Opened in 1987, Wisconsin Policy Research Institute is a non-profit organization.
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.
People Associated With Wisconsin Policy Research Institute
References
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Right Wing Group Pushes Prison Reform
Jun 10th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
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Murphy’s Law: Why the Minimum Wage Won’t Rise
Jul 9th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
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The Contrarian: The Dark Side of Justice Abrahamson
Jul 1st, 2019 by George Mitchell
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Murphy’s Law: How to Buy a University Department
Oct 3rd, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
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Op Ed: Where Are the People?
Aug 29th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
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Op Ed: State Should Add Interstate Tolls
Apr 24th, 2017 by Robert W. Poole Jr.
Recent Press Releases Referencing Wisconsin Policy Research 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.”