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All Fact-checks for Wisconsin

Janet Protasiewicz

stated on March 9, 2023 in TV ad

As a sitting Supreme Court justice, Daniel Kelly recused himself from a case, then “he pocketed $20,000 in contributions” from the plaintiff and family members and “unrecused himself so he could judge the case.”

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stated on February 8, 2023 in News release

Under a GOP bill on cash bail, "a large quantity of people who are accused of crimes, including anyone who even witnesses certain crimes, could now be detained and subject to bail."

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stated on January 24, 2023 in Twitter

"Wisconsin has seen over 63 billion dollars of federal pandemic-related funding funnel into our state over (Gov. Tony Evers') tenure."

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National Republican Senatorial Committee

stated on February 21, 2023 in YouTube ad

“Tammy Baldwin wants to take away” Medicare and Social Security.

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stated on January 19, 2023 in Speech

In Wisconsin, even multimillionaires can be on BadgerCare "because we don't even ask people what their income level is to qualify for free health care."

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stated on December 27, 2022 in Twitter

"During my time in office, we've increased per pupil aid by more than $300 per student. Now, our schools have returned to the top 10 in the country after falling to 17 under the previous administration.”

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stated on January 3, 2023 in Senate address

"In 2010, (Wisconsin Republicans) inherited a multi-Billion dollar deficit … Today we are looking at a projected surplus approaching 7 Billion."

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stated on December 28, 2022 in Twitter

“Wisconsin is the nation’s top cranberry producer — in fact, our farmers harvest around 60 percent of the country’s crop.”

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stated on January 5, 2023 in Twitter

“Let’s be clear: ‘drag shows’ are strip shows.”

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stated on January 1, 2023 in Twitter

“Every pro-life Governor up for election in November won – by a large margin.”

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stated on January 3, 2023 in TV interview

"Historically, our spring elections (including for state Supreme Court) have a smaller turnout associated with them."

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stated on December 8, 2022 in Twitter

“Joe Biden left Marines behind in Afghanistan. And now he left a Marine behind in Russia.”

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stated on December 8, 2022 in Twitter

"Latina workers make 54 cents for every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic men."

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stated on November 15, 2022 in Twitter

In Milwaukee, "The (homicide) rate has nearly doubled in the past two years."

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stated on October 24, 2022 in News release

“Wisconsin elementary school students buck national trends in ‘National Report Card’ release.”

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stated on November 14, 2022 in Twitter

“An overwhelming majority of Wisconsinites support restoring #Roe and legalizing marijuana.”

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stated on November 22, 2022 in Public statement

“A lot of the programs (that were) started during the pandemic are still going, even though the pandemic is long over.”

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stated on October 24, 2022 in News conference

Tony Evers “wants to let out between 9,000 and 10,000 more” Wisconsin prisoners

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Senate Majority PAC

stated on October 19, 2022 in Political ad

Says "Ron Johnson is making excuses for rioters who tried to overthrow our government, even calling them ‘peaceful protests.’”

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stated on July 14, 2022 in Blog post

“We finally achieved that energy independence… under the Trump administration. President Biden squandered (it) away.”

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By Lawrence Andrea • November 7, 2022

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By Madeline Heim • November 7, 2022

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By D.L. Davis • October 31, 2022

We fact-check claims in the U.S. Senate race between Ron Johnson and Mandela Barnes

We fact-check claims in the U.S. Senate race between Ron Johnson and Mandela Barnes

By D.L. Davis • October 24, 2022

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers scores mixed bag on promises as first term winds down

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers scores mixed bag on promises as first term winds down

By D.L. Davis • October 17, 2022

Seizing on abortion, Democrats claim Republicans back no-exceptions bans. That isn’t true for all

Seizing on abortion, Democrats claim Republicans back no-exceptions bans. That isn’t true for all

By Tom Kertscher • October 14, 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for September 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for September 2022

By D.L. Davis • October 5, 2022

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PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for August 2022

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PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for July 2022

By D.L. Davis • August 4, 2022

Evers-O-Meter update of Evers promises, Part 2

Evers-O-Meter update of Evers promises, Part 2

By D.L. Davis • July 25, 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for June 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for June 2022

By Madeline Heim • July 8, 2022

Poll workers are short-staffed, under attack — and quietly defending democracy

Poll workers are short-staffed, under attack — and quietly defending democracy

By Amy Sherman • July 6, 2022

Evers-O-Meter update of Gov. Tony Evers campaign promises

Evers-O-Meter update of Gov. Tony Evers campaign promises

By D.L. Davis • July 5, 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for May 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for May 2022

By D.L. Davis • June 6, 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for April 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for April 2022

By D.L. Davis • May 3, 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin abortion-related factchecks

PolitiFact Wisconsin abortion-related factchecks

By D.L. Davis • May 3, 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for March 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for March 2022

By D.L. Davis • April 5, 2022

'Zuckerbucks' for 2022 elections? Republicans say thumbs down

'Zuckerbucks' for 2022 elections? Republicans say thumbs down

By Amy Sherman • March 15, 2022

2022 candidates use ads vowing to be tough on China, or attacking rivals as too soft on China

2022 candidates use ads vowing to be tough on China, or attacking rivals as too soft on China

By Tom Kertscher • March 3, 2022