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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

  • Op-Ed

    Haaland v. Brackeen: Tribal Sovereignty Wins

    The Supreme Court of the United States affirms a significant victory for tribal sovereignty, protecting the cultural identity of Native Americans.

    Originally published inAlbuquerque Journal

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  June 22, 2023

  • Op-Ed

    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

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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

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    SPPI Partners with Holtec International to Drive Innovation in Energy and Public Policy

    The two organizations forge a strategic partnership to drive innovation in energy and public policy, aiming to improve the quality of life in the American Southwest and promote sustainable solutions.

    Southwest Public Policy Institute  |  May 19, 2023

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    SPPI President to Join Lou Young Radio Show to Discuss Holtec International

    Patrick Brenner will join Emmy Award-winning journalist Lou Young on “Tough Times with Lou Young” radio show to discuss the recent approval of Holtec International’s permit for a consolidated interim storage facility of spent nuclear fuel.

    Southwest Public Policy Institute  |  May 18, 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

  • Op-Ed

    Embracing the American Southwest’s Energy Future

    A crucial opportunity exists to shape the American Southwest’s energy landscape and achieve economic growth while overcoming misguided opposition.

    Originally published inLas Cruces Sun-News

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 11, 2023

  • Policy Brief

    The Importance of Intellectual Property Protections in Fighting Pandemics

    The proposal to extend the IP waiver under the TRIPS Agreement for COVID-19 diagnostics and therapeutics would worsen the burden on innovators and have disastrous consequences for the American Southwest and the nation.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 8, 2023

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    SPPI Takes Vegas: A High-Stakes Discussion on Emergency Lending

    SPPI shares insights on the impact of the war on specialized emergency lending at AFSA’s conference in Las Vegas.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 1, 2023

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