A group of states are pursuing similar efforts to cap credit card interchange fees, endangering rewards programs that customers value, and raising concerns about an illegal interstate compact.
Category: New Mexico
Last week, I had the opportunity to testify before the Alaska Senate Finance Committee on the dangers of Senate Bill 39, a proposal to impose a 36% APR cap on consumer credit. Additional testimony was submitted to the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee before the bill was advanced to the Senate Finance Committee. This legislation […]
Alaska’s Senate Bill 39 (SB 39) proposes a 36% APR cap on consumer loans up to $25,000. The bill aims to regulate financial services, prevent “predatory” lending, and bring state laws in line with federal consumer protection measures. However, while the bill’s intentions may seem noble, its real-world consequences will devastate Alaskan consumers—especially those with […]
National Review: Share, Baby, Share; How a Permanent Oil and Gas Fund Dividend Could Empower New Mexicans
And benefit the nation, too.
New Mexico’s HB 476 stealthily caps interchange fees by targeting sales tax, bypassing federal oversight while shifting costs to consumers and small businesses.
A state-run public bank is a dangerous experiment in government overreach that will burden taxpayers, distort credit markets, and fail where private financial institutions succeed.
Victory: Court Deals FCC’s One to One Consent Rule a Major Blow
Businesses, consumers, and innovators scored a major victory as the FCC’s overreaching one-to-one consent rule was struck down.
Newsmax: A Boon for Foreign Call Centers, a Blow to US Jobs
Originally published at newsmax.com on January 22, 2025. With the inauguration of Donald Trump and the leadership shakeup at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the regulatory landscape is shifting. Brendan Carr has replaced Jessica Rosenworcel as FCC chair, and a new Republican majority now controls the Commission. However, one impending issue—the FCC’s one-to-one consent rule—threatens to harm everyday Americans more than […]
Ready for Action: SPPI Kicks Off the 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session
SPPI kicks off the 2025 New Mexico legislative session, partnering with key lawmakers to advance a bold agenda for freedom, opportunity, and prosperity.
Albuquerque Journal: It’s Time to Disrupt the System and Introduce Real School Reform in New Mexico
New Mexico must embrace comprehensive school choice reform, exemplified in Senator Craig Brandt’s Education Freedom Bill, to empower parents, improve educational outcomes, and make our state competitive.