The Latest from PolitiFact Wisconsin
Expand funding for Planned Parenthood
“As governor, Tony will: Reverse Scott Walker’s decision to defund Planned Parenthood and thus ensure that thousands of Wisconsin residents are still able to access important health services like breast and cervical cancer screenings, physical exams, birth control and sexually transmitted infections (STI) testing”
Accept federal Medicaid expansion money
“As governor, Tony will: Take immediate action to accept the federal Medicaid expansion dollars which would insure thousands more Wisconsinites who are struggling to find affordable health insurance.”
Protect coverage for pre-existing conditions
Evers said he would send a letter when he takes office that says: “As my first act in office, I am immediately withdrawing the authority previously provided under Wis. Stat. § 165.25(1m) for Wisconsin to participate in litigation over the Affordable Care Act in Texas, et al. v. the United States.”
He also pledged to “extend protections for Wisconsinites with pre-existing health conditions. It is estimated that half of Wisconsinites have some kind of pre-existing health condition like cancer, diabetes, a heart condition, obesity or depression.”
This promise focuses on the second part -- steps taken to protect coverage of pre-existing conditions.
By any consistent definition (sigh), Minnesota wins
Wisconsin rates are among highest in the U.S.
Going too far to make a point
Though it’s based on a pretty big definition of “small”
Poverty is down, but not that much
Getting closer but still an overreach
