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All Fact-checks for States

stated on July 18, 2023 in an interview

“In some liberal states, you actually have post-birth abortions.”

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stated on May 20, 2023 in on social media

A printer error in Nassau County, New York, turned every registered voter Democratic.

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stated on March 29, 2023 in a press release

“For every dollar in federal taxes my constituents pay, we get a mere 93 cents back.”

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stated on March 30, 2023 in an interview

Actions of the Tennessee state legislators who protested against gun violence were “at least equivalent” to the actions of the Jan. 6 insurrectionists.

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stated on February 14, 2023 in an announcement video

On running against Donald Trump for president.

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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 July 24, 2022 in TV interview

"We are number one in the country as far as our spending (COVID-19 relief) money on businesses as it relates to the percentage of federal funds that we receive."

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stated on May 18, 2022 in a tweet

"In the Wisconsin State Assembly this session, more than 75% of GOP bills received a public hearing. Meanwhile, the GOP allowed less than 2% of Democratic bills to have a hearing."

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Jonathan Turley

stated on June 24, 2022 in an interview on Fox News

“The majority of citizens in the country will have no change at all because … most of the population resides in states that have already protected abortion rights.”

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Rebecca Kleefisch

stated on June 8, 2022 in Campaign email

“Joe Biden’s margin of the less than 21,000 votes in Wisconsin was the tightest of any state in 2020.”

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stated on June 13, 2022 in Campaign email

“Wisconsin's archaic abortion ban is older than 20 states."

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Wisconsin Senate Republicans

stated on February 2, 2022 in Twitter

Gov. Tony Evers has “only gotten one-third of the money meant for COVID relief out the door. He is sitting on $930 million in ARPA funds left unspent. In fact, he still has CARES Act money from two years ago.”

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stated on November 19, 2021 in Twitter

Kyle Rittenhouse was an “armed person” crossing state lines when he came to Kenosha protests in 2020.

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stated on November 5, 2021 in News release

“Wisconsin is almost equally divided on partisan lines” and therefore new Legislative maps could be drawn to “represent that 50-50 split.”

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Wisconsin Senate Republicans

stated on October 26, 2021 in Twitter

“States run elections, not the federal government.”

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stated on October 21, 2021 in a tweet

The newly drawn congressional district map in Arkansas “keeps communities together.”

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stated on September 10, 2021 in Twitter

The GOP-controlled Legislature has "refused to act on at least 150" appointees of Gov. Tony Evers.

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Alberta Darling

stated on August 25, 2021 in Twitter

“Wisconsin Governor (Tony) Evers wanted to raise your taxes by $1 billion in a pandemic. Republicans stopped him and delivered the largest tax CUT in state history.”

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Empower Wisconsin

stated on August 17, 2021 in TV ad

Says of Gov. Tony Evers and 2020 violence in Kenosha after the police shooting of Jacob Blake: “It took the loss of lives before help finally came.”

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How state abortion laws changed after the Dobbs decision reversed Roe v. Wade

How state abortion laws changed after the Dobbs decision reversed Roe v. Wade

By Sofia Bliss-Carrascosa • June 21, 2023

As Ron DeSantis kicks off his presidential bid, how has Florida fared economically on his watch?

As Ron DeSantis kicks off his presidential bid, how has Florida fared economically on his watch?

By Louis Jacobson • May 24, 2023

Show the green: States ranking high in renewable energy jobs gave generous incentives

Show the green: States ranking high in renewable energy jobs gave generous incentives

By Tom Kertscher • May 22, 2023

State legislatures rarely expel lawmakers. We found 19 examples in nearly 23 years.

State legislatures rarely expel lawmakers. We found 19 examples in nearly 23 years.

By Madison Czopek • April 13, 2023

Now that Roe is gone, what happens in the states?

Now that Roe is gone, what happens in the states?

By Louis Jacobson • June 24, 2022

Ask PolitiFact: What are red flag gun laws and do they keep people safe?

Ask PolitiFact: What are red flag gun laws and do they keep people safe?

By Amy Sherman • June 10, 2022

Ask PolitiFact: What would the end of Roe mean for access to abortion pill?

Ask PolitiFact: What would the end of Roe mean for access to abortion pill?

By Amy Sherman • May 6, 2022

More states remove permit requirement to carry a concealed gun

More states remove permit requirement to carry a concealed gun

By Amy Sherman • April 12, 2022

Analyzing Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address

Analyzing Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address

By Emily Delgado • January 12, 2022

COVID-19 aid for states and localities: How dire is the need?

COVID-19 aid for states and localities: How dire is the need?

By Jon Greenberg • February 11, 2021

The facts behind Iowa Gov. Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address

The facts behind Iowa Gov. Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address

By Natalie Dunlap • January 13, 2021

Top election fact checks -- Wisconsin

Top election fact checks -- Wisconsin

By Haley BeMiller • December 24, 2020

Top 10 fact checks of 2020 -- Wisconsin

Top 10 fact checks of 2020 -- Wisconsin

By Eric Litke • December 24, 2020

Ask PolitiFact: how and where will I get my COVID-19 vaccine?

Ask PolitiFact: how and where will I get my COVID-19 vaccine?

By Amy Sherman • December 18, 2020

Trump Administration Approves California Fire Assistance, One Day After Rejecting It

Trump Administration Approves California Fire Assistance, One Day After Rejecting It

By Chris Nichols • October 16, 2020

Trump’s action on unemployment benefits, explained

Trump’s action on unemployment benefits, explained

By Samantha Putterman • August 10, 2020

The Carolinas and coronavirus: 334 miles of border, 1 merging vision to re-open states’ economies

The Carolinas and coronavirus: 334 miles of border, 1 merging vision to re-open states’ economies

By Jon Greenberg • May 8, 2020

Can states file for bankruptcy? Should they? What you need to know

Can states file for bankruptcy? Should they? What you need to know

By Louis Jacobson • April 24, 2020

Fact-checking Jared Kushner’s comments on the national stockpile

Fact-checking Jared Kushner’s comments on the national stockpile

By Amy Sherman • April 3, 2020

How states are enforcing coronavirus stay-at-home orders

How states are enforcing coronavirus stay-at-home orders

By Miriam Valverde • April 2, 2020

Latest promises about States

Help state and local governments prevent budget shortfalls

Improve and prioritize student science assessments

Provide a $1.5 billion fund to help states launch programs for paid family and medical leave

Appoint federal-level coordinator to oversee all federal autism efforts

Help states and localities address sprawl

Require states to provide incentives for utilities to reduce energy consumption