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    Earned Wage Access: A Financial Lifeline or the Next Credit Trap?

    Earned Wage Access (EWA) has rapidly gained traction amidst the demand for short-term liquidity, but questions remain about the preservation of borrowers’ financial autonomy.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  February 1, 2025

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    The Price of Credit: How Rate Caps Hurt America’s Cash Poor

    “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.”

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  January 29, 2025

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    Victory: Court Deals FCC’s One to One Consent Rule a Major Blow

    Businesses, consumers, and innovators scored a major victory as the FCC’s overreaching one-to-one consent rule was struck down.

    Southwest Public Policy Institute  |  January 24, 2025

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    A Boon for Foreign Call Centers, a Blow to US Jobs

    With the inauguration of Donald Trump and the leadership shakeup at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the regulatory landscape is shifting. Brendan Carr has replaced Jessica Rosenworcel as FCC chair, and a new Republican majority now controls the Commission.…

    Originally published inNewsmax

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  January 22, 2025

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    Ready for Action: SPPI Kicks Off the 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session

    SPPI kicks off the 2025 New Mexico legislative session, partnering with key lawmakers to advance a bold agenda for freedom, opportunity, and prosperity.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  January 21, 2025

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

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

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  January 19, 2025

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    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.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  January 18, 2025

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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.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  December 19, 2024

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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.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  December 6, 2024

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

    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…

    Originally published inAmerican Banker

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  December 5, 2024

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