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Author Archives: Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch

tkertscher@wisconsinwatch.org

Tom Kertscher joined Wisconsin Watch as a full-time reporter in October 2024. He started as a fact checker in January 2023 and contributes to our collaboration with the The Gigafact Project to fight misinformation online. Kertscher is a former longtime newspaper reporter, including at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He is a contributing writer for Milwaukee Magazine and sports freelancer for The Associated Press.

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Posted inFact briefs

Do tens of millions of unauthorized immigrants receive federal health benefits?

Avatar photo by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch September 4th, 2025September 4th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

No. There are not tens of millions of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. receiving federal health care benefits.

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Posted inForward, Government, Health & Welfare

As Wisconsin companies saved $1 billion in rate cuts, severely injured workers haven’t had a raise in 9 years

Avatar photo by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch September 4th, 2025September 5th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Posted inFact briefs

Is there evidence linking marijuana use to psychosis?

Avatar photo by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch September 2nd, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Judge Mark McGinnis behind courtroom bench
Posted inGovernment, Justice & Safety

Wisconsin judge will resign, won’t face criminal charges for jailing cement contractor

Avatar photo by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch August 28th, 2025August 29th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Judge Mark McGinnis behind courtroom bench
Posted inGovernment, Justice & Safety

Special prosecutor weighing whether to criminally charge Outagamie County judge

Avatar photo by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch August 21st, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Posted inFact briefs

Does China dominate global drone markets?

Avatar photo by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch August 19th, 2025August 19th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Posted inFact briefs

Does a 2025 federal law cut funding for some emergency broadcast alerts?

Avatar photo by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch August 15th, 2025August 15th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Posted inFact briefs

Does Wisconsin require daily exercise for K-12 students?

Avatar photo by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch August 6th, 2025August 6th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Posted inFact briefs

Is violent crime in the US higher than 25 years ago?

Avatar photo by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch July 30th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Posted inFact briefs

Does Trump’s big bill end taxes on tips and overtime?

Avatar photo by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch July 16th, 2025August 20th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
Posted inFact briefs

Does Donald Trump’s big bill provide an additional $1 billion annually for Wisconsin’s Medicaid program?

Avatar photo by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch July 11th, 2025July 11th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch
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Posted inFact briefs, Truth Sandwich

Here are 6 claims about Donald Trump’s big bill — and the facts

Avatar photo by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch July 3rd, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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