2023
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Policy Brief
What About the ‘Megadrought’?
On the Arizona-California border, the Colorado River below the Palo Verde Dam is running at 110 percent of its median flow. Utah is “having an astounding winter,” and “in certain watersheds, it’s breaking records.” In New…
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Litigation
New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue Fabricates Documents
“How many other fake records are they creating?”
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Policy Brief
It’s Time to Ditch the Double Tax
Taxing corporate income is counterproductive — more states should learn from Texas and Nevada
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Policy Brief
A Tale of Two Policy Models
Job-creation in the region is surging again — excluding California and New Mexico, of course.
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Policy Brief
‘Unpleasantly Surprised Almost Every Single Day’
Is promoting tourism a legitimate government function?
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Policy Brief
Let the Sessions (and the Spending) Begin!
All eight states of the American Southwest are, or will soon be, in session. Will legislators return budget surpluses to inflation-battered taxpayers, or launch spend-a-thons?
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Policy Brief
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham Announces Official School Choice Week Declaration
New Mexico’s Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham officially declared January 22-28, 2023 as School Choice Week!
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Policy Brief
Senator Craig Brandt Introduced a Bill to Fund Students Not Systems
Senator Craig Brandt recently introduced a bill to fund students in New Mexico, which would create comprehensive school choice reform.
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Policy Brief
The Lone Star State’s Very Good Year
Texas has seen a significant increase in population and economic growth in recent years, attracting both domestic and foreign investment, largely due to the state’s favorable policies including no income tax, a reasonable regulatory burden, restrained…
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Policy Brief
The Unintentional Consequences of Banning Specialized Emergency Loans
Specialized emergency lenders play a crucial role in providing access to credit for individuals who may not qualify for traditional loans from banks or credit unions, and can be a lifeline for those facing unexpected expenses…