Arizona
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Event
SPPI President, Patrick Brenner, to Speak at Independent Women’s Forum Panel
We are thrilled to announce that Patrick Brenner, president of the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), will be representing SPPI as a distinguished panelist at the Independent Women’s Forum. The panel will test a simple, powerful…
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Op-Ed
It’s wrong to force Arizonans to pay for government lobbying
As the smackdown over school choice in Arizona intensifies, taxpayers in the Grand Canyon State should know that they’re paying for both attacks on and defenses of the Empowerment Scholarship Account Program. The Arizona School Boards…
Originally published inArizona Daily Star
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Policy Brief
A 3-Letter Word: J-O-B-S
Our region’s employment boom continues.
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Op-Ed
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
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Policy Brief
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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Policy Brief
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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Policy Brief
SPPI Employment Index: November-April
The good times roll on — how long can they last?
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Press Release
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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White Paper No. 3
They Lobby — You Pay
Why and How to Stop Taxpayer-Funded Advocacy