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Claim: “2022 was the biggest tourism year ever in West Virginia” (Jim Justice, 2023-09-13)
Evidence (2024-10-06): In early-2022, metals manufacturer Nucor announced it would invest $2.7 billion to construct a new steel sheet mill in Mason County, which represents the single-largest private capital investment in West Virginia’s history and the largest ever for the company. The plant’s construction is expected to take approximately two years to complete (late-2024/early-2025) and is expected to require a construction workforce of as many as 2,000 at peak development. Once in operation, the plant is expected to employ 800 production workers and produce up to 3 million tons of steel sheet per year. Nucor also has optioned a site in another part of West Virginia where it is considering building a transloading and processing center to provide logistical support to its Northeast and Midwest markets. [...] West Virginia’s economic expansion continues in 2022 with growth in employment, wages, consumer sales and economic output. Payroll employment levels are rising at an annual pace of roughly 2.8 percent this year following a 1.7 percent increase in 2021. The State’s unemployment rate is near a record low of just 3.7 percent. Even though non-farm payroll employment remains roughly 1.7 percent below pre-pandemic levels, household employment levels have fully recovered. Wage and salary disbursement growth of more than 10 percent is due to a combination of higher average wages and higher employment. Even though real disposable personal income is down by more than 6 percent from the prior year due to the end of fiscal stimulus payments, retail sales growth continues at a brisk pace in 2022. As of June 2022, West Virginia’s foreign goods exports are up 39 percent over the prior year.
Claim: Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center – where 'The Daily Show' had been scheduled – “was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter,’ they called it, security-wise” but “was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’” (Jon Stewart, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-07-17): The RNC’s security "hard zone," where people need credentials to enter, encompasses the convention’s main buildings: Fiserv Forum, the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, and the Baird Center. Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, the director of the Secret Service said her agency’s security plan had been "strengthened" but that there were no changes to the perimeters of the security zone. At the time that "The Daily Show" canceled its Milwaukee trip, there were still questions about whether those security perimeters could change. But by the time Stewart was addressing his viewers about the canceled trip, there were no stated changes to the perimeters. The Marcus Center, where he was set to host his show, was not, and still is not, in the security "hard zone" as Stewart claimed.
Claim: Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center – where 'The Daily Show' had been scheduled – “was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter,’ they called it, security-wise” but “was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’” (Jon Stewart, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-09-18): The Marcus Center is Milwaukee’s home for consistently excellent programming and impactful events that bring our community together. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, we couldn’t do it without our donors. [...] Milwaukee, WI 53202 tickets@marcuscenter.org (414) 273-7206 [...] Milwaukee, WI 53202 info@marcuscenter.org (414) 273-7121
Claim: Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center – where 'The Daily Show' had been scheduled – “was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter,’ they called it, security-wise” but “was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’” (Jon Stewart, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-06-20): NEW YORK, NY (June 20, 2024) – On the heels of The Daily Show’s runaway success, Jon Stewart will host LIVE shows following the closing night of the Republican & Democratic National Conventions. Stewart will host on Thursday, July 18th from Milwaukee and Thursday August 22nd from Chicago with the News Team sharing hosting duties throughout both Conventions as part of the show’s legacy on-the-ground election coverage, Indecision 2024. Comedy Central’s EMMY® Award-winning franchise will broadcast from the Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee, WI throughout the RNC and the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture in Chicago, IL during the DNC. The Daily Show’s all-star News Team includes Ronny Chieng, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, and Desi Lydic, alongside Dulcé Sloan and Lewis Black with new additions Troy Iwata, Josh Johnson, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt. [...] The award-winning late-night staple will continue to expand and build on its legacy of election coverage, visiting key battleground states and both conventions, bringing different perspectives and deep-diving on a wide range of issues. The Daily Show will have a full week of shows from the RNC in Milwaukee (July 15-18) and another full week of shows from the DNC in Chicago (August 19-22). The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central and is available the following morning on Paramount+ and CC VOD.
Claim: Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center – where 'The Daily Show' had been scheduled – “was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter,’ they called it, security-wise” but “was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’” (Jon Stewart, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-07-15): "The Daily Show" was expected to broadcast four episodes Monday through Thursday this week from the Marcus Performing Arts Center – but due to the shooting this weekend at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania, the show canceled its scheduled Milwaukee shows. Instead, the show will skip its Monday broadcast altogether and tape Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays shows from their New York studio. [...] "In light of the incredibly shocking and sad events that took place (this weekend), 'The Daily Show' will no longer broadcast from Milwaukee at the Marcus Performing Arts Center during the Republican National Convention," reads an additional statement from Marcus Center CEO and president Kevin Giglinto. "While we were all looking forward to the events, it is the right thing to do, and we support their decision. "The safety and well-being of our audience members, guests and staff is the highest priority to the Marcus Performing Arts Center, and 'The Daily Show.' We know that this was not an easy choice to make, but out of respect for the situation and an abundance of caution for everyone, this was a necessary decision."
