Institute for Reforming Government

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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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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

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IRG: DPI Should Stop Playing Games with Childhood Literacy

IRG: DPI Should Stop Playing Games with Childhood Literacy

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2024   IRG: DPI Should Stop Playing Games with Childhood Literacy DPI Continues to Disregard What Works   DELAFIELD, WI: The Joint Committee on Finance was forced to dispute the actions of the Department of Public...

Rural America Has Spoken, But Are We Listening?

Rural America Has Spoken, But Are We Listening?

December 10, 2024    Rural America Has Spoken, But Are We Listening? IRG goes deep with Rural Wisconsinites to gain a deeper appreciation  and develop a policy roadmap.   DELAFIELD, WI: Continuing the Institute for Reforming Government’s (IRG) “What...

Today’s Decision Must not Stand

Today’s Decision Must not Stand

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2024 Today’s Decision Must not Stand  IRG’s Statement on Judge Frost’s Decision to Restore Collective Bargaining    DELAFIELD, WI: Today, Dane County Judge Jacob Frost restored collective bargaining for Wisconsin public...

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...