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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.
Priorities
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Policy Issues
Generating reforms to ensure all Wisconsinites can realize the American Dream.
State Budget
Educating families so they understand how Wisconsin politicians spend over $40 billion a year of their hard-earned money.
Community Engagement
Giving a voice to the voiceless and hope to the hopeless.
Media
Senior Leadership John Gray, Madison Hartmann and Chandler Swansen Join IRG to Lead Expansion Efforts
Madison, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government announced today three key additions to its growing team with backgrounds working for some of Wisconsin’s and America’s most prominent organizations and elected officials. John Gray joins IRG as a policy fellow,...
Institute for Reforming Government Launches New Website Featuring “Tell Your Story” Page
Madison, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government today launched its rebranded website with updated features, including a page to “tell your story,” a first-of-its-kind budget dashboard, and pages for its five main policy issue areas. “By launching our rebranded...
IRG, Justice Daniel Kelly Launch Oversight Manual to Help Legislature Hold Executive Branch Accountable
Manual lays out guidance for conducting investigations and hearings, including the use of subpoenas and other investigatory tools, to oversee the implementation of public policy by the executive branch and municipalities. Madison, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming...
IRG Calls for State to Abolish Wisconsin Elections Commission
Madison, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government today called for the state to abolish the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) and released a detailed policy proposal to guard against bureaucratic, unaccountable electoral oversight. IRG’s policy solution...
IRG Continues Growth, Adds Chris Reader as Executive Vice President
Madison, Wis. — Chris Reader, former senior director of workforce and employment policy at Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, has joined the Institute for Reforming Government as its new executive vice president. As IRG senior leadership, Chris will oversee...
IRG Launches State Budget Dashboard
Gives the public the ability to craft their own budget, weigh in on Gov Evers' proposed plan Madison, Wis. — Today, the Institute for Reforming Government launched a new interactive website that allows the general public to build their own state budget. The...
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