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Anchorage Daily News: How payday loan restrictions can hurt the people they’re meant to help

How payday loan restrictions can hurt the people they’re meant to help

Good intentions don’t pay the bills. But choice, transparency, and access can.

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Fighting Back Against Rate Caps in Alaska: SPPI’s Testimony on Senate Bill 39

Alaska Senate Bill 39 Price Controls Interest Rate Caps Loans

Last week, I had the opportunity to testify before the Alaska Senate Finance Committee on the dangers of Senate Bill 39, a proposal to impose a 36% APR cap on consumer credit. Additional testimony was submitted to the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee before the bill was advanced to the Senate Finance Committee. This legislation […]