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Report: They Lobby — You Pay

Why and How to Stop Taxpayer-Funded Advocacy

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New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds Due Process in PNM-Avangrid Merger

New Mexico’s Supreme Court denies a request to remand the PNM-Avangrid merger case back to the Public Regulation Commission, prolonging the legal battle and raising concerns about the state’s energy crisis.

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Las Cruces Sun News: Embracing the American Southwest’s Energy Future

A crucial opportunity exists to shape the American Southwest’s energy landscape and achieve economic growth while overcoming misguided opposition.

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SPPI Claims New Mexico Department of Health Failed to Respond to Lawsuit

An improper response to the public records request was followed by an improper response to the lawsuit.

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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.

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SPPI Employment Index: October-March

The American Southwest’s jobs boom continues.

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Judge Rules in Favor of SPPI Against Secretary of State’s Motion to Dismiss

The court’s decision to deny the motion to dismiss is a significant development that means the lawsuit will proceed.

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SPPI-TV: Breaking Barriers with Occupational Licensing Reform

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We’re No. 17.5! We’re No. 17.5!

The latest research from the American Legislative Exchange Council offers more cause for optimism.