Political Thought
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Op-Ed
Who’s protecting consumers from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?
If CFPB found a financial institution had suffered a data breach of a similar magnitude, the fines and fees would be astronomical.
Originally published inFox News
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Op-Ed
A public bank could crowd out community-based financial institutions
The 2022 passage of House Bill 132, which set a stringent cap of 36% on interest rates for consumer loans, is having its intended and significant repercussions on New Mexico’s financial landscape. This was no accident:…
Originally published inAlbuquerque Journal
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Policy Brief
Survey Among Parents of Las Cruces Public School Students
The Southwest Public Policy Institute is pleased to announce the completion of a recent survey focusing on the appropriateness of book content in school libraries. This survey was conducted from November 14th to 16th and engaged…
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Press Release
SPPI Announces Support for Nonpartisan Impeachment Efforts
The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) has announced its support for the impeachment efforts against Governor Lujan Grisham led by Representative Stefani Lord. This nonpartisan movement of Republicans, Democrats, and New Mexicans across the state is…
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Op-Ed
A case for a permanent fund dividend
New Mexico stands on the cusp of a golden era, with its oil and gas boom enriching the state’s coffers to unprecedented levels. Now is the time to ensure that this wealth directly benefits the very…
Originally published inLas Cruces Sun-News
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Op-Ed
Utah Creates an Ideal Homeschool Environment with Universal ESAs
If you’re a homeschooling parent, an exciting development in Utah offers your family an impressive benefit. Earlier this year, lawmakers in Salt Lake City created the Utah Fits All Scholarship, putting the Beehive State in the…
Originally published inThe Center Square
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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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Policy Brief
Championing Freedom: Joining the Freedom Conservatism Movement
At the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), our mission has always been clear: to be the vanguard of free-market ideals and hold government structures accountable for the betterment of the American Southwest. As we move forward…
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Policy Brief
Safeguarding Access to Lending Services for Unbanked and Low-Income Americans
Last week, the Southwest Public Policy Institute joined Carrie Sheffield from the Independent Women’s Forum, Tirzah Duren from the American Consumer Institute, and Ann Petros from the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions for the panel…