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    The Future of Retirement is Here

    The change could quietly unlock billions in hidden retirement wealth for everyday Americans.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  March 31, 2026

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    Rural Medicare Advantage Customers See Decreased Options

    As the December 7 Medicare Open Enrollment deadline approaches, rural seniors face shrinking coverage options as major insurers scale back Medicare Advantage plans nationwide.

    Lucas J. Parker  |  November 7, 2025

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    Share, Baby, Share; How a Permanent Oil and Gas Fund Dividend Could Empower New Mexicans

    And benefit the nation, too.

    Originally published inNational Review

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  March 5, 2025

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    Assessing the Economic Impact of Undocumented Immigrants on New Mexico Taxpayers

    Undocumented immigrants in New Mexico contribute significantly to the economy through taxes and labor, but their net fiscal impact remains a burden due to the substantial costs of public services like education, healthcare, and law enforcement.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  December 6, 2024

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    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

    Megan DeLaRosa  |  September 2, 2023

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    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

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  June 22, 2023

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    Surviving D.C.’s Debt Disaster

    Utah’s chances are good — but New Mexico…

    D. Dowd Muska  |  March 20, 2023

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    Food, Folks, and Fiscal Policy

    Is taxing groceries ‘regressive’?

    D. Dowd Muska  |  March 7, 2023

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    Why Is New Mexico Exporting One Of Its Top Investments?

    Asking the question of why the brain drain exists is a critical step to plugging it.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  July 7, 2022

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    Post-Pandemic, Utah’s Unemployment Rate Recovery Tops The Charts

    According to WalletHub’s latest report, post-pandemic, Utah’s unemployment rate has recovered more than any other state in the nation. Source: WalletHub In order to identify the states whose unemployment rates are bouncing back most, personal finance…

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 31, 2022

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