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Democratic Party of Wisconsin stated on August 01, 2011 in a news release:
Under Gov. Scott Walker, "unemployment is increasing in Wisconsin at twice the rate it is nationally."
By Tom Kertscher• August 18, 2011
Donald Trump stated on April 01, 2024 in Radio interview:
In 2020, Trump “did much better” in the Wisconsin election than 2016, and “after the wrongdoing was found, people said, ‘Well, he actually did win.’”
By Hope Karnopp• April 1, 2024
Tony Evers 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.”
By Laura Schulte• February 2, 2023
Mark Perry stated on June 28, 2019 in a radio interview:
"Wisconsin is currently seeing an influx of new residents, Illinois is seeing an outflux."
By Mica Soellner• September 19, 2019
Scott Walker stated on May 30, 2023 in Interview:
“Wisconsin has historically … and I think largely continues to be, a blue state.”
By Laura Schulte• October 31, 2023
Tyler August stated on May 03, 2024 in Newsletter:
“Nearly 90% of all UW graduates stay in Wisconsin 5 years after they graduate.”
By Sophia Voight• May 15, 2024
Donald Trump stated on June 28, 2018 in a public forum:
Says Wisconsin "hadn’t been won by a Republican since Dwight D. Eisenhower, in 1952. And I won Wisconsin. …  Ronald Reagan, remember, Wisconsin was the state that Ronald Reagan did not win."  
By D.L. Davis• June 29, 2018
Donald Trump stated on July 09, 2022 in Social media:
The Wisconsin Supreme Court decision declaring ballot drop boxes illegal "includes the 2020 Presidential Election."
By D.L. Davis• July 14, 2022
Tony Evers stated on September 15, 2020 in a media briefing:
“Wisconsin is one of the nine states with the highest rate of infection per capita.”
By Eric Litke• September 16, 2020
Rebecca Kleefisch stated on November 01, 2012 in a radio address:
"Wisconsin still ranks first among the 50 states in manufacturing jobs per capita."  
By Dave Umhoefer• November 11, 2012
Scott Walker stated on September 17, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site:
"Wisconsin is one of the highest taxed states in the nation."
By Dave Umhoefer• September 19, 2010
Scott Walker stated on August 15, 2011 in a news release:
A new college tuition reciprocity agreement with Minnesota "makes college education more affordable for Wisconsin residents."
By Tom Kertscher• September 4, 2011
Mary Burke stated on January 19, 2014 in a speech:
Wisconsin is "not a high tax and fee state." When you look at "all the money state and local governments bring in" from residents, "we're more in the middle."
By Dave Umhoefer• February 5, 2014
Dave Hansen stated on March 05, 2017 in an interview:
Wisconsin is "the most -- if not Number 1, number 2 -- gerrymandered state in the country" for state legislative boundaries.
By Tom Kertscher• March 17, 2017
Dale Kooyenga stated on May 27, 2013 in an opinion piece:
Wisconsin has "one of the most progressive tax codes in the country."
By Dave Umhoefer• June 2, 2013
Donald Trump stated on April 01, 2024 in TV interview:
In 2020, Trump “did much better” in the Wisconsin election than 2016, and “after the wrongdoing was found, people said, ‘Well, he actually did win.’”
By Hope Karnopp• April 16, 2024
Chris Taylor stated on October 24, 2014 in an interview:
Attorney general candidate Brad Schimel "is in cahoots with Wisconsin Right to Life to make abortion a crime in Wisconsin."  
By Tom Kertscher• October 31, 2014
Kathleen Vinehout stated on February 15, 2012 in remarks:
Says 21,000 Wisconsin residents got jobs in 2011, but "18,000 of them" were in other states.
By Tom Kertscher• February 26, 2012
Donald Trump stated on April 27, 2019 in a rally:
"The unemployment rate for Wisconsin workers has reached historic lows. It’s never been this low before, ever, ever, ever."
By Mica Soellner• May 2, 2019
Scott Walker stated on April 04, 2018 in a tweet:
"Our bold reforms have Wisconsin’s unemployment rate down to an all-time LOW of 2.9 percent, and the number of people working at an all-time HIGH!"  
By Tom Kertscher• April 18, 2018

Articles (1052)

Check out our pre-election roundup of rulings

By Tom Kertscher, Dave Umhoefer• April 2, 2011

Fact-checking the Wisconsin budget battle

By Dave Umhoefer• March 3, 2011

Your guide to the Wisconsin budget debate

By Dave Umhoefer• March 3, 2011

A look at our Walker and recall-related statements

By Tom Kertscher• November 15, 2011

A firestorm in Wisconsin

By Greg Borowski• February 18, 2011

Updated: Fact tracking the 2018 candidates for Wisconsin governor

By Tom Kertscher• July 11, 2018

False claims dominated most-clicked items about Scott Walker

By Dave Umhoefer• January 2, 2015

Fact-checking the pundits on Wisconsin's budget

By Robert Farley, Angie Drobnic Holan, Dave Umhoefer• February 22, 2011

Before voting, check out our Scott Walker and Tony Evers fact-checks

By D.L. Davis, Tom Kertscher• August 21, 2018

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

By Dave Umhoefer• April 1, 2015

How Scott Walker and Mary Burke have fared on the Truth-O-Meter

By Dave Umhoefer• October 27, 2014

Trending in the Wisconsin governor’s race: The Truth?

By Dave Umhoefer• September 17, 2014

Mary Burke, so far

By Tom Kertscher• March 24, 2014

Fact-checking the prank call and other Wisconsin claims

By Bill Adair• February 24, 2011

Claims in the Scott Walker-Mary Burke race about income and wages

By Dave Umhoefer• October 30, 2014

Early look at Democrats in 2018 governor's race

By Tom Kertscher• September 5, 2017

Promises, promises: Gov. Scott Walker, the Walk-O-Meter and 2014

By Dave Umhoefer• November 11, 2013

5 fact checks on Foxconn and Wisconsin's $3 billion deal

By Tom Kertscher• August 17, 2017

Truth is elusive in Wisconsin recall campaign

By Dave Umhoefer• May 30, 2012

Fact-checking claims in the Wisconsin recall election

By Dave Umhoefer• April 23, 2012