Claim: Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center – where 'The Daily Show' had been scheduled – “was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter,’ they called it, security-wise” but “was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’” (Jon Stewart, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-06-20): Comedy Central’s EMMY® Award-winning franchise will broadcast from the Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee, WI throughout the RNC and the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture in Chicago, IL during the DNC. The Daily Show’s all-star News Team includes Ronny Chieng, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, and Desi Lydic, alongside Dulcé Sloan and Lewis Black with new additions Troy Iwata, Josh Johnson, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt. [...] Recent Press Releases by Marcus Performing Arts Center [...] Jun 24th, 2024 by Marcus Performing Arts CenterHighlights include Cirque Kalabanté, The Magic of Rob Lake, the return of The Hip Hop Nutcracker, and a one-night-only performance of the National Tour of The Cher Show
Claim: Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center – where 'The Daily Show' had been scheduled – “was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter,’ they called it, security-wise” but “was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’” (Jon Stewart, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-07-15): Comedy Central’s The Daily Show had planned to broadcast four episodes from the Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee during the week of the Republican National Convention, July 15-18. But on Sunday, the show announced that those Milwaukee shows have been canceled. They may be rescheduled "in the coming weeks." [...] UPDATE: On Sunday evening, the Marcus Performing Arts Center posted this message to social media: [...] RELATED ARTICLES • Request your tickets now for the Milwaukee/RNC tapings of ‘The Daily Show’
Claim: Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center – where 'The Daily Show' had been scheduled – “was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter,’ they called it, security-wise” but “was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’” (Jon Stewart, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-07-14): The Daily Show: Indecision 2024 In light of the incredibly shocking and sad events that took place on Saturday, July 13, The Daily Show will no longer broadcast from Milwaukee at the Marcus Performing Arts Center during the Republican National Convention. While we were all looking forward to the events, it is the right thing to do, and we support their decision. The safety and well-being of our audience members, guests, and staff is the highest priority to the Marcus Performing Arts Center, and The Daily Show. We know that this was not an easy choice to make, but out of respect for the situation and an abundance of caution for everyone, this was a necessary decision.
Claim: Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center – where 'The Daily Show' had been scheduled – “was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter,’ they called it, security-wise” but “was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’” (Jon Stewart, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-06-24): Comedy Central’s hit late-night TV series "The Daily Show" will set up shop at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in downtown Milwaukee during the 2024 Republican National Convention, taking place July 15-18. Jon Stewart will be in Milwaukee to host a live broadcast of the show from the Marcus Center on Thursday, July 18, following the convention’s final night of programming. The show will be recorded at the Marcus Center on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with the Daily Show news team sharing hosting duties those nights, according to a news release. [...] "The Daily Show" is doing a full week of shows in Milwaukee during the RNC and Chicago during the 2024 Democratic National Convention (August 19-22) as part of its legacy on-the-ground election coverage, "Indecision 2024."
Claim: Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center – where 'The Daily Show' had been scheduled – “was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter,’ they called it, security-wise” but “was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’” (Jon Stewart, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-07-15): "The Daily Show" has scrapped plans to film from Milwaukee during the Republican National Convention this week following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, at a rally in Pennsylvania over the weekend. [...] The Marcus Performing Arts Center sent an email to ticketholders on Sunday announcing the cancelation. "While we were all looking forward to the events, it is the right thing to do, and we support their decision," the email from Marcus Center President and CEO Kevin Giglinto stated. "The safety and well-being of our audience members, guests and staff is the highest priority to the Marcus Performing Arts Center, and "The Daily Show." We know that this was not an easy choice to make, but out of respect for the situation and an abundance of caution for everyone, this was a necessary decision.
Claim: Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center – where 'The Daily Show' had been scheduled – “was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter,’ they called it, security-wise” but “was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’” (Jon Stewart, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-07-16): Because of the attempt on Trump’s life, Stewart said, the Marcus Performing Arts Center — where they were supposed to host the show — "was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter,’ they called it, security-wise" but "was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’" [...] Stewart claimed that the Marcus Performing Arts Center, where his team was set to tape episodes of "The Daily Show" during the RNC, was originally located in the "soft" security perimeter but "was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’" Though there were questions at the time "The Daily Show" pulled out of the trip to Milwaukee about whether the security perimeter would change, it did not ultimately change. The Marcus Center was not and still is not inside the "hard perimeter" as Stewart claimed.
