The organization was primarily a public policy research organization until 2007 , when it added a litigation arm , becoming the first state - based policy organization to do so .
The organization was established in 1988 with the support of former U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater .
The organization was primarily a public policy organization   until 2007 , when organization added a litigation arm , becoming the first state - based policy organization to do so .
The organization was established in 1988 with the support of former U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater .