Yes. In 2021, the latest full year of final data available, there were 1,427 deaths in Wisconsin related to opioids, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
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Did Donald Trump suggest rules in the Constitution could be terminated in response to election fraud?
Yes. While former President Donald Trump did not cite any specifics, he did claim that rules found in the Constitution could be terminated in response to election fraud.
Did Republicans ask for $7.4 billion in earmarks and Democrats $2.8 billion in the 2024 budget?
Yes. Roll Call, a news service that covers congressional legislation, reported in July 2023 that Republican House of Representatives members put $7.4 billion and Democratic House members $2.8 billion in earmarks in fiscal 2024 spending bills.
Has climate change contributed to flooding in Wisconsin?
Yes. Wisconsin’s increased flooding in recent years has been caused by a combination of climate change and other factors, including natural variation.
Are federal student loan balances eventually forgiven under income-dependent repayment plans?
Yes. Some, but not all, federal student loans are paid off under income-dependent repayment plans, whereby an individual’s income determines the amount of their monthly payments.
Is cybersecurity one of the least diverse industries?
Yes. Women and minorities are underrepresented in the cybersecurity industry, with employment rates lower than the STEM industry as a whole.
Ahead of the first presidential debate in Milwaukee, does Donald Trump lead his rivals by more than 50 points?
No. National polls put Donald Trump roughly 40 percentage points ahead of other 2024 Republican presidential candidates.
Is the average salary for teachers in the Milwaukee School District $69,000?
Yes. The average salary for classroom teachers in the Milwaukee School District in the 2022-23 fiscal year is $69,180, according to Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction data.
Do billionaires pay an 8% federal income tax rate?
No. Billionaires pay a federal income tax rate much higher than 8%, according to the latest data.
Were less than 15% of Milwaukee Public Schools fourth- and eighth-grade students proficient in reading and math in 2022?
Yes. Following are the latest “Nation’s Report Card” results for Milwaukee Public Schools from the National Center for Education Statistics, which is part of the U.S. Education Department.
Did a Moms for Liberty chapter quote Hitler?
Yes. An Indianapolis-area chapter published a quote attributed to Adolf Hitler in its inaugural newsletter and later apologized.
Does Wisconsin own the stadium where the Milwaukee Brewers play?
No. The Milwaukee Brewers and the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District, which is distinct from the state, own American Family Field.