copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2021-12-01): We were coming off a successful year making a down payment on our priorities like fully funding our public schools, fixing our crumbling roads and bridges, and making healthcare more accessible and affordable. We put $330 million in general school aids—the largest in more than a decade—and funded a $97-million increase for special education—the largest ever. We provided more than $465 million in new funding for our local roads, highways, and transit aids. And even though my efforts to expand healthcare were rejected by Republicans in the Legislature, we made critical investments in improving mental health treatment, supporting our direct care workforce, and increasing funding for our rural healthcare providers. [...] We were announcing a three-pronged plan to address our dairy crisis and support rural communities across our state. We were looking ahead to redistricting on the horizon, creating the People’s Maps Commission to draw our state’s next maps after the 2020 Census and ensure that people choose their elected officials, not the other way around. We were pushing to return to our state’s commitment to two-thirds funding for our kids and our schools, and we were going to increase aid to our most rural school districts while providing $130 million toward reducing property taxes through equalization aid. [...] Because this year, we’re also going to fix another problem that’s plagued our state for more than a decade: our gerrymandered maps.
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2023-12-01): We could end the AIDS epidemic in less than a decade. Here's how.
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2022-09-01): - The bill transfers $330 million annually from sales tax collections to a K-12 public school fund.
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2024-09-13): Given the importance of local funding, it is not surprising that capital spending has been highest in the districts with the highest property wealth for most of the past two decades (Technical Appendix Figure B3). In most other states, state funding for capital reduces spending gaps between the most and least affluent districts (Biasi, Lafortune, and Schönholzer 2021). However, SFP’s first-come, first-served funding tends to favor large and affluent districts, which are better able to apply quickly for grants (Legislative Analyst’s Office 2015; California State Auditor 2022). [...] Since 1998, the state has allocated more than $42 billion in statewide general obligation bonds to construct and renovate school facilities. The previous school bond (Proposition 51 of 2016) is expected to be exhausted by 2022–23; the governor’s 2022–23 budget proposes $1.3 billion in 2022-23 and $925 million in 2023-24 in one-time funding to support school facility projects through the SFP. The data make clear that since its inception, the SFP has allocated higher levels of funding to wealthier districts with fewer high-need students. Funding gaps among student groups—whether by income, race/ethnicity, or EL status—are apparent, primarily resulting from the modernization program. Most districts that never received SFP funding were rural, while suburban districts received greater funding amounts across SFP programs and were disproportionately represented among the districts receiving the most funding since 1998.
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2021-04-11): Gordon Hintz stated on February 5, 2021 in TV interview: "We know mask mandates work. There’s enough evidence out there between counties that have done it and counties that haven’t." Tony Evers stated on January 12, 2021 in Speech: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." [...] Tony Evers stated on January 12, 2021 in Speech: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade."
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2024-01-10): The plan includes $534.3 million more in general school aid and allows schools to raise local taxes. But according to preliminary numbers released by the Department of Public Instruction, only about 60 percent of the state’s school districts will see an increase in general school aid funding in the 2023-24 school year. General school aids are the largest form of state support for Wisconsin public schools, offsetting local property taxes under state-imposed revenue limits. [...] Current estimates are based on the budget passed by the state Legislature and pupil count data reported by school districts to DPI. DPI calculates general school aids through a formula that uses property values in the district, enrollment and district spending.
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2020-11-16): - Instructional staff support spending: $330 (45.2% less than national average) [...] Maine allotted $329 million of its CARES Act relief funds to schools in 2020. Districts were spending the funds on personal protective equipment, desks, added staff, and air ionization systems. A report released by an education nonprofit and the state Chamber of Commerce in October said the state needed to boost funding, particularly for its economically disadvantaged students. It said the state had an increase in the number of students from low-income households since the 2008 recession, and that the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic would surely add to their ranks. [...] Legislation passed last year in Massachusetts, the Student Opportunity Act, was set to add $1.5 billion to public school funding over seven years. But the economic blows of the coronavirus pandemic put the funding in question. An advocacy group of Massachusetts businesses recently recommended the state change its funding formula after finding that nearly $500 million of needs-blind state aid was going to the state's wealthiest one-fifth of school districts.
