Wisconsin Policy Research Institute

Wisconsin Policy Research Institute
Abbreviation WPRI
Motto Free-Market Paths to Better Lives
Formation 1987
Type Nonprofit public policy think tank
Purpose Promote free market economic policies in Wisconsin
Location
President
Mike Nichols
Chairman
Thomas J. Howatt
Affiliations State Policy Network
Revenue (2015)
$646,042[1]
Expenses (2015) $682,2599[1]
Mission "To engage and energize Wisconsinites and others in discussions and timely action on key public policy issues critical to the State’s future, its growth and prosperity."
Website www.wpri.org

Wisconsin Policy Research Institute is a nonprofit policy research organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin[2] It supports free markets and limited government.[3] It played a prominent role in the development of the state's school voucher program and has formulated recommendations for the state's higher education system.[2][4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "IRS Form 990 2015" (PDF). GuideStar. Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
  2. 1 2 Still, Tom (June 6, 2015). "Tom Still: How to harness the power of UW System for economic growth". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  3. Boulton, Guy (August 1, 2015). "With millions of dollars at stake, Wisconsin leaders hold fast in opposition to Obamacare". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  4. Healey, Patrick; Davey, Monica (June 8, 2015). "Behind Scott Walker, a Longstanding Conservative Alliance Against Unions". New York Times. Retrieved 10 June 2015.

Coordinates: 43°02′20″N 87°55′12″W / 43.0388°N 87.9200°W / 43.0388; -87.9200

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