Patrick M. Brenner
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SPPI-TV
No Loan For You! Las Vegas Conference After Action Report
In this podcast episode, we discuss the aftermath of the AFSA 2023 Independents Conference & Expo, where Patrick Brenner, President of the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), presented findings from the "No Loan for You!" report.…
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Policy Brief
Why Retail Bad Debt Statutes are Vital for Businesses and Consumers Alike
HB 3389 in Texas is critical for protecting consumers and businesses.
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Litigation
Judge Rules in Favor of SPPI Against Secretary of State’s Motion to Dismiss
The court’s decision to deny the motion to dismiss is a significant development that means the lawsuit will proceed.
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SPPI-TV
Breaking Barriers with Occupational Licensing Reform
Join us for a lively discussion on the latest report from the Archbridge Institute about the State Occupational Licensing Index. Our panelists, Edward Timmons and Noah Trudeau, will explore the report's findings, which reveal the impact…
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Policy Brief
April Fools Day: Latest SPPI Policy Priorities to Include Support for Universal Basic Income
We officially support Universal Basic Income, universal healthcare, government monopolization of education, and tax increases for the rich to pay for it all.
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Coalition Letter
SPPI Joins Coalition Urging CFPB to Rethink Nonbank Disclosure Rule
A coalition of organizations has urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to rethink its proposed nonbank disclosure rule.
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Policy Brief
Breaking Barriers: The State Occupational Licensing Index Reveals Opportunities for Occupational Licensing Reform in the US
A new report by the Archbridge Institute finds that occupational licensing creates unnecessary barriers that exacerbate skilled worker shortages and hinder opportunity and prosperity.
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Op-Ed
If I Can’t Get An ‘Emergency’ Loan From A Bank, It’s Not Clear Who Possibly Can
We tested the prediction that banks will step in when payday lenders face restrictions. They didn’t want our business.
Originally published inAmerican Banker
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Policy Brief
Celebrating Government Transparency with Sunshine Week
Sunshine is a natural disinfectant: let it shine on every facet of government.
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Op-Ed
Does America’s Freight Industry Face an Impending Train Wreck?
The Department of Justice has expressed concerns to the Surface Transportation Board about the proposed merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern railways.
Originally published inNewsmax