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Expanding 401(k) Access to Private Markets

Why America’s workers deserve the same investment opportunities as public pensions.

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Out of One, Many

Why banks, payment networks, merchant servicers, and financial firms will face a harder four years, and what to do about it.

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‘Black Market Payday’ Makes Headlines: Unlicensed Lending by Tara Jaramillo

Price controls like New Mexico’s 36% APR cap have driven vulnerable workers into the hands of unlicensed lenders.

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Report: Black Market Payday

How government price controls created an illicit supply of emergency credit.

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An Overdue Course Correction at the CFPB

Acting CFPB Director Russ Vought’s rollback of state enforcement overreach marks a critical return to legal restraint, restoring constitutional balance and regulatory clarity to America’s financial system.

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Albuquerque Journal Covers SPPI’s Legal Victory in Public Records Lawsuit

The victory guarantees access to public vehicle data to investigate the impact of EV mandates on vulnerable communities.

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New Mexico Agency Ordered to Pay $30K After Losing Transparency Lawsuit

SPPI won against New Mexico’s Taxation and Revenue Department for violating public records law.

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American Banker: Death by a thousand caps—State laws could kill credit card rewards

A group of states are pursuing similar efforts to cap credit card interchange fees, endangering rewards programs that customers value, and raising concerns about an illegal interstate compact.

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SPPI Featured in Tangle’s Coverage of CFPB Debate

SPPI continues to argue against the agency’s overreach and its impact on financial markets.

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Elon Musk Declares CFPB’s Demise, Validating SPPI’s Efforts

Musk’s declaration marks a defining victory for the Southwest Public Policy Institute, affirming our relentless efforts to expose and dismantle the CFPB.