No. President Joe Biden’s administration has not set forth plans to make all Army tanks electric, as claimed by former President Donald Trump.
Posted inHealth & Welfare
After being ignored, Milwaukee’s public housing residents take a new approach to demanding housing authority action
Frustrated by unresolved complaints, Milwaukee public housing residents held a news conference in front of the home of the city housing authority chairwoman.
Posted inFact briefs
Did 20,000 people in Wisconsin with the same phone number vote in the 2020 presidential election?
No. Records for more than 20,000 people listed with the same phone number in the Wisconsin Elections Commission system are for inactive voters.
Posted inJustice & Safety
‘It shouldn’t be the wild west’: Wisconsin lacks clear system for tracking police caught lying
A Wisconsin Watch investigation seeking Brady files from all 72 counties found more than 360 examples in 31 counties of current and former Wisconsin law enforcement officers who prosecutors have flagged for dishonesty or breaking the law in ways that could undermine their credibility in court.
Posted inJustice & Safety
Brady lists: Here’s what to know about Wisconsin’s inconsistent system for tracking police caught lying
Public access to information about police officers caught lying is inconsistent across Wisconsin’s 72 counties. That’s the key takeaway after Wisconsin Watch filed records requests with every district attorney’s office and the state Department of Justice.
Posted inGovernment
Wisconsin Republicans launch audit of state government diversity efforts
The Legislature’s audit committee voted to launch a comprehensive review of diversity and inclusion efforts across state government after the Assembly’s top Republican vowed to eliminate equity initiatives.
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Wisconsin Watch collaborations win 7 awards at Milwaukee Press Club
Wisconsin Watch reporters and collaborators won four top prizes and three other awards in the Milwaukee Press Club’s 2023 Excellence in Journalism Awards.
Posted inEnvironment
Spring bird migration is underway along the Mississippi River flyway: Here’s what to know
Here’s everything you need to know about the important Mississippi River flyway — and when and where to see birds amid their long journey.
Posted inFact briefs
Is gasoline ‘over $7 now’ in California?
No. The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in California was $5.36 on May 1, 2024, the highest nationally, according to GasBuddy.com. That contradicts a May 1 claim by former President Donald Trump.
Posted inFact briefs
Are private universities such as Columbia and Princeton, where pro-Palestinian protests have been held, generally bound by the First Amendment?
No. Authorities including the Stanford Constitutional Law Center, Northwestern University law professors and the New York Civil Liberties Union say private universities generally are not bound by the First Amendment.
Posted inGovernment
Milwaukee election leader ousted 6 months before presidential vote
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced he would be replacing Milwaukee Election Commission Executive Director Claire Woodall with her deputy, Paulina Gutierrez.
Posted inAsk Wisconsin Watch
Why doesn’t the cost of car registration in Wisconsin depend on miles driven?
Wisconsin funds its state transportation system mostly through a gas tax and various vehicle registration fees. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a proposal to study a mileage-based fee system in 2019.