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An Oil and Gas Permanent Fund Dividend for New Mexico: Returning Prosperity to the People

New Mexico Permanent Fund Oil and Gas Dividend

How can we ensure these revenues benefit all New Mexicans while fostering economic sustainability?

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House Bill 11: New Mexico’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Act Spells Disaster for Small Businesses

House Bill 11: New Mexico's Paid Family and Medical Leave Act Spells Disaster for Small Businesses

The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act threatens to impose crushing financial burdens on small businesses and restaurants, risking closures, job losses, and economic instability across New Mexico.

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Albuquerque Public Schools: Spending More, Achieving Less

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Adolphe Pierre-Louis, Albuquerque Journal

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

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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

Under the Biden administration, a trio of regulatory agencies have teamed up to limit consumers' access to credit, says Southwest Public Policy Institute's Patrick M. Brenner. Ting Shen/Bloomberg
Under the Biden administration, a trio of regulatory agencies have teamed up to limit consumers' access to credit, says Southwest Public Policy Institute's Patrick M. Brenner. Ting Shen/Bloomberg

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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Newsmax: De-Banking of Trump Lawyer a Sign of Control to Come

John Eastman’s plight highlights a concerning trend towards using economic leverage for political and social control, resembling aspects of China’s Social Credit System.

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Colorado Attorney General’s Office Weaponized for “Consumer Advocacy”

The office of the Colorado Attorney General, led by Phil Weiser, appears to be increasingly weaponizing its consumer protection mandate to pursue a politically motivated agenda under the guise of “consumer advocacy.” This trend not only raises concerns about the proper use of governmental power but also underscores the necessity of ensuring government transparency and […]

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Colorado’s War on Credit

In this June 15, 2018 file photo, twenty dollar bills are counted in North Andover, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Colorado’s HB23-1229 threatens consumer access to credit and economic growth.

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We Told You So: CFPB’s Assault on Buy Now, Pay Later Tools

In this June 15, 2018 file photo, twenty dollar bills are counted in North Andover, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

In a move that was as predictable as it is alarming, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has once again overstepped its bounds, targeting immensely popular Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) tools. As I anticipated, the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the CFPB’s funding mechanism has emboldened the agency to ramp up its aggressive regulatory […]

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The Hill: The Supreme Court has emboldened the CFPB, threatening American consumers

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The Supreme Court’s recent ruling will only embolden CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, who has increasingly instituted overly broad regulatory actions.