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    SPPI Announces Trial Date in Legal Battle Against New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue

    Albuquerque, NM—The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) announces a significant update in its ongoing legal battle with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department (NMTRD) regarding violations of the state’s Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA).…

    Liam Gray  |  October 15, 2024

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    SPPI in the News: Exposing Albuquerque’s Public Records Misconduct

    Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) has been featured in multiple news outlets this past week, spotlighting our ongoing efforts to ensure government transparency in Albuquerque. Our recent lawsuit against the City of Albuquerque, which seeks to…

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  October 12, 2024

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    SPPI Files Lawsuit to Expose Potential Misconduct in Albuquerque’s Public Records Request Process

    The Institute has sued the City of Albuquerque for violating the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act by refusing to provide access to a public records request database.

    Liam Gray  |  September 18, 2024

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    The Politicization of the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office

    The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) is committed to promoting transparency and accountability in government. This policy brief addresses the ongoing politicization of the Office of the Secretary of State (SOS) in New Mexico under Maggie…

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  September 10, 2024

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    Government hiding data showing EV mandates disproportionately burden lower-Income families

    New Mexico’s lack of transparency and fabricated data on electric vehicle mandates raises serious concerns about their disproportionate impact on lower-income families and the erosion of democratic accountability.

    Originally published inAlbuquerque Journal

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  September 1, 2024

  • Policy Brief

    The Government Really Thinks We’re Stupid

    New Mexico’s lack of transparency and fabricated data are undermining public trust, stifling honest policy debate, and disproportionately burdening lower-income families with unjust mandates.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  August 29, 2024

  • Litigation

    SPPI Prepares for Trial Against New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department

    The Southwest Public Policy Institute is gearing up for trial against the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department’s Motor Vehicle Division under the Inspection of Public Records Act to uphold open government and ensure transparency.

    Liam Gray  |  August 19, 2024

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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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    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

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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.

    Liam Gray  |  May 16, 2024

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