary election approaches, we’re taking a look at how the four candidates seeking the Republican presidential nomination have fared on PolitiFact’s Truth-O-Meter. Today: Ron Paul

By Dave Umhoefer :: Published on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012 at 6:00 a.m.

A primary primer: A look inside the Santorum file

As the Wisconsin primary election approaches, we’re taking a look at how the four candidates seeking the Republican presidential nomination have fared on PolitiFact’s Truth-O-Meter. First up: Rick Santorum.

By Tom Kertscher :: Published on Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 at 6:00 a.m.

Digging into the claims in new Walker ad

Gov. Scott Walker has a new campaign TV ad, "Promises Kept," but much of the ground it covers is familiar to PolitiFact Wisconsin readers. The ad is the first since Walker declined to challenge recall petitions against him. With an eye on past Truth-O-Meter ratings (and some from the Walk-O-Meter), we take a look at a series of claims made in the ad.

By Dave Umhoefer :: Published on Friday, March 9th, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.

A look at Walker's tax, business-related promises

Gov. Scott Walker scored more victories than defeats in 2011 on promises related to creating a more favorable tax climate that he hopes will attract and keep business in Wisconsin.

By Dave Umhoefer :: Published on Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 at 11:00 p.m.