Poverty and Inequality
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Op-Ed
If I Can’t Get An ‘Emergency’ Loan From A Bank, It’s Not Clear Who Possibly Can
We tested the prediction that banks will step in when payday lenders face restrictions. They didn’t want our business.
Originally published inAmerican Banker
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Policy Brief
Surviving D.C.’s Debt Disaster
Utah’s chances are good — but New Mexico…
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Policy Brief
Diversity, Economics, and Income
What states are best-positioned to face the challenges to come?
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Policy Brief
School Choice and Education Freedom: A Case for Change
Senator William Soules tables Senator Craig Brandt’s Education Freedom Act, a bill aimed at giving parents the freedom to choose the best K-12 education for their children.
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Policy Brief
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham Announces Official School Choice Week Declaration
New Mexico’s Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham officially declared January 22-28, 2023 as School Choice Week!
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Policy Brief
Senator Craig Brandt Introduced a Bill to Fund Students Not Systems
Senator Craig Brandt recently introduced a bill to fund students in New Mexico, which would create comprehensive school choice reform.
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Policy Brief
The Unintentional Consequences of Banning Specialized Emergency Loans
Specialized emergency lenders play a crucial role in providing access to credit for individuals who may not qualify for traditional loans from banks or credit unions, and can be a lifeline for those facing unexpected expenses…
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Policy Brief
It’s Time to Redistribute New Mexico’s Government-Accumulated Wealth
As the oil and gas industry in New Mexico booms, the state’s projected revenue for the 2024 fiscal year is close to $12 billion. We believe it’s time for the state to consider redistributing some of…
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Policy Brief
The State Of Education In New Mexico: NOT On A Good Path
Contrary to New Mexico Public Education Department Secretary Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, education is not in “a good place”.