A state-run public bank is a dangerous experiment in government overreach that will burden taxpayers, distort credit markets, and fail where private financial institutions succeed.
Author: Patrick M. Brenner
A national credit card rate cap may seem consumer-friendly, but history and state-level experiments shows it shrinks credit access and pushes borrowers toward costlier alternatives.
CFPB is doing more harm than good, and its dissolution is not just a policy preference but an economic necessity.
Earned Wage Access (EWA) has rapidly gained traction amidst the demand for short-term liquidity, but questions remain about the preservation of borrowers’ financial autonomy.
“The road to hell is paved with good intentions.”
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Victory: Court Deals FCC’s One to One Consent Rule a Major Blow
Businesses, consumers, and innovators scored a major victory as the FCC’s overreaching one-to-one consent rule was struck down.
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Newsmax: A Boon for Foreign Call Centers, a Blow to US Jobs
Originally published at newsmax.com on January 22, 2025. With the inauguration of Donald Trump and the leadership shakeup at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the regulatory landscape is shifting. Brendan Carr has replaced Jessica Rosenworcel as FCC chair, and a new Republican majority now controls the Commission. However, one impending issue—the FCC’s one-to-one consent rule—threatens to harm everyday Americans more than […]
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Ready for Action: SPPI Kicks Off the 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session
SPPI kicks off the 2025 New Mexico legislative session, partnering with key lawmakers to advance a bold agenda for freedom, opportunity, and prosperity.
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An Oil and Gas Permanent Fund Dividend for New Mexico: Returning Prosperity to the People
How can we ensure these revenues benefit all New Mexicans while fostering economic sustainability?
The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act threatens to impose crushing financial burdens on small businesses and restaurants, risking closures, job losses, and economic instability across New Mexico.