Institute for Reforming Government

Making Wisconsin the heart of the American Dream

Developing policy reforms, engaging communities, and holding government accountable, IRG wants to give all Wisconsinites an opportunity to succeed and prosper.

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Policy Issues

Generating reforms to ensure all Wisconsinites can realize the American Dream.

Budget Analysis

State Budget

Educating families so they understand how Wisconsin politicians spend over $40 billion a year of their hard-earned money.

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Community Engagement

Giving a voice to the voiceless and hope to the hopeless.

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Pandemic Recovery Slow for Low-Performing Students

Pandemic Recovery Slow for Low-Performing Students

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2023  Pandemic Recovery Slow for Low-Performing Students Green Bay, Janesville Not Recovering, Choice Working in Milwaukee Delafield, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released test score data from...

IRG and WILL Sue to Obtain Public Records

IRG and WILL Sue to Obtain Public Records

Nobody is above the law, not even Wisconsin’s Secretary of State The News: Today, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG), represented by lawyers at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), filed a lawsuit in Waukesha County Circuit Court.   WILL and...

IRG Releases State of Wisconsin Public Debt Overview

IRG Releases State of Wisconsin Public Debt Overview

2023-25 State Budget reduces borrowing and results in significant cash reserves Delafield, WI – Today the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released Wisconsin's Finances: Debt and Borrowing. In the 2023-2025 budget, the Legislature chose to pay down existing...