Patrick M. Brenner
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Policy Brief
The Efficiency Dilemma: Examining Energy Sector Jobs and Electricity Generation in the US
Solar energy is the least efficient utility-scale electric generation source in terms of electricity produced per employee.
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Policy Brief
Lujan Grisham Allegedly Meddles in Medicaid Procurement
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s decision to redo New Mexico’s Medicaid contracts has sparked criticism and raised concerns about potential campaign finance influences from Centene Corporation and Western Sky Community Care.
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Policy Brief
A Balancing Act between Patient Rights and Healthcare Provider Needs
New Mexico is facing a healthcare provider shortage, exacerbated by challenges in medical malpractice payouts and high malpractice caps.
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Policy Brief
Why is New Mexico Proposing Single-Payer Healthcare?
The Medicaid Forward Plan, introduced as House Bill 400, is aimed at creating a state-administered health coverage plan.
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Policy Brief
The American Southwest’s Spent Nuclear Fuel Opportunity
Our region has what it takes to address a national challenge – guess who’s standing in the way?
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Policy Brief
School Choice and Education Freedom: A Case for Change
Senator William Soules tables Senator Craig Brandt’s Education Freedom Act, a bill aimed at giving parents the freedom to choose the best K-12 education for their children.
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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 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…