Culture
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Crime and Punishment
How do we build safer communities in the American Southwest?
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Policy Brief
Breaking Barriers: The State Occupational Licensing Index Reveals Opportunities for Occupational Licensing Reform in the US
A new report by the Archbridge Institute finds that occupational licensing creates unnecessary barriers that exacerbate skilled worker shortages and hinder opportunity and prosperity.
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Op-Ed
If I Can’t Get An ‘Emergency’ Loan From A Bank, It’s Not Clear Who Possibly Can
We tested the prediction that banks will step in when payday lenders face restrictions. They didn’t want our business.
Originally published inAmerican Banker
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Policy Brief
A Balancing Act between Patient Rights and Healthcare Provider Needs
New Mexico is facing a healthcare provider shortage, exacerbated by challenges in medical malpractice payouts and high malpractice caps.
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Policy Brief
Why is New Mexico Proposing Single-Payer Healthcare?
The Medicaid Forward Plan, introduced as House Bill 400, is aimed at creating a state-administered health coverage plan.
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Policy Brief
Hail to the American Southwest
The presidency and our region
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Policy Brief
School Choice and Education Freedom: A Case for Change
Senator William Soules tables Senator Craig Brandt’s Education Freedom Act, a bill aimed at giving parents the freedom to choose the best K-12 education for their children.
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Policy Brief
Senator Craig Brandt Introduced a Bill to Fund Students Not Systems
Senator Craig Brandt recently introduced a bill to fund students in New Mexico, which would create comprehensive school choice reform.
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Policy Brief
The Unintentional Consequences of Banning Specialized Emergency Loans
Specialized emergency lenders play a crucial role in providing access to credit for individuals who may not qualify for traditional loans from banks or credit unions, and can be a lifeline for those facing unexpected expenses…