The Southwest Public Policy Institute hosted a Southeast Asian delegation, presenting on AI policy and regulation through Global Ties ABQ.
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SPPI Turns Up the Heat
Subpoenas Issued in Battle for Albuquerque’s Hidden Public Records The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) is turning up the heat in its lawsuit against the City of Albuquerque and City Clerk Ethan Watson by issuing a subpoena to CivicPlus/NextRequest. This subpoena demands access to the city’s public records management database, hosted on the NextRequest platform, […]
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Newsmax: SCOTUS Decision Offers Americans Unrealized Gains
Originally published at newmax.com on November 4, 2024. The U.S. Senate investigation into Boeing’s safety practices and the FAA’s ineffective oversight revealed that Boeing, under pressure to prioritize production speed over safety, suffered quality control issues that endangered consumers. Despite these risks, the FAA’s overreliance on industry insiders failed to address Boeing’s deficiencies. The problem is not regulation; the […]
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Easier Cancellations, Harder Consequences: How the FTC’s “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Misses the Mark
The FTC’s new “Click-to-Cancel” rule simplifies subscription cancellations but risks stifling innovation and imposing costly burdens on businesses and consumers alike.
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SPPI Announces Trial Date in Legal Battle Against New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue
Albuquerque, NM—The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) announces a significant update in its ongoing legal battle with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department (NMTRD) regarding violations of the state’s Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA). Following months of legal proceedings, a scheduling order has been issued, setting the stage for a bench trial on […]
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SPPI in the News: Exposing Albuquerque’s Public Records Misconduct
Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) has been featured in multiple news outlets this past week, spotlighting our ongoing efforts to ensure government transparency in Albuquerque. Our recent lawsuit against the City of Albuquerque, which seeks to uncover potential misconduct in handling public records requests, has garnered significant attention in local media. SPPI Files Lawsuit to […]
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SPPI Files Lawsuit to Expose Potential Misconduct in Albuquerque’s Public Records Request Process
The Institute has sued the City of Albuquerque for violating the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act by refusing to provide access to a public records request database.
The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) is committed to promoting transparency and accountability in government. This policy brief addresses the ongoing politicization of the Office of the Secretary of State (SOS) in New Mexico under Maggie Toulouse Oliver. Specifically, it critiques her selective disclosure of voter data to favored entities while denying the same data […]
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Albuquerque Journal: Government hiding data showing EV mandates disproportionately burden lower-Income families
New Mexico’s lack of transparency and fabricated data on electric vehicle mandates raises serious concerns about their disproportionate impact on lower-income families and the erosion of democratic accountability.
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The Government Really Thinks We’re Stupid
New Mexico’s lack of transparency and fabricated data are undermining public trust, stifling honest policy debate, and disproportionately burdening lower-income families with unjust mandates.