About
The Wisconsin Policy Research Institute Inc., established in 1987, is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit Institute working to engage and energize Wisconsinites and others in discussions and timely action on key public policy issues critical to the State’s future, its growth and prosperity. The Institute’s research and public education activities are directed to identify and promote public policies in Wisconsin which are fair, accountable and cost effective.
Through original research and analysis and through public opinion polling, the Institute’s work will focus on such issue arenas as state and local government tax policy and spending and related program accountability, consequences and effectiveness. It will also focus on health care policy and service delivery; education; transportation and economic development; welfare and social services; and other issues currently or likely to significantly impact the quality of life and future of the State.
The Institute is guided by a belief that competitive free markets, limited government, private initiative, and personal responsibility are essential to our democratic way of life.
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Voters Reject Amendments to Restrict Governor’s Power to Spend Federal Funds
Aug 13th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
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Proposed Constitutional Amendments a Battle Over Control of Federal Funds
Jul 30th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
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Data Wonk: Why Those Proposed Amendments to State Constitution?
Jul 24th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
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K-12 Education: Is Building Surplus a Factor in MPS Referendum?
Mar 11th, 2024 by Terry Falk
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Wisconsin’s Prison Budget Among Largest In Nation
Oct 30th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea
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Eyes on Milwaukee: Augustine Prep Opens $49 Million Elementary School
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Recent Press Releases Referencing Badger Institute
Charlie Sykes’ Bullying, Racism, Sexism and Propaganda to Advance Wisconsin Republicans on Milwaukee Right Wing Radio Comes to an End
Dec 19th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now‘Goodbye and Good Riddance’ to Conservative Mouthpiece and Broadcasting Bully
Bogus WPRI-funded Research Released
Dec 16th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris TaylorResearcher failed to disclose source of funding, included leading questions
Wisconsin political insiders Schneider, Nichols go “On the Issues” to preview Election Day issues
Oct 23rd, 2014 by Marquette UniversityJournal Sentinel columnist Christian Schneider and Capital Times associate editor John Nichols will be the featured guests in an upcoming “On the Issues with Mike Gousha.”