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2021-10-20): The majority of the school aid was allocated from March 2020 to March 2021 and funneled through state education departments into K-12 school districts, which have until 2024 to budget the last of the funds. [...] In the provisional federal reports that categorize how aid money is spent, some of the largest districts in the nation marked all of their aid as going to the "other" category, including Los Angeles Unified, which spent $49.5 million, and New York City’s schools, which spent $111.5 million. Instead of spending the aid on summer school or technology, New York City’s district, the largest in the country, used its federal funds to plug a gap in its budget, which had been cut by the state. Katie O’Hanlon, a spokesperson for the district, told ProPublica that the district used the funds to cover the wages and operations of custodial workers. O’Hanlon said the district had followed state reporting requirements. J.P. O’Hare, a spokesperson for the New York State Education Department, said the state is using the "other" category until the federal government provides more direction on reporting requirements.
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2023-04-13): Gov. Brad Little has said he wants to invest more in education, and last year he signed a bill to allot $330 million to public education across Idaho. But much of that money will go toward increasing teacher pay and benefits as opposed to upgrading and replacing school facilities. [...] Over the next two decades, the cycle would repeat itself: State leaders would recommend major changes to address school facilities — including lowering the bond threshold to 60% — and the Legislature would push back, offering instead modest investments. At least two bills to make it easier for districts to pass bonds went nowhere.
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2021-01-12): The 2019-2021 budget allocated an additional $329,942,000 — a 3.5% increase — for general school aid. [...] According to an analysis of the 2019-2021 budget, that spending plan allocated an additional $329,942,000 — a 3.5% increase — for general school aid when compared to 2018-2019. So Evers had roughly the right number in his State of the State address. [...] In his State of the State address, Evers said "we put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade."
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2019-08-06): Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd of public-school advocates at Central High School in La Crosse, Gov. Tony Evers thanked members of the Wisconsin Public Education Network (WPEN) for "having my back," and called out the group repeatedly, mentioning increases in the state budget he signed for special education, mental health services and general state aid. As he ticked off each budget increase he intoned, "Thank you, WPEN." [...] But, he said, he was "damn proud" of increasing funding for special education by $95 million–more than at any time in the last decade, and allocating $330 million in state general aid, the largest increase since 2005. [...] Evers’ use of his partial veto powers made that picture slightly rosier. By vetoing the first year of education funding in the two-year budget he made the higher, second-year numbers apply in year one, increasing overall state aid. But the net increase really only takes the state back to funding levels of a decade ago, WPEN has pointed out.
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2024-07-30): More Than 1 Million Families Will Get a Supplemental Payment of up to $330 per Child Through the Empire State Child Credit $2.6 Billion Delivered to New Yorkers in Supplemental Payments Since 2022 [...] State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal said, As the cost of living continues to increase it is crucial that we in the state government focus our efforts on supporting low- and moderate-income New Yorkers. The Empire State Child Credit does just that by providing over one million families across our state with supplemental payments to assist with childcare. This $350 million dollar investment will allow families to receive up to $330 per child to help ease the financial burden that comes with raising a family. And the best part is that these benefits can be accessed without an application! I applaud Governor Hochul, Leader Stewart-Cousins, and my colleagues in both houses of the legislature for putting our money where our mouth is when it comes to supporting New York’s families and delivering over 2.5 billion to New Yorkers in supplemental payments since 2022."
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2023-04-23): Great Schools · $350 million in additional funding to local education agencies through Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) [...] Strong & Healthy Families · $330 million in shared savings under our first-in-the-nation TennCare Medicaid waiver will help provide for the health of mothers and infants in our most vulnerable communities, providing care at no additional burden to Tennessee taxpayers that will:
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2017-01-12): Snyder officials: Michigan has $330M ‘one-time’ surplus Lansing — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and the Republican-led Legislature will have roughly $330 million in extra "one-time" money to work with as they craft the next state budget or debate potential tax cuts, according to administration budget officials. [...] Michigan pulled in $332.6 million more than expected in fiscal year 2016, including $51.3 million for the School Aid Fund and $281.3 million for the general fund, which the state uses to pay for most traditional government services.
