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

Post author By Patrick M. Brenner
Post date April 22, 2023
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The court’s decision to deny the motion to dismiss is a significant development that means the lawsuit will proceed.

Tags Government Accountability, Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA), Open Government, Public Records, Transparency

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SPPI-TV: Breaking Barriers with Occupational Licensing Reform

Post author By D. Dowd Muska
Post date April 21, 2023
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Tags Economic Opportunity, Occupational Licensing

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SPPI-TV Ep. 5: Breaking Barriers with Occupational Licensing Reform

Post author By Patrick M. Brenner
Post date April 21, 2023
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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 […]

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We’re No. 17.5! We’re No. 17.5!

Post author By D. Dowd Muska
Post date April 17, 2023
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The latest research from the American Legislative Exchange Council offers more cause for optimism.

Tags Economic Development

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SPPI-TV: Saving the Electoral College

Post author By D. Dowd Muska
Post date April 14, 2023
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Tags Electoral College

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Dr. Vicki Alger Joins SPPI Board of Directors in Arizona

Post author By Southwest Public Policy Institute
Post date April 14, 2023
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Vicki E. Alger, Ph.D., a distinguished education policy expert with over 20 years of experience, has been appointed to the Institute’s Board of Directors.