• In the News

    National Media and Policy Leaders Highlight SPPI

    National media, policy leaders, and regional voices alike are amplifying SPPI’s research, analysis, and solutions.

  • Press Release

    SPPI Welcomes Silicon Valley Innovator Dain Ehring to Board of Directors

    The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) is proud to announce that Dain Ehring, a nationally recognized technology entrepreneur and pioneer in financial and digital innovation, has joined its Board of Directors. Mr. Ehring has over 40…

  • Press Release

    SPPI Opposes Steve Pearce’s BLM Nomination

    The Institute warns that the Pearce nomination could undermine western land management

  • Litigation

    SPPI Files Federal Complaint After New Mexico Attorney General Fails to Act

    The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) has filed a formal complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding the loan-sharking lending practices of former State Representative Tara Jaramillo and her company, Positive Outcomes, Inc. The…

  • Policy Brief

    Lip Service Masquerading as Credit Inclusivity

    When Wells Fargo first rolled out its Flex Loan program, it was heralded by advocates like The Pew Charitable Trusts as evidence that America’s largest banks were finally offering an “affordable” alternative to short-term credit products.…

  • Press Release

    SPPI Launches Champions Program

    New partnership program invites leaders to advance liberty, transparency, and prosperity across the nation.

  • Press Release

    SPPI Receives 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid

    The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) has been awarded the 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly Guidestar), the premier recognition for nonprofit transparency and accountability. The Platinum Seal is the highest level of distinction…

  • Press Release

    SPPI Welcomes Zachary Fort to Board of Directors

    The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) is proud to announce the unanimous appointment of Zachary Fort to its Board of Directors during the Institute’s quarterly board meeting held Monday, August 11th. Fort’s appointment comes as SPPI…

  • Press Release

    SPPI Ranked #1 in State SEO Rankings by Tallest Tree

    SPPI debuts at #1 in Tallest Tree’s State SEO Rankings, delivering over 20 times the expected online reach per dollar spent.

  • Press Release

    The Southwest Public Policy Institute Proudly Presents: The Economic Dunce Award

    For exceptional achievement in ignoring market realities and promoting policies that backfire spectacularly.