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    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…

    Southwest Public Policy Institute  |  June 23, 2023

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    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.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  June 16, 2023

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    It’s wrong to force Californians to fund government lobbying

    Intergovernmental advocacy in California is compelled speech, and as such, a violation of the First Amendment.

    Originally published inThe Bakersfield Californian

    D. Dowd Muska  |  June 5, 2023

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    It’s wrong to force Texans to pay for local-government lobbying

    Taxpayer-funded lobbying by organizations like the Texas Association of School Boards highlights the urgent need for a united effort to end all taxpayer-funded lobbying and protect free speech.

    Originally published inAustin American-Statesman

    D. Dowd Muska  |  June 4, 2023

  • Op-Ed

    Your Taxes, Funding Lobbyists in Denver

    Intergovernmental advocacy is compelled speech, and as such, a violation of the First Amendment.

    Originally published inPagosa Daily Post

    D. Dowd Muska  |  May 31, 2023

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    SPPI Employment Index: November-April

    The good times roll on — how long can they last?

    D. Dowd Muska  |  May 22, 2023

  • White Paper No. 3

    They Lobby — You Pay

    Why and How to Stop Taxpayer-Funded Advocacy

    D. Dowd Muska and Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 17, 2023

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    Paying for Your Golden Years, and Theirs

    Local- and state-government employees need a dose of reality.

    D. Dowd Muska  |  May 11, 2023

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    Corporate Welfare – Make it Stop!

    In the latest episode of SPPI-TV, Dowd Muska and John Mozena take center stage to discuss the controversial topic of corporate welfare. John, the President of the Center for Economic Accountability, has been on both sides…

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 5, 2023

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    SPPI Employment Index: October-March

    The American Southwest’s jobs boom continues.

    D. Dowd Muska  |  April 24, 2023

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