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2023-05-23): "This budget reflects our administration's continued support for pathways of learning because we know access to education can change the trajectory of a student's life, families' lives, and their communities," said Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton. "We are building on our historic investments in education by increasing funding and support that will uplift young people from their earliest moments in school. From our nation-leading early childhood education efforts to funding MAP grants for nearly 25,000 additional students, we're aiming high and setting our sights on equitable, affordable education for all." [...] "This is one of the best budgets that we have seen in years," said Sen. Elgie R. Sims (D-Chicago). "As the Senate Appropriations Committee chairman, I set a mandate for our budget to solve the pressing economic problems facing low- and middle-income families. Because of our responsible fiscal approach, our state has generated the largest surplus in more than two decades and builds on the financial stability that we have seen over the past few years. In this budget plan, we were able to invest directly into families across Illinois by providing taxpayers major tax cuts and direct payments. Our plan sets us up for short- and long-term success and I remain committed to economically advancing the state of Illinois."
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2024-06-11): Tony Evers stated on April 14, 2021 in Twitter: "Regulating and taxing marijuana—much like we do alcohol—would generate more than $165M in revenue starting in 2022" Tony Evers stated on April 21, 2021 in Twitter: A new state agreement with Foxconn "will save Wisconsin taxpayers $2.77 billion." Tony Evers stated on March 30, 2021 in Twitter: "It took the Legislature nearly 300 days to act on a (COVID-19) bill during this pandemic." Tony Evers stated on March 14, 2021 in TV interview: "There’s still (only) a handful of school districts" doing no in-person instruction. Tony Evers stated on January 12, 2021 in Speech: "The Legislature spent the last decade passing laws deliberately making it even harder for people to access these critical supports when they need it most, exacerbating the problems with our already-outdated system." Tony Evers stated on January 12, 2021 in Speech: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." Tony Evers stated on September 15, 2020 in a media briefing: "Wisconsin is one of the nine states with the highest rate of infection per capita." [...] Tony Evers stated on January 12, 2021 in Speech: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade."
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2024-08-05): Supplemental Payment Checks Will Start Hitting Mailboxes This Week $350 Million in Direct Financial Assistance to Low- and Moderate-Income Families More Than 1 Million Families Will Get a Supplemental Payment of up to $330 per Child Through the Empire State Child Credit Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State has officially started issuing approximately $350 million in supplemental payments to low- and moderate-income families statewide through the Empire State Child Credit program. The first round of checks was mailed today and will begin to appear in recipients’ mailboxes this week. Checks will continue to be mailed over the next two weeks, and by the end of this month more than 1 million eligible families will receive up to $330 per child – with no need to apply.
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2024-02-15): $1.4 Billion in New Proposition 98 K‑12 Spending Proposals. Of this amount, $784 million is for ongoing increases and $599 million is for one‑time activities. The largest ongoing proposal is to cover a 0.76 percent cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) for existing programs and the largest one‑time proposal is to provide additional funding for zero‑emission school buses. [...] In this section, we analyze the Governor’s plan for allocating Proposition 98 funding to schools. First, we describe the Governor’s overall approach and review the major spending‑related solutions and proposed increases. Next, we assess the merits of this approach and analyze the most significant proposals. Finally, we provide our recommendations for the Legislature to consider. In contrast to most previous years, the largest proposal in the Governor’s K‑12 plan has significant implications for the rest of the state budget. The nearby box summarizes the overall condition of the state budget to provide context for this proposal. (We analyze proposals affecting community colleges separately in a forthcoming report.)
