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- Albuquerque Public Schools: Spending More, Achieving Less
Albuquerque Public Schools exemplifies how soaring budgets and per-student spending fail to address declining enrollment, dismal academic performance, and systemic inefficiencies. - SPPI Calls on NMFOG to Address Albuquerque’s Transparency Failures
This press release is also available as a PDF. ALBUQUERQUE, NM—The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) has formally sent a letter to the New Mexico… Read more: SPPI Calls on NMFOG to Address Albuquerque’s Transparency Failures - A Letter to NMFOG
This letter was initially sent by electronic mail on December 18, 2024. December 18, 2024 New Mexico Foundation for Open GovernmentAttn: Executive Director and Board… Read more: A Letter to NMFOG - Albuquerque’s Motion to Quash: A New Low in Anti-Transparency Efforts
This press release is also available as a PDF. ALBUQUERQUE, NM—The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) denounces the City of Albuquerque’s recent attempt to quash… Read more: Albuquerque’s Motion to Quash: A New Low in Anti-Transparency Efforts - Assessing the Economic Impact of Undocumented Immigrants on New Mexico Taxpayers
Undocumented immigrants in New Mexico contribute significantly to the economy through taxes and labor, but their net fiscal impact remains a burden due to the substantial costs of public services like education, healthcare, and law enforcement. - American Banker: President-elect Trump should declare a ceasefire in the war on credit
Originally published at americanbanker.com on December 5, 2024. Thought exercise: What would your life look like without access to credit? No credit cards, no buying a… Read more: American Banker: President-elect Trump should declare a ceasefire in the war on credit - Betting on the Future: SPPI Tackling Lending Challenges at Vegas Conference
SPPI heads to Las Vegas for the Online Lenders Alliance’s annual Tribal Lending Conference to connect with industry leaders and tackle the future of financial services. - Is Elon Musk Serious with his “Delete CFPB” Tweet?
In a late-night post on his social media platform X, billionaire entrepreneur and incoming Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk made a bold declaration:… Read more: Is Elon Musk Serious with his “Delete CFPB” Tweet?
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