State Policy Network
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| Predecessor | Madison Group (1986–1992) |
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| Formation | 1992 |
| Founder | Thomas A. Roe |
| Type | Nonprofit 501(c)(3) |
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| Purpose | Promote public policy from a framework of limited government |
| Headquarters | 1655 N. Fort Myer Dr., S-360 Arlington, Virginia 22209 |
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President
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Tracie Sharp |
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Revenue (2014)
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$8,055,213 |
| Mission | "To catalyze thriving, durable freedom movements in every state, anchored with high-performing, independent think tanks." |
| Website | spn |
The State Policy Network (SPN) is an American nonprofit organization that functions primarily as an umbrella organization for a consortium of conservative and libertarian think tanks that focus on state-level policy. The organization serves as a public policy clearinghouse and advises its member think tanks on fundraising, running a nonprofit, and communicating ideas. Founded in 1992, it is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with member groups located in all fifty states.
SPN characterizes itself as the "professional service organization" for a network of state-level think tanks across the United States.The Wall Street Journal and National Review have referred to SPN as "a trade association of think tanks."
The president of SPN is Tracie Sharp who is credited with implementing the IKEA model, formerly the executive director of the Cascade Policy Institute, SPN's Oregon affiliate.
The State Policy Network was founded in 1992 by Thomas A. Roe, a South Carolina businessman who was a member of the board of trustees of The Heritage Foundation. Roe told U.S. President Ronald Reagan that he thought each of the states needed something like the Heritage Foundation. Reagan's reply was "Do something about it," which led Roe to establish the South Carolina Policy Council (SCPC). SCPC adapted Heritage Foundation national policy recommendations, such as school choice and environmental deregulation, to the state legislative level.
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