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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In the latest episode of SPPI-TV, Dowd Muska and John Mozena take center stage to discuss the controversial topic of corporate welfare. John, the President of the Center for Economic Accountability, has been on both sides of the economic development wars and brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. Dowd, the VP of Research […]
SPPI shares insights on the impact of the war on specialized emergency lending at AFSA’s conference in Las Vegas.
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In this podcast episode, we discuss the aftermath of the AFSA 2023 Independents Conference & Expo, where Patrick Brenner, President of the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), presented findings from the "No Loan for You!" report. The report sheds light on how the war on specialized emergency lending is negatively impacting the unbanked and underbanked […]
One of the country’s largest mineral reserves remains unmined amid environmental and legal challenges.
The American Southwest’s jobs boom continues.
Jack Radomski and Brandt Kringlie are the inaugural recipients of the Marianne T. Anderson Memorial Fellowship.
The court’s decision to deny the motion to dismiss is a significant development that means the lawsuit will proceed.
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Join us for a lively discussion on the latest report from the Archbridge Institute about the State Occupational Licensing Index. Our panelists, Edward Timmons and Noah Trudeau, will explore the report's findings, which reveal the impact of occupational licensing on skilled worker shortages and barriers to opportunity and prosperity. The report ranks all 50 states […]