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Then-Democratic candidate for 94th District Assembly seat, Rep. Steve Doyle, said in a debate hosted by WPR that La Crosse County only had $2.4 million to spend to address county transportation needs. Is that true?
Ohio’s newly-elected Republican senator asserted that his challenger proved inept at drafting legislation in congress and overseeing Ohio’s economy. Is he onto something?
Are more people covered by health care than ever before? How many people are covered?
McGinty claimed that Toomey used his position on the committees to oppose consumer protection measures while owning over half a million dollars in stock in a bank that was engaged in controversial foreclosure methods.
Hillary Clinton called out Trump for a full page ad he took out in 1987 which criticized then President Reagan and his policies.
Rep. Scott Krug, R-Nekoosa, just secured reelection in the Wisconsin 72nd Assembly District. The district covers parts of Wood, Portage, Adams and Waushara counties in central Wisconsin. Krug was first elected to the chamber in 2010. During his campaign, Krug penned an op-ed to voters Oct. 13 in the Wisconsin Rapids Tribune titled: “Support for public schools my top priority.”
The claim
The Wisconsin state government implements a biennium budget every two years.
Senate District 10 incumbent Sheila Harsdorf claimed on her website that Wisconsin unemployment has been cut by more than half. The Observatory fact-checked her claim to see if Wisconsin has really improved its job statistics.
Rep. Todd Novak suggests although Wisconsin drivers pay one of the highest gas taxes in the country, he would consider raising it even more.
Are there viable jobs for unemployed people living in State Senate District 18? Where can you find these jobs?
Patrick Testin, Republican member-elect of the Wisconsin State Senate for District 24, released his plan for education reform within the UW School System. He addressed the average graduation time and cost of education within Wisconsin.