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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| Abbreviation | BIPPS |
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| Formation | 2003[1] |
| Founder | Chris Derry[2] |
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
| Headquarters | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
President | Jim Waters[3][4] |
Budget | Revenue: $280,362 Expenses: $294,319 (FYE December 2017)[5] |
| Website | bipps |
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]
