• Press Release

    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…

  • Press Release

    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.

  • Policy Brief

    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…

  • Policy Brief

    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.

  • Event

    SPPI President, Patrick Brenner, to Speak at Independent Women’s Forum Panel

    We are thrilled to announce that Patrick Brenner, president of the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), will be representing SPPI as a distinguished panelist at the Independent Women’s Forum. The panel will test a simple, powerful…

  • SPPI-TV

    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…

  • SPPI-TV

    Indian Country

    Join us on the next episode of SPPI-TV as we dive into the latest Native American current events with our special guest, Dr. Katherine Spilde. In this episode, we'll explore two significant developments: the Chaco Canyon…

  • SPPI-TV

    Stacy on the Right with Patrick: the Rape at Rio Rancho’s ASK Academy

    In a recent interview with Stacy Washington from Stacy on the Right on Sirius XM Patriot, we delved into the deeply concerning ASK Academy rape incident, shedding light on the impact of gender-inclusive policies on women's…

  • SPPI-TV

    Discussions Abroad

    In the latest episode of SPPI-TV, the public policy podcast of the Southwest Public Policy Institute, join host and SPPI president Patrick M. Brenner as he embarks on a captivating international journey. Titled "Discussions Abroad," this…

  • Policy Brief

    In which Southwest states do residents pay the most sales tax?

    New Mexico and Nevada lead the region, while Oklahoma and Utah report the lowest sales tax burdens.