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Latest Fact-Checks In Iowa

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Joni Ernst
stated on January 23, 2022 in an interview:
In Iowa, “since we have put a number of the voting laws into place over the last several years — voter ID is one of those — we’ve actually seen voter participation increase, even in off-election years.”
True
By Lyle Muller • January 26, 2022
Liz Mathis
stated on January 21, 2022 in a tweet:
“Ashley Hinson voted against the bipartisan infrastructure bill that made this money (for Iowa’s locks and dams) possible. Once again she’s taking credit for work she didn’t do.”
Mostly True
By Lauren White • January 21, 2022
Iowa Senate Democrats
stated on January 5, 2022 in a statement on Facebook:
Gov. Kim Reynolds, touting $210 million for Iowa broadband, “failed to mention these are actually federal funds approved by Rep. Cindy Axne and signed into law by President Joe Biden.”
True
By Nina Baker • January 11, 2022
Abby Finkenauer
stated on December 9, 2021 in a tweet:
Chuck Grassley was “voting to slash Medicare” when voting against the debt ceiling bill.
Half-True
By Lyle Muller • December 17, 2021
Dave Loebsack
stated on November 6, 2021 in a tweet:
Ashley Hinson’s and Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ no votes on the infrastructure bill are “denying rural Iowa broadband internet.”
Half-True
By Lauren White • November 22, 2021
Progress Iowa
stated on November 15, 2021 in a press release:
“Only one member of Iowa’s federal delegation” voted in favor of the bipartisan infrastructure legislation.
False
By Lyle Muller • November 18, 2021
Cindy Axne
stated on November 5, 2021 in a tweet:
“Iowa ranks 45th in the U.S. for internet connectivity.”
True
By Eleanor Hildebrandt • November 12, 2021
Randy Feenstra
stated on October 5, 2021 in a tweet:
The Biden administration “published a study concluding 4 (of) 5 new cars on the road by 2050 will still require liquid fuels.”
True
By Lyle Muller, Sabine Martin • October 28, 2021
Ashley Hinson
stated on October 21, 2021 in a press release:
Democrats are “asking for a blank check book to spend as much as they want without worrying about the repercussions.”
False
By Kelsey Harrell • October 27, 2021
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
stated on September 8, 2021 in a tweet:
“My opponent wants to abolish” law enforcement.
False
By Natalie Dunlap • September 17, 2021
Bernie Sanders
stated on August 29, 2021 in a speech:
“It is a result of the $300 per month that working parents are now receiving for their young children that we have reduced childhood poverty in the United States by 50%.”
Half-True
By Lauren White • September 15, 2021
J.D. Scholten
stated on July 21, 2021 in a tweet:
“By 2040, 70% of the population is expected to live in just 15 states.”
Mostly True
By Sabine Martin • August 6, 2021
Kristi Noem
stated on July 16, 2021 in an Iowa event:
“In South Dakota, I’m putting prayer back in our schools.”
False
By Natalie Dunlap • July 22, 2021
Greg Hauenstein
stated on June 17, 2021 in a tweet:
The “Back the Blue” Act that Gov. Kim Reynolds signs means you can’t wear the American flag. “So throw out those towels and swimsuits … or you’re a criminal!”
False
By Natalie Dunlap • July 6, 2021
Cindy Axne
stated on June 10, 2021 in an interview:
“We’re not even remotely close to a point to say that we’re at rising inflation.”
Half-True
By Lyle Muller • July 1, 2021
Kedron Bardwell
stated on May 20, 2021 in a tweet:
“These 2 Ankeny moms standing next to the Governor are known Qanon and anti-vaxx conspiracy theorists.”
Mostly True
By Natalie Dunlap, Sabine Martin • June 11, 2021
Lindsay James
stated on May 11, 2021 in a tweet:
“There are more job openings than there are people on unemployment” in Iowa.
True
By Lyle Muller • May 12, 2021
Randy Feenstra
stated on April 28, 2021 in a tweet:
“Only <6% of the $2.1 trillion ‘infrastructure’ bill contains funding for roads & bridges.”
Half-True
By Lyle Muller • April 30, 2021
X posts
stated on April 28, 2021 in posts on social media:
Sen. Joni Ernst’s visual aid said liberals wanted to abolish lasagna, among other things.
Pants on Fire!
By Natalie Dunlap • April 29, 2021
Zach Wahls
stated on April 8, 2021 in a weekly newsletter:
“The federal American Rescue Plan will purchase more food from farmers for distribution.”
True
By Brian Grace • April 22, 2021
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