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A Mother Lode of Obstructionism

Post author By D. Dowd Muska
Post date March 27, 2023
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What does it take to get a copper mine approved in Arizona?

Tags Copper, EVs, Mining

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American Banker: If I Can’t Get An ‘Emergency’ Loan From A Bank, It’s Not Clear Who Possibly Can

Post author By Patrick M. Brenner
Post date March 27, 2023
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We tested the prediction that banks will step in when payday lenders face restrictions. They didn’t want our business.

Tags American Banker, Bank of America, Credit, Lending, Specialized Emergency Loans, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo

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Surviving D.C.’s Debt Disaster

Post author By D. Dowd Muska
Post date March 20, 2023
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Utah’s chances are good — but New Mexico…

Tags Entitlements, National Debt

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SPPI Employment Index: August-January

Post author By D. Dowd Muska
Post date March 17, 2023
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Cause for optimism — at least for now

Domestic Policy Government Regulation Legal and Judicial Political Thought Public Opinion Top Issues Transparency Updates

Celebrating Government Transparency with Sunshine Week

Post author By Patrick M. Brenner
Post date March 15, 2023
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Sunshine is a natural disinfectant: let it shine on every facet of government.

Tags Accountability, Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA), New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG), Open Government, Openness, Sunshine Week, Transparency

Legal New Mexico Press SPPI v New Mexico Department of Health Top Issues Updates

SPPI Files Lawsuit Against Department of Health

Post author By Southwest Public Policy Institute
Post date March 15, 2023
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Luis Sánchez Saturno/New Mexican file photo

The Southwest Public Policy Institute sues New Mexico Department of Health for violating the Inspection of Public Records Act in connection with the Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes.

Tags Accountability, Anti-Donation Clause, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Open Government, Transparency, Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes

Nevada Press Top Issues Updates

Greg Brooks Joins SPPI Board Of Directors With Nevada Expansion

Post author By Southwest Public Policy Institute
Post date March 13, 2023
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Greg Brooks, a veteran public policy and public affairs professional with over 30 years of experience, has joined the Institute’s Board of Directors.

Tags Better Cities Project, Goldwater Institute, Greg Brooks, Reason Foundation

Courts Crime and Justice Legal and Judicial Nevada New Mexico Political Thought The Constitution Top Issues

Alec Baldwin Is Right!

Well, his lawyers are — at least about one thing

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Arizona Colorado Domestic Policy Government Regulation Health Care Health Care Reform New Mexico Top Issues

Mental Illness: RxP to the Rescue

Post author By D. Dowd Muska
Post date March 10, 2023
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The deregulation answer to inadequate access

Tags Deregulation, Mental Health

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Diversity, Economics, and Income

Post author By D. Dowd Muska
Post date March 8, 2023
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What states are best-positioned to face the challenges to come?

Tags Economic Development