Liam Gray
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Litigation
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 Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG), urging the organization to take action…
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Litigation
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 a valid subpoena aimed at obtaining crucial public records. Mayor Tim…
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Event
SPPI Engages ASEAN Delegates in Groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence Policy Dialogue
The Southwest Public Policy Institute hosted a Southeast Asian delegation, presenting on AI policy and regulation through Global Ties ABQ.
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Litigation
SPPI Turns Up the Heat
Subpoenas Issued in Battle for Albuquerque’s Hidden Public Records The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) is turning up the heat in its lawsuit against the City of Albuquerque and City Clerk Ethan Watson by issuing a…
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Op-Ed
SCOTUS Decision Offers Americans Unrealized Gains
The U.S. Senate investigation into Boeing’s safety practices and the FAA’s ineffective oversight revealed that Boeing, under pressure to prioritize production speed over safety, suffered quality control issues that endangered consumers. Despite these risks, the FAA’s overreliance on…
Originally published inNewsmax
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Litigation
SPPI Announces Trial Date in Legal Battle Against New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue
Albuquerque, NM—The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) announces a significant update in its ongoing legal battle with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department (NMTRD) regarding violations of the state’s Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA).…
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Litigation
SPPI Files Lawsuit to Expose Potential Misconduct in Albuquerque’s Public Records Request Process
The Institute has sued the City of Albuquerque for violating the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act by refusing to provide access to a public records request database.
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Event
Swipe Right at Lend360: A Look at the Latest Research
We are excited to announce that Patrick M. Brenner, President of the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), will be attending this year’s Lend360 conference in Nashville! As one of the leading voices in financial services policy,…
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Litigation
SPPI Prepares for Trial Against New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department
The Southwest Public Policy Institute is gearing up for trial against the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department’s Motor Vehicle Division under the Inspection of Public Records Act to uphold open government and ensure transparency.
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Litigation
SPPI Announces New Partnership with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
This new partnership comes with SPPI’s latest effort to enforce transparency with the Colorado Attorney General’s office.