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Safeguarding Access to Lending Services for Unbanked and Low-Income Americans

Last week, the Southwest Public Policy Institute joined Carrie Sheffield from the Independent Women’s Forum, Tirzah Duren from the American Consumer Institute, and Ann Petros from the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions for the panel discussion “Protecting Lending Services For Unbanked, Low-Income Americans”, part of IWF’s Center for Economic Opportunity Policy Chat series. In […]

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Holtec International’s Patrick O’Brien Joins SPPI’s Board of Directors

The latest addition to the Board of Directors strengthens the Institute’s commitment to the energy sector in the American Southwest.

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SPPI-TV Ep. 16: What’s a Microschool?

In the latest episode of SPPI-TV, titled “What’s a Microschool?”, host Patrick Brenner sits down with special guest Don Soifer, the cofounder and CEO of the National Microschooling Center. Join them as they delve into the fascinating world of microschools and explore their potential to revolutionize education. Don Soifer is a visionary leader who has […]

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SPPI Receives Grant Award from Google to Advance Research and Innovation

The Southwest Public Policy Institute, a nonprofit nonpartisan think tank focusing on the real issues impacting families and businesses in the American Southwest, has received a $120,000 grant award from Google to advance research and innovation.

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Amazon Renews Partnership Commitment with SPPI for Second Year

The Southwest Public Policy Institute, a nonprofit nonpartisan think tank focusing on the real issues impacting families and businesses in the American Southwest, is pleased to announce its partnership with Amazon has been renewed for a second year.

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Wake Gardner Chosen as Recipient of the Marianne T. Anderson Memorial Fellowship

The latest recipient of the Marianne T. Anderson Memorial Fellowship has been announced.

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Shocking Decline in Academic Scores Revealed: Are Our Schools Failing?

Recent data from the National Assessment of Academic Progress (NAEP), also known as the “Nation’s Report Card,” reveals a significant decline in reading and math scores for 13-year-olds. The results highlight the academic failures caused by COVID lockdowns and school closures. The average scores in reading have dropped to levels last observed in the 1970s, […]

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Embracing the Spirit of Independence

On this day of remembrance, let us honor those who have served and continue to serve our country, protecting the freedom and rights we hold dear.

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RealClearMarkets: 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 of America, Wells Fargo, Huntington Bank, and others as alternatives. Recently, those same activists have thrown in support for […]

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SPPI-TV Ep. 15: Expanding Educational Opportunities

In this episode, hosts Patrick M. Brenner and D. Dowd Muska are joined by special guest Shawn Peterson, President of Catholic Education Partners. Together, they delve into the hotly debated topic of universal school choice. Join us as we explore the potential benefits and challenges of implementing universal school choice policies. Shawn Peterson brings his […]