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In which Southwest states do residents pay the most sales tax?

New Mexico and Nevada lead the region, while Oklahoma and Utah report the lowest sales tax burdens.

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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.

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Embracing Universal School Choice: A Win-Win Solution for Arizona Education

Embracing universal school choice can provide more funding for students at a lower cost to taxpayers, offering diverse educational opportunities and debunking misconceptions about its impact on public schools.

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SPPI Employment Index: November-April

The good times roll on — how long can they last?

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SPPI Partners with Holtec International to Drive Innovation in Energy and Public Policy

The two organizations forge a strategic partnership to drive innovation in energy and public policy, aiming to improve the quality of life in the American Southwest and promote sustainable solutions.

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Shaking Up Your Rattlesnakes

Fifty years ago, Washington’s plans for ‘peaceful nuclear explosions’ ended in Colorado.

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Report: They Lobby — You Pay

Why and How to Stop Taxpayer-Funded Advocacy

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SPPI Files Lawsuit to Compel Mesa Public Schools to Provide Public Records

The Southwest Public Policy Institute has filed a lawsuit against Mesa Public Schools in Arizona to compel the release of public records in compliance with Arizona Public Records Law.

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The Importance of Intellectual Property Protections in Fighting Pandemics

The proposal to extend the IP waiver under the TRIPS Agreement for COVID-19 diagnostics and therapeutics would worsen the burden on innovators and have disastrous consequences for the American Southwest and the nation.

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SPPI Takes Vegas: A High-Stakes Discussion on Emergency Lending

SPPI shares insights on the impact of the war on specialized emergency lending at AFSA’s conference in Las Vegas.