Claim: Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center – where 'The Daily Show' had been scheduled – “was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter,’ they called it, security-wise” but “was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’” (Jon Stewart, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-07-17): Because of the attempt on Trump’s life, Stewart said, the Marcus Performing Arts Center – where they were supposed to host the show – "was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter,’ they called it, security-wise" but "was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’" [...] Stewart claimed that the Marcus Performing Arts Center, where his team was set to tape episodes of "The Daily Show" during the RNC, was originally located in the "soft" security perimeter but "was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’" Though there were questions at the time "The Daily Show" pulled out of the trip to Milwaukee about whether the security perimeter would change, it did not ultimately change. The Marcus Center was not and still is not inside the "hard perimeter" as Stewart claimed.
Claim: Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center – where 'The Daily Show' had been scheduled – “was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter,’ they called it, security-wise” but “was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’” (Jon Stewart, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-07-16): Latest Fact-checks on Jon Stewart Jon Stewart stated on July 16, 2024 in TV appearance: Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center – where 'The Daily Show' had been scheduled – "was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter,’ they called it, security-wise" but "was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’" Jon Stewart stated on July 21, 2015 in an interview on "The Daily Show": The United States is "fighting with Iraqis to defeat ISIS along with Iran. But in Yemen we're fighting Iran with Iraqis and Saudis." Jon Stewart stated on March 11, 2014 in a broadcast of "The Daily Show": The American slave trade caused 5 million deaths "or more." Jon Stewart stated on March 11, 2014 in a broadcast of "The Daily Show": Says Abraham Lincoln tried to buy slaves' freedom in border states, but the states "all rejected it." Jon Stewart stated on October 30, 2013 in in comments on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show": Congress "is bewildered at the scope and reach of our spying apparatus" but in 2008 and 2012 "explicitly rejected an amendment calling for more disclosure."
Claim: Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center – where 'The Daily Show' had been scheduled – “was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter,’ they called it, security-wise” but “was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’” (Jon Stewart, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-07-17): "Because of the attempt on the former president’s life, our venue, the venue in which we planned to do the show is a theater, which was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter’ they called it security wise, was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter,'" said Stewart. Except that a shift didn’t actually happen. The fences were already up before the assassination attempt. "You really don’t want to be in the hard perimeter," Stewart added. "It was locked down. They built cages around the theater. Because of that, we felt that we could not logistically put on the theater shows effectively without people." Being in the "hard zone" would have been a challenge, as Secret Service credentials are required for entry. But the Marcus Center remains outside of the hard perimeter, and just outside of the soft perimeter where vehicle screening is in effect. A Marcus Center spokesperson said a possible change in the convention perimeter was discussed, but didn’t happen. "At the time of cancellation on Sunday, there were still questions about whether the security perimeter would be shifting due to the events in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety and well-being of our audience members, guests, and staff, the decision was made to cancel," said the spokesperson, though it would appear that decision was made by The Daily Show.
Claim: Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center – where 'The Daily Show' had been scheduled – “was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter,’ they called it, security-wise” but “was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’” (Jon Stewart, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-07-18): "Obviously, we were supposed to be doing our shows from Milwaukee for the RNC this week," the host explained. "But because of the attempt on the former president’s life… the venue in which we had planned to do this show, a theater, which was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter,’ as they called it, security-wise, was shifted—understandably so—to the ‘hard perimeter.’ "You really don’t want to be in the hard perimeter," Stewart joked. The Daily Show had planned to broadcast live from the Marcus Performing Arts Center, which is located less than a half-mile from Fiserv Forum, the arena in which the RNC is taking place. [...] Finally, Stewart expressed hope that The Daily Show will be able to return to Milwaukee in the near future to make up some of the events they had to cancel—especially their InDogCision event, which Stewart explained is an initiative where "We get dogs adopted and people registered to vote. Or it’s the other way around. I don’t really remember."
