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

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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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IRG STATEMENT: Parents Deserve Honesty on State Report Cards

IRG STATEMENT: Parents Deserve Honesty on State Report Cards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2024   IRG STATEMENT: Parents Deserve Honesty on State Report Cards DPI Keeps Changing the Formula, Confusing Parents   DELAFIELD, WI: State report cards came out today, scoring schools and school districts between 1 and 5...

No Regulation without Representation

No Regulation without Representation

November 19, 2024   No Regulation without Representation IRG finds the current process to approve Wisconsin environmental regulations gives unelected bureaucrats complete control with essentially no opportunity for proper oversight    DELAFIELD, WI: Today...

IRG: When Will DPI Account for $13M in Federal School Aid?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2024 IRG: When Will DPI Account for $13M in Federal School Aid? September 30th was the ESSER III deadline, but $13 million is still not transparent DELAFIELD, WI: As the Department of Public Instruction continues its press tour for...

IRG: It’s Time for Supt. Underly to Answer for Test Score Chaos

IRG: It’s Time for Supt. Underly to Answer for Test Score Chaos

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2024 IRG: It’s Time for Supt. Underly to Answer for Test Score Chaos 10 tough questions for journalists, legislators to ask   DELAFIELD, WI: Today, the Institute for Reforming Government provided guidance for journalists and...

Breaking: Today’s K-12 Test Scores Confirm IRG CIO Report

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2024   Breaking: Today’s K-12 Test Scores Confirm IRG CIO Report Scores Inflate, Achievement Gaps Grow, As IRG Predicted   DELAFIELD, WI: New test scores for Wisconsin K-12 schools, released this morning, are inflated,...