Scott Walker – Why Scott Walker, in real terms, has spent less on transportation than his Democratic predecessor

The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Why Scott Walker, in real terms, has spent less on transportation than his Democratic predecessor

In his Jan. 24, 2018, State of the State speech, something of a launching pad for his run for a third term as governor, Republican Scott Walker drew contrasts between himself and his predecessor, Democrat Jim Doyle. Despite criticism for not spending more on transportation, Walker nevertheless claimed he’s done better than Doyle, stating: "We invested" in our transportation system "$24 billion over eight years. That’s $3 billion more than what former Governor Jim Doyle spent on transportation over the same period of time." Walker has made the same claim for at least 11 months, …

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