Economic Opportunity
Jobs, taxes, budgets, corporate welfare and trade.
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Policy Brief
The Lone Star State’s Very Good Year
Texas has seen a significant increase in population and economic growth in recent years, attracting both domestic and foreign investment, largely due to the state’s favorable policies including no income tax, a reasonable regulatory burden, restrained…
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Op-Ed
Proposed Rail Acquisition Undermines American Competition and Economic Growth
At this time of uncertainty in the global marketplace, it is imperative to promote competitive and efficient supply chain solutions for the good of American economic security and competitive markets.
Originally published inThe Center Square
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Op-Ed
OutSource New Mexico: Dark Money Funds ‘Left-of-Center’ SourceNM to ‘Change the Political Debate’
Dark money rears its head in New Mexico politics.
Originally published inThe Conservative New Mexican
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Policy Brief
It’s Time to Redistribute New Mexico’s Government-Accumulated Wealth
As the oil and gas industry in New Mexico booms, the state’s projected revenue for the 2024 fiscal year is close to $12 billion. We believe it’s time for the state to consider redistributing some of…
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Policy Brief
Direct Democracy: Two Wins, Four Losses
The red wave turned out to be more of a red trickle.
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SPPI-TV
Podcast: the Bonds and Amendments on New Mexico’s 2022 Ballot
Early childhood education, exploiting the Land Grant Permanent Fund, and judicial reform are topics found on New Mexico’s ballots.
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Policy Brief
SPPI Job Index: Dark Clouds Are Gathering
Today’s fresh employment numbers from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics are concerning.
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Policy Brief
COVID Recovery: How is the American Southwest Doing?
States throughout the region boast a wide disparity of economic recovery in the aftermath of the pandemic.
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Policy Brief
Supply Chain Disruptions Continue To Interrupt Business Operations
Increasing domestic manufacturing capabilities through licensing freedom and red tape reduction can be an investment in future economic security.
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Policy Brief
New Mexico’s Budget Surplus Should Fund School Choice Or Tax Cuts
Lawmakers have access to $2.5 billion in “new” money: will they choose education freedom or tax reduction?