Claim: Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center – where 'The Daily Show' had been scheduled – “was originally located in the ‘soft perimeter,’ they called it, security-wise” but “was shifted, understandably so, to the ‘hard perimeter.’” (Jon Stewart, 2024-07-17)
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Claim: Says he has issued more pardons than “any Wisconsin governor in contemporary history.” (Tony Evers, 2022-01-13)
Evidence (2022-01-13): As of February 2022, Evers has issued 416 pardons since taking office. Only Gov. James Doyle came close to matching Evers’s record at 326, according to the Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau, but that was over an eight-year period. To find a governor to issue more pardons than Evers, you would have to go back to Gov. Julius Heil in 1939.
Claim: Says he has issued more pardons than “any Wisconsin governor in contemporary history.” (Tony Evers, 2022-01-13)
Evidence (2023-07-21): MADISON (WLUK) -- Gov. Tony Evers has now pardoned more people than any other governor in Wisconsin history. Evers announced 96 new pardons Friday. He has now issued 1,029 pardons, surpassing the previous record of 943 issued by Gov. Julius Heil between 1939 and 1943. [...] Evers' predecessor, Republican Scott Walker, did not issue any pardons during his eight years in office.
Claim: Says he has issued more pardons than “any Wisconsin governor in contemporary history.” (Tony Evers, 2022-01-13)
Evidence (2023-12-20): (The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s governor has issued more pardons than any governor in modern history. Gov. Tony Evers last week issued another 171 pardons, bringing his four-year total to 774. [...] Evers pardoned more people in his first four years than any other Wisconsin governor, and his office said the governor has pardoned more people than "any governor in contemporary history."
Claim: Says he has issued more pardons than “any Wisconsin governor in contemporary history.” (Tony Evers, 2022-01-13)
Evidence (2024-08-05): MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 71 pardons, bringing the governor’s total number of granted pardons to 263 pardons since the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board was announced in 2019. With today’s announcement, the governor is on target to pardon more people in his first term than any governor in contemporary history. The Board heard from applicants virtually in May, June, July and August, and applicants the Board recommended for pardon were forwarded to Gov. Evers for final consideration. Information about each of the 71 recipients is available here. "Hearing from any one of our pardon recipients you’ll hear stories of redemption, service to others, and hope for the future," said Gov. Evers. "As I said when I reinstated the pardon board, I believe in forgiveness and the power of redemption, and I believe the people of Wisconsin do, too. So, I am glad to announce today that with this latest group of 71 pardon recipients, our total number of pardons is now 263 and counting." [...] The Wisconsin Constitution grants the governor the power to pardon individuals convicted of a crime. A pardon is an official act of forgiveness that restores some of the rights that are lost when someone is convicted of a felony, including the right to serve on a jury, hold public office, and hold certain professional licenses. A pardon does not result in an expungement.
Claim: Says he has issued more pardons than “any Wisconsin governor in contemporary history.” (Tony Evers, 2022-01-13)
Evidence (2022-10-31): During his eight years in office, Walker did not issue a single pardon. In contrast, Evers touts every one he grants. [...] Pardons under Evers have included low-level drug dealers, long-ago drunk driving cases, mistakes made as youth and more. Among other things, a pardon can make it easier for people to get jobs. As of Feb. 7, 2022 when we checked this claim, Evers had issued 416 pardons. In the previous 40 years, only Doyle came close to granting the same number of pardons — 326. To find a governor who issued more, you’d have to go back to Julius Heil, whose term ended 79 years ago.
Claim: Says he has issued more pardons than “any Wisconsin governor in contemporary history.” (Tony Evers, 2022-01-13)
Evidence (2024-07-26): (WLUK) -- Gov. Tony Evers has granted another 153 pardons. This brings his total number of pardons granted to 1,264 since he took office in January 2019. The Wisconsin Constitution grants the governor the power to pardon individuals convicted of a crime. A pardon is an official act of forgiveness that restores rights lost when someone is convicted of a felony, including the right to serve on a jury, hold public office, and hold certain professional licenses. A pardon does not expunge court records.
Claim: Says he has issued more pardons than “any Wisconsin governor in contemporary history.” (Tony Evers, 2022-01-13)
Evidence (2023-11-25): Parson’s pardoning pace in Republican-heavy Missouri coincides with a national movement to restore citizens’ rights and reputations after they have served criminal sentences. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, recently set a new state record for the number of pardons. [...] In Wisconsin, Evers has granted 1,111 pardons since taking office in 2019, surpassing the record of 943 set by Republican Gov. Julius Heil from 1939-1943. Evers’ actions are particularly notable because his predecessor, Republican Gov. Scott Walker, had disbanded the pardons board and issued no pardons during his eight years in office. [...] In Wisconsin, Evers’ pardon announcements have been accompanied by a brief summary of each person’s crimes and subsequent accomplishments.