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

We tested the prediction that banks will step in when payday lenders face restrictions. They didn’t want our business.

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Surviving D.C.’s Debt Disaster

Utah’s chances are good — but New Mexico…

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SPPI Employment Index: August-January

Cause for optimism — at least for now

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Celebrating Government Transparency with Sunshine Week

Celebrating government transparency during Sunshine Week

Sunshine is a natural disinfectant: let it shine on every facet of government.

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SPPI Files Lawsuit Against Department of Health

Vax 2 the Max: Federico Garcia and his daughter, Kassandra Garcia, 14, wait to see how many scratch-off tickets they will win as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham spins the prize wheel for them at a vaccination event last month at Desert Sage Academy. Luis Sánchez Saturno/New Mexican file photo
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.

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Greg Brooks Joins SPPI Board Of Directors With Nevada Expansion

Greg Brooks, a veteran public policy and public affairs professional with over 30 years of experience, has joined the Institute’s Board of Directors.

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Alec Baldwin Is Right!

Well, his lawyers are — at least about one thing

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Mental Illness: RxP to the Rescue

The deregulation answer to inadequate access

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Diversity, Economics, and Income

What states are best-positioned to face the challenges to come?

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Newsmax: Does America’s Freight Industry Face an Impending Train Wreck?

Canadian Pacific

The Department of Justice has expressed concerns to the Surface Transportation Board about the proposed merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern railways.