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Albuquerque Public Schools: Spending More, Achieving Less

Albuquerque Public Schools exemplifies how soaring budgets and per-student spending fail to address declining enrollment, dismal academic performance, and systemic inefficiencies.

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Assessing the Economic Impact of Undocumented Immigrants on New Mexico Taxpayers

Undocumented immigrants in New Mexico contribute significantly to the economy through taxes and labor, but their net fiscal impact remains a burden due to the substantial costs of public services like education, healthcare, and law enforcement.

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American Banker: President-elect Trump should declare a ceasefire in the war on credit

Originally published at americanbanker.com on December 5, 2024. Thought exercise: What would your life look like without access to credit? No credit cards, no buying a house or vehicle without cash on hand and no access to something as simple as overdraft protection tied to a debit card. For most people, that would be somewhere between […]

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Betting on the Future: SPPI Tackling Lending Challenges at Vegas Conference

SPPI heads to Las Vegas for the Online Lenders Alliance’s annual Tribal Lending Conference to connect with industry leaders and tackle the future of financial services.

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Is Elon Musk Serious with his “Delete CFPB” Tweet?

In a late-night post on his social media platform X, billionaire entrepreneur and incoming Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk made a bold declaration: “Delete CFPB. There are too many duplicative regulatory agencies.” Musk’s succinct yet striking comment has ignited a vital debate about the role and efficacy of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau […]

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SPPI Engages ASEAN Delegates in Groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence Policy Dialogue

The Southwest Public Policy Institute hosted a Southeast Asian delegation, presenting on AI policy and regulation through Global Ties ABQ.

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FDIC’s Unbanked and Underbanked Households

SPPI’s reports, OLA’s studies, and the FDIC’s findings highlight the urgent need to protect credit access for unbanked and underbanked households.

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Newsmax: SCOTUS Decision Offers Americans Unrealized Gains

Originally published at newmax.com on November 4, 2024. The U.S. Senate investigation into Boeing’s safety practices and the FAA’s ineffective oversight revealed that Boeing, under pressure to prioritize production speed over safety, suffered quality control issues that endangered consumers. Despite these risks, the FAA’s overreliance on industry insiders failed to address Boeing’s deficiencies. The problem is not regulation; the […]

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Update on SPPI’s Public Records Case Against Arizona’s Mesa Public Schools

SPPI’s hearing against Mesa Public Schools will address the district’s minimal response to our public records request, which yielded less than 50 email addresses despite serving over 60,000 students.

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Easier Cancellations, Harder Consequences: How the FTC’s “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Misses the Mark

The FTC’s new “Click-to-Cancel” rule simplifies subscription cancellations but risks stifling innovation and imposing costly burdens on businesses and consumers alike.