Bluegrass_Institute_for_Public_Policy_Solutions

Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions

Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions

Libertarian think tank

The Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions (BIPPS) is a libertarian think tank based in Bowling Green, Kentucky.[6][7] BIPPS is a member of the State Policy Network.

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Activities

In 2005, BIPPS launched KentuckyVotes.org, a website which provides information about Kentucky General Assembly bills, amendments and roll-call votes.[8] The website was launched after BIPPS successfully pushed the state's Legislative Research Commission to post legislative roll call votes online.[9]

Policy positions

Minimum wage

BIPPS has argued that an increase in the federal minimum wage would disproportionately harm Kentucky as well as young, low-skilled workers.[6]

Education

The organization has cautioned against the use of certain performance testing ideas in public school assessment programs.[10][11] BIPPS opposes the Common Core State Standards Initiative.[12]

Public pensions

The organization has blamed the Kentucky General Assembly for the state of Kentucky's public pensions, which are among the worst-funded in the country.[13]

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    "Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions" (PDF). Candid. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
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    Bowling, Caitlin (February 17, 2015). "Study finds minimum wage increase 'harms young, low-skilled workers'". Louisville Business First. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
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    Goodnough, Abby (February 12, 2015). "Study Backs Kentucky Medicaid Expansion". New York Times. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
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    "Bluegrass Institute to launch voter-education Web site". Louisville Business First. July 8, 2005. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
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    Crowley, Patrick (October 3, 2005). "Roll call votes going on Net". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
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    "Bluegrass Institute report offers 'rest of the story' on Ky. education testing". Nelson County Gazette. March 2, 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
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    Warren, Jim (September 10, 2013). "Kentucky's proposed science standards for schools face another hurdle". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
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    Ujifusa, Andrew (May 6, 2013). "Kentucky Common-Core Testing Snafus Upset Lawmakers". Education Week. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
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    Colston, Kenny (June 11, 2012). "Bluegrass Institute Blames Lawmakers for Struggling Pension Systems". WKMS. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
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