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Holtec International’s Patrick O’Brien Joins SPPI’s Board of Directors

Post author By Southwest Public Policy Institute
Post date July 10, 2023
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The latest addition to the Board of Directors strengthens the Institute’s commitment to the energy sector in the American Southwest.

Tags Energy, Holtec International, Nuclear

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Shocking Decline in Academic Scores Revealed: Are Our Schools Failing?

Post author By Patrick M. Brenner
Post date July 6, 2023
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Recent data from the National Assessment of Academic Progress (NAEP), also known as the “Nation’s Report Card,” reveals a significant decline in reading and math scores for 13-year-olds. The results highlight the academic failures caused by COVID lockdowns and school closures. The average scores in reading have dropped to levels last observed in the 1970s, […]

Tags Catholic School, COVID-19, COVID-19 Recovery, Learning, Learning Loss, Mathematics, National Assessment of Academic Progress (NAEP), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Reading, School Closures, Schools, Students

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Embracing the Spirit of Independence

Post author By Patrick M. Brenner
Post date July 4, 2023
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On this day of remembrance, let us honor those who have served and continue to serve our country, protecting the freedom and rights we hold dear.

Tags Declaration of Independence, Fourth of July, Freedom, History, Independence Day, Liberty, Patriotism

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SPPI President, Patrick Brenner, to Speak at Independent Women’s Forum Panel

Post author By Southwest Public Policy Institute
Post date July 1, 2023
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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 idea: how do we ensure fair lending policies for vulnerable Americans; and will bring together experts to address the […]

Tags American Consumer Institute, Bank of America, Banking, Consumer, Credit, Huntington Bank, Independent Women's Forum, Lending, No Loan For You, Panel, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo

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A 3-Letter Word: J-O-B-S

Our region’s employment boom continues.

Tags Economic Development, Employment, Jobs, Unemployment

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

Post author By Patrick M. Brenner
Post date June 16, 2023
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Which states in the American Southwest have the most sales per person?

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

Tags Groceries, Gross Receipts Tax, Sales, Sales Tax, Spending, Tax Burden

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Haaland v. Brackeen: Tribal Sovereignty Wins

Post author By Patrick M. Brenner
Post date June 16, 2023
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Participants hold signs as they wait for oral arguments in Haaland v. Brackeen to adjourn outside the Supreme Court in Washington, DC. Photo by Steph Viera for NDN Collective.

The Supreme Court of the United States affirms a significant victory for tribal sovereignty, protecting the cultural identity of Native Americans.

Tags Brackeen v. Haaland, Cherokee Nation, Cherokee Nation v. Brackeen, Children, Cultural Identity, Haaland v. Brackeen, Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), Indian Country, Morongo Band of Mission Indiands, Native Americans, Navajo Nation, Oneida Nation, Quinault Indian Nation, Sovereignty, Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), Texas v. Haaland, Tribal Sovereignty

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SPPI Employment Index: November-April

Post author By D. Dowd Muska
Post date May 22, 2023
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The good times roll on — how long can they last?

Tags Jobs, Unemployment

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

Post author By Southwest Public Policy Institute
Post date May 19, 2023
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Holtec International Partners with Southwest Public Policy Institute

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.