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2023-09-08): The FY24 budget also solidifies the state’s partnership with its cities and towns, making historic investments in Chapter 70 school aid, unrestricted government aid, and student transportation. This spending plan fully funds another year of the Student Opportunity Act and dedicates resources to help cities and towns redevelop and revitalize their downtowns. [...] It funds and makes permanent universal lunch for public school K-12 students and dedicates $475 million to child care providers through the C3 program. The budget also uses $25 million to permanently support Food Security Infrastructure Grants and delivers more than $330 million in student financial aid, including $84 million to expand MASSGrant Plus scholarships for low-income, in-state, undergraduate students attending public higher education institutions. [...] Major increases of $21.3 million for school transportation reimbursement and $9.5 million for rural school aid -
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2018-09-13): Readiness: $243.2 billion in base and OCO funding for operation and maintenance accounts to improve full spectrum warfighter readiness. The recommended funding level makes significant investments in training, maintenance, and modernization to restore near-term warfighting readiness while setting the conditions for future, sustained readiness. The bill also supports increased funding above the President’s request for multiple programs across the military services including: $302 million for facility sustainment, restoration and modernization; $48 million for enhanced protective equipment such as helmets and ear protection; $26 million for training range upgrades; and $330 million for various Defense-wide programs such as impact aid for schools, innovative readiness training, and multiple initiatives included in the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2019. The conference agreement also provides an additional $750 million to mitigate higher than anticipated fuel costs. [...] Elementary and Secondary Education – The bill prioritizes formula grants that provide the most flexibility for states and school districts to decide how to best use limited resources to meet the educational needs of students and families. The bill includes a combined $299 million increase for: Title I Grants to school districts; IDEA/Special Education State grants; Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants; and Impact Aid.
Claim: "We put $330 million in general school aids — the largest in more than a decade." (Tony Evers, 2021-01-13)
Evidence (2024-10-03): UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year, we award more than $100 million in scholarships to students attending more than 1,100 schools across the country, including our prestigious network of 37 HBCUs.
Claim: “Elon Musk backs Caitlin Clark, offers $10 million endorsement.” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-23)
Evidence (2024-07-23): This claim originated on a self-described satire site.
Claim: “Elon Musk backs Caitlin Clark, offers $10 million endorsement.” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-23)
Evidence (2024-06-20): In a bold and unexpected move, Elon Musk has thrown his support behind Caitlin Clark, the rising star of women’s basketball, by offering her a $10 million endorsement deal. Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur known for his ventures in technology and space exploration, made the announcement via social media, expressing his admiration for Clark’s talent and potential. This endorsement not only highlights Clark’s growing influence in the sports world but also underscores the evolving nature of athlete sponsorships in the age of social media and tech magnates. The public reaction to Musk’s endorsement of Clark has been overwhelmingly positive. Fans and analysts have taken to social media to praise Musk’s decision and celebrate Clark’s achievement. "This is fantastic news for Caitlin Clark! She deserves all the support she’s getting," tweeted one fan. Another commented, "Elon Musk supporting Caitlin Clark is a huge deal. This will bring more attention to women’s basketball and inspire young athletes everywhere." [...] David Portnoy Slams Team USA for Excluding Caitlin Clark from Olympic Roster, Citing Missed Opportunity for Women’s Basketball
Claim: “Elon Musk backs Caitlin Clark, offers $10 million endorsement.” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-23)
Evidence (2024-08-15): In an era where sports transcend the boundaries of mere competition, the intersection between sports and business continues to grow. The recent news that Elon Musk offered Caitlin Clark a $10 million endorsement deal has sparked conversations across multiple industries. This essay delves into the implications of this partnership, the potential impact on Caitlin Clark’s career, and the larger story of how business tycoons are increasingly influencing the world of sports. [...] Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, is no stranger to making headlines with his bold moves. His decision to publicly offer Clark a $10 million endorsement deal is a testament to his recognition of her potential as an athlete and a marketable personality. Musk’s support is more than just a financial investment, it’s a strategic partnership that could have far-reaching implications for both parties. For Musk, partnering with a rising star like Clark offers an opportunity to tap into the sports market and increase the visibility of his brand. For Clark, the endorsement deal marks a significant step forward in her career, providing financial security and increased visibility. The partnership between a tech giant and a sports brand represents a growing trend of cross-industry partnerships that are redefining traditional sponsorship models.