Culture
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Policy Brief
The CFPB Attacks SoLo Funds
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has attacked SoLo Funds, the nation’s largest consumer-facing Black-led and owned fintech.
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Policy Brief
Colorado’s War on Credit
Colorado’s HB23-1229 threatens consumer access to credit and economic growth.
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Policy Brief
We Told You So: CFPB’s Assault on Buy Now, Pay Later Tools
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…
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Op-Ed
The Supreme Court has emboldened the CFPB, threatening American consumers
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling will only embolden CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, who has increasingly instituted overly broad regulatory actions.
Originally published inThe Hill
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Press Release
SPPI Expresses Disappointment in Supreme Court Ruling Upholding CFPB Funding Structure
The Southwest Public Policy Institute warns that this decision will embolden regulatory overreach and drive consumer prices up.
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Press Release
Conclusion of Alaskan Legislative Session: Victory for Alaskan Consumers
The Southwest Public Policy Institute applauds the Alaskan Senate Finance Committee’s decision to not advance House Bill 145 and Senate Bill 264, ensuring continued consumer access to diverse emergency credit options.
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Testimony & Comments
A Call for Prudent Consumer Credit Legislation in Alaska
Representing the Southwest Public Policy Institute, I recently had the opportunity to testify before the Alaska House Finance Committee and the Alaska Senate Community and Regional Affairs Committee regarding proposed legislation on consumer credit. The bills…
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Policy Brief
Is the CFPB Paving the Way for Single-Payer Healthcare Through Medical Debt Reform?
The CFPB’s recent modifications to medical debt reporting may be subtly steering the U.S. toward a single-payer healthcare system by minimizing the visibility of medical debt.
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Press Release
SPPI to Testify in Alaska Against Consumer Credit Price Control Bills
The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) has been invited to provide expert testimony in the upcoming legislative sessions for Alaska House Bill 145 and Alaska Senate Bill 264, which will take place on April 30, 2024.