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 […]
Category: Conservatism
Albuquerque Journal: Government hiding data showing EV mandates disproportionately burden lower-Income families
New Mexico’s lack of transparency and fabricated data on electric vehicle mandates raises serious concerns about their disproportionate impact on lower-income families and the erosion of democratic accountability.
The recent “upgrade” to GovLoans.gov has turned into a major security risk, with antivirus alerts flagging the official site as potentially malicious.
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.
The Hidden Costs of New Mexico’s New Building Codes: A Threat to Affordable Housing
New Mexico’s new building codes may drive up home construction costs, potentially pricing many families out of the housing market and undermining efforts to affordability.
John Eastman’s plight highlights a concerning trend towards using economic leverage for political and social control, resembling aspects of China’s Social Credit System.
The office of the Colorado Attorney General, led by Phil Weiser, appears to be increasingly weaponizing its consumer protection mandate to pursue a politically motivated agenda under the guise of “consumer advocacy.” This trend not only raises concerns about the proper use of governmental power but also underscores the necessity of ensuring government transparency and […]
The CFPB Attacks SoLo Funds
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has attacked SoLo Funds, the nation’s largest consumer-facing Black-led and owned fintech.
Colorado’s HB23-1229 threatens consumer access to credit and economic growth.
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 […]