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SPPI in the News: Exposing Albuquerque’s Public Records Misconduct

Ethan Watson City of Albuquerque

Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) has been featured in multiple news outlets this past week, spotlighting our ongoing efforts to ensure government transparency in Albuquerque. Our recent lawsuit against the City of Albuquerque, which seeks to uncover potential misconduct in handling public records requests, has garnered significant attention in local media. SPPI Files Lawsuit to […]

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SPPI Files Lawsuit to Expose Potential Misconduct in Albuquerque’s Public Records Request Process

City of Albuquerque Ethan Watson Inspection of Public Records Act IPRA Open Government

The Institute has sued the City of Albuquerque for violating the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act by refusing to provide access to a public records request database.

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Swipe Right at Lend360: A Look at the Latest Research

Swipe Right at Lend360 in Nashville

We are excited to announce that Patrick M. Brenner, President of the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), will be attending this year’s Lend360 conference in Nashville! As one of the leading voices in financial services policy, Patrick will be on-site to discuss SPPI’s latest groundbreaking research advocating for the online lending industry. At SPPI, we […]

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The Government Really Thinks We’re Stupid

New Mexico government transparency and fabricated data scandal
Behold New Mexico's mythical 1,000-cylinder car: when data fabrication gets a little too creative!

New Mexico’s lack of transparency and fabricated data are undermining public trust, stifling honest policy debate, and disproportionately burdening lower-income families with unjust mandates.

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A “Revamp” Gone Wrong: GovLoans.gov Is No Longer Safe

GovLoans.gov Security Risk

The recent “upgrade” to GovLoans.gov has turned into a major security risk, with antivirus alerts flagging the official site as potentially malicious.

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SPPI Prepares for Trial Against New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department

New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department Lawsuit Public Records IPRA

The Southwest Public Policy Institute is gearing up for trial against the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department’s Motor Vehicle Division under the Inspection of Public Records Act to uphold open government and ensure transparency.

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The CFPB Attacks SoLo Funds

SoLo Funds sued by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CFPB

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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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

Bureau to Protect Financial Consumers from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (BPFCCFPB)

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

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The US Bank Simple Loan is Hardly Simple

The US Bank Simple Loan is anything but simple
The US Bank Simple Loan is anything but simple.

The US Bank Simple Loan is a classic example of how big banks can take something simple and make it incredibly complex.