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New, Flawed Rating Changes Cover Up for Underperforming Schools, Again
New, Flawed Rating Changes Cover Up for Underperforming Schools, Again IRG uncovers changes that hide low-performing districts from parents Delafield, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) issued a statement after the Wisconsin DPI again changed its 1–5...
IRG Announces New Leadership
IRG Announces New Leadership Alison Prange to serve as the next Chair of the Board of Directors THE NEWS The Board of Directors for the Institute for Reforming Government has elected Alison Prange to serve as the next Chair of the Board. Alison Prange was appointed...
IRG Court Watch Report: Wisconsin Supreme Court Term in Review
IRG Court Watch Report: Wisconsin Supreme Court Term in Review Court Delivers Progressive Wins in Wisconsin for the First Time in Over a Decade Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government’s (IRG) Court Watch released a report detailing the Wisconsin...
IRG Announces Chief Operating Officer
THE NEWS The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) has promoted Chris Reader to Chief Operating Officer. In this expanded role, Chris will manage the day-to-day operations of IRG, overseeing its team and project portfolio. Reader has also been named the Executive...
IRG Poll: Wisconsin Has a New State Budget; Voters Want Specific Solutions Next
IRG Poll: Wisconsin Has a New State Budget; Voters Want Specific Solutions Next High approval ratings may give politicians comfort, but won’t pay the bills Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) is continuing its public polling project with...
Court Watch: Wisconsin Supreme Court Concentrates Even More Power in the Evers Administration
Court Watch: Wisconsin Supreme Court Concentrates Even More Power in the Evers Administration Ruling in Evers v. Marklein takes away ability of legislature’s JCRAR Committee to suspend administrative rules Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG)...