Legal and Judicial
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Op-Ed
The myth of big-bank small-dollar loans
In response to Fred Nathan’s (July 30) op-ed praising New Mexico’s efforts to end predatory lending, I must assert that the celebratory tone is premature and misguided. Two significant studies conducted by the Southwest Public Policy…
Originally published inAlbuquerque Journal
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Litigation
SPPI Reaches $22,000 Settlement With New Mexico Secretary of State
This announcement is also available as a PDF. Albuquerque, NM – The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) is pleased to announce that it has reached a $22,000 settlement with the New Mexico Secretary of State (NMSOS)…
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Policy Brief
No Fertilizer, No Farms
Eco-alarmists stage another assault on the American Southwest’s mineral bonanza.
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Op-Ed
A Highwater Mark for Crypto Regulatory Clarity
The recent legal victory of Ripple Labs Inc. in the case brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the sale of its XRP token marks a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency industry. This…
Originally published inNewsmax
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Policy Brief
Embracing the Spirit of Independence
On this day of remembrance, let us honor those who have served and continue to serve our country, protecting the freedom and rights we hold dear.
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Op-Ed
It’s wrong to force Arizonans to pay for government lobbying
As the smackdown over school choice in Arizona intensifies, taxpayers in the Grand Canyon State should know that they’re paying for both attacks on and defenses of the Empowerment Scholarship Account Program. The Arizona School Boards…
Originally published inArizona Daily Star
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Op-Ed
Haaland v. Brackeen: Tribal Sovereignty Wins
The Supreme Court of the United States affirms a significant victory for tribal sovereignty, protecting the cultural identity of Native Americans.
Originally published inAlbuquerque Journal
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White Paper No. 4
No Loan for You, Too!
The unintended consequences of price controls on consumer access to credit.