Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy
Think TanksWest Virginia, United States2-10 Employees
The Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy is a small think tank based in Charleston, West Virginia, focused on free-market policy research. It pursues its mission by examining how limited and accountable government, economic freedom, and individual liberty influence opportunity, including healthcare reforms intended to empower patients. The organization produces policy analyses and reports to inform public policy discussions in the state. Its work addresses West Virginia’s state-level policy issues, such as social safety nets, tax reform, and occupational licensing, with attention to practical implications for residents and policymakers. In October 2023, it partnered with a research center focused on occupational regulation to release a policy report examining licensing laws and their collateral consequences for individuals with criminal records seeking reentry into the workforce. The institute also engages in public education campaigns and policy initiatives aimed at reform in state policy areas.