Southwest Public Policy Institute President Patrick M. Brenner was quoted in National Mortgage News on the FCC’s one-to-one consent rule being indefinitely suspended following two significant legal developments. With the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals striking down the rule and the Federal Communications Commission postponing implementation, industry experts agree that this regulation—initially set to take […]
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“The road to hell is paved with good intentions.”
The FCC’s one-to-one consent rule would have disrupted vital industries, reduced access to services, and driven up costs.
Victory: Court Deals FCC’s One to One Consent Rule a Major Blow
Businesses, consumers, and innovators scored a major victory as the FCC’s overreaching one-to-one consent rule was struck down.
Newsmax: A Boon for Foreign Call Centers, a Blow to US Jobs
Originally published at newsmax.com on January 22, 2025. With the inauguration of Donald Trump and the leadership shakeup at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the regulatory landscape is shifting. Brendan Carr has replaced Jessica Rosenworcel as FCC chair, and a new Republican majority now controls the Commission. However, one impending issue—the FCC’s one-to-one consent rule—threatens to harm everyday Americans more than […]
Ready for Action: SPPI Kicks Off the 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session
SPPI kicks off the 2025 New Mexico legislative session, partnering with key lawmakers to advance a bold agenda for freedom, opportunity, and prosperity.
Albuquerque Journal: It’s Time to Disrupt the System and Introduce Real School Reform in New Mexico
New Mexico must embrace comprehensive school choice reform, exemplified in Senator Craig Brandt’s Education Freedom Bill, to empower parents, improve educational outcomes, and make our state competitive.
An Oil and Gas Permanent Fund Dividend for New Mexico: Returning Prosperity to the People
How can we ensure these revenues benefit all New Mexicans while fostering economic sustainability?
The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act threatens to impose crushing financial burdens on small businesses and restaurants, risking closures, job losses, and economic instability across New Mexico.
Banking on Failure: House Bill 130’s Public Bank Will Deepen New Mexico’s Credit Crisis
A public bank is a forced gamble with taxpayer dollars that ignores market realities, mandates risky lending, and risks compounding the damage caused by the artificial credit crisis created by New Mexico’s interest rate cap.