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    The Hidden Costs of New Mexico’s New Building Codes: A Threat to Affordable Housing

    New Mexico’s new building codes may drive up home construction costs, potentially pricing many families out of the housing market and undermining efforts to affordability.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  August 13, 2024

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    De-Banking of Trump Lawyer a Sign of Control to Come

    John Eastman’s plight highlights a concerning trend towards using economic leverage for political and social control, resembling aspects of China’s Social Credit System.

    Originally published inNewsmax

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 31, 2024

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    Colorado Attorney General’s Office Weaponized for “Consumer Advocacy”

    The office of the Colorado Attorney General, led by Phil Weiser, appears to be increasingly weaponizing its consumer protection mandate to pursue a politically motivated agenda under the guise of “consumer advocacy.” This trend not only…

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 30, 2024

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    SPPI Announces New Partnership with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

    This new partnership comes with SPPI’s latest effort to enforce transparency with the Colorado Attorney General’s office.

    Liam Gray  |  May 30, 2024

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    The CFPB Attacks SoLo Funds

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has attacked SoLo Funds, the nation’s largest consumer-facing Black-led and owned fintech.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 23, 2024

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    Colorado’s War on Credit

    Colorado’s HB23-1229 threatens consumer access to credit and economic growth.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 23, 2024

  • Policy Brief

    We Told You So: CFPB’s Assault on Buy Now, Pay Later Tools

    In a move that was as predictable as it is alarming, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has once again overstepped its bounds, targeting immensely popular Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) tools. As I anticipated, the…

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 22, 2024

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    The Supreme Court has emboldened the CFPB, threatening American consumers

    The Supreme Court’s recent ruling will only embolden CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, who has increasingly instituted overly broad regulatory actions.

    Originally published inThe Hill

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 20, 2024

  • Policy Brief

    The US Bank Simple Loan is Hardly Simple

    The US Bank Simple Loan is a classic example of how big banks can take something simple and make it incredibly complex.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 16, 2024

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    SPPI Expresses Disappointment in Supreme Court Ruling Upholding CFPB Funding Structure

    The Southwest Public Policy Institute warns that this decision will embolden regulatory overreach and drive consumer prices up.

    Southwest Public Policy Institute  |  May 16, 2024

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