| Formation | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Promote free market economic policies in Wisconsin |
| Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| President | Mike Nichols |
| Chairman | Thomas J. Howatt |
| Affiliations | State Policy Network |
| Revenue (2024) | $867,318[1] |
| Expenses (2024) | $1.2 million[1] |
| Website | www.badgerinstitute.org |
| Former name | Wisconsin Policy Research Institute |
The Badger Institute, formerly the 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
- ^ "Badger Institute Inc - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica. 9 May 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Healey, Patrick & Davey, Monica (June 8, 2015). "Behind Scott Walker, a Longstanding Conservative Alliance Against Unions". New York Times. Retrieved 10 June 2015.