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Report: They Lobby — You Pay

Why and How to Stop Taxpayer-Funded Advocacy

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New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds Due Process in PNM-Avangrid Merger

New Mexico’s Supreme Court denies a request to remand the PNM-Avangrid merger case back to the Public Regulation Commission, prolonging the legal battle and raising concerns about the state’s energy crisis.

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SPPI-TV Ep. 8: Small Reactors, Big Potential – Unleashing the Power of Nuclear Energy

In this week's episode of SPPI-TV, host D. Dowd Muska welcomes two esteemed guests to discuss the future of energy production and how nuclear energy fits into the picture. Gareth Thomas, Senior International Program Manager at Holtec International, and Mark Nelson, Managing Director at the Radiant Energy Group, provide their expert insights on small modular […]

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Las Cruces Sun News: Embracing the American Southwest’s Energy Future

A crucial opportunity exists to shape the American Southwest’s energy landscape and achieve economic growth while overcoming misguided opposition.

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The Importance of Intellectual Property Protections in Fighting Pandemics

The proposal to extend the IP waiver under the TRIPS Agreement for COVID-19 diagnostics and therapeutics would worsen the burden on innovators and have disastrous consequences for the American Southwest and the nation.

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SPPI-TV Ep. 7: Corporate Welfare – Make it Stop!

In the latest episode of SPPI-TV, Dowd Muska and John Mozena take center stage to discuss the controversial topic of corporate welfare. John, the President of the Center for Economic Accountability, has been on both sides of the economic development wars and brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. Dowd, the VP of Research […]

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SPPI Takes Vegas: A High-Stakes Discussion on Emergency Lending

SPPI shares insights on the impact of the war on specialized emergency lending at AFSA’s conference in Las Vegas.

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SPPI-TV Ep. 6: 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. The report sheds light on how the war on specialized emergency lending is negatively impacting the unbanked and underbanked […]

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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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SPPI Offers Driven Students Exciting Fellowship Opportunity

Jack Radomski and Brandt Kringlie are the inaugural recipients of the Marianne T. Anderson Memorial Fellowship.

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