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    Need a $200 Loan? You’re Mostly Outta Luck

    Originally published at realclearmarkets.com on June 21, 2023 In New Mexico, an interest rate cap on specialized emergency loans when into effect in January. Since then, big-bank promoters have endorsed the small-dollar short-term loan products offered by U.S. Bank, Bank…

    Originally published inRealClearMarkets

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  June 21, 2023

  • 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.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  June 16, 2023

  • White Paper No. 4

    No Loan for You, Too!

    The unintended consequences of price controls on consumer access to credit.

    Patrick M. Brenner, D. Dowd Muska, Brandt Kringlie, and Jack Radomski  |  June 15, 2023

  • Policy Brief

    New Mexico Extends Medicaid Contracts Amidst Procurement Controversy

    The $41,200 Centene Corporation investment in Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s reelection campaign has paid off.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  June 5, 2023

  • Op-Ed

    It’s wrong to force Californians to fund government lobbying

    Intergovernmental advocacy in California is compelled speech, and as such, a violation of the First Amendment.

    Originally published inThe Bakersfield Californian

    D. Dowd Muska  |  June 5, 2023

  • Op-Ed

    It’s wrong to force Texans to pay for local-government lobbying

    Taxpayer-funded lobbying by organizations like the Texas Association of School Boards highlights the urgent need for a united effort to end all taxpayer-funded lobbying and protect free speech.

    Originally published inAustin American-Statesman

    D. Dowd Muska  |  June 4, 2023

  • 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.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  June 1, 2023

  • Policy Brief

    Tesla Facility Opens on Santa Ana Pueblo with Spectacular Ribbon-Cutting Event

    The largest all-electric vehicle manufacturer is prohibited from selling their vehicles in New Mexico. Santa Ana Pueblo capitalized on it.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  June 1, 2023

  • Op-Ed

    Your Taxes, Funding Lobbyists in Denver

    Intergovernmental advocacy is compelled speech, and as such, a violation of the First Amendment.

    Originally published inPagosa Daily Post

    D. Dowd Muska  |  May 31, 2023

  • Policy Brief

    Poll: Las Cruces Parents Dissatisfied With Public Education

    Parents of Las Cruces Public Schools students are generally dissatisfied with the public school system. What’s the solution?

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