Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA)
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Litigation
SPPI Sues New Mexico Secretary of State for Greater Government Transparency
The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), a non-profit organization dedicated to better living through better policy, has initiated a crucial lawsuit against the New Mexico Secretary of State, Maggie Toulouse Oliver. This legal action, centered on…
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Policy Brief
Transparency is Cultural, Not Transactional
In the realm of governance, transparency and openness are not mere buzzwords but foundational pillars that uphold the edifice of democracy. In their compelling discourse, Greg Brooks and Patrick Tuohey from Better Cities Project argue that…
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Litigation
SPPI Expresses Concern Over Delays in Settlement Agreement Finalization
Albuquerque, NM — The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) today expressed its disappointment with the New Mexico Secretary of State’s office over the unexpected delay in finalizing a previously announced settlement agreement. Despite receiving verbal confirmation of a…
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In the News
KRQE Covers SPPI v City of Albuquerque
The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) has initiated legal action against the City of Albuquerque due to concerns regarding the transparency of records from its automated speed enforcement program. SPPI asserts that the records in question…
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Litigation
SPPI Reaches $22,000 Settlement With New Mexico Secretary of State
This announcement is also available as a PDF. Albuquerque, NM – The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) is pleased to announce that it has reached a $22,000 settlement with the New Mexico Secretary of State (NMSOS)…
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Litigation
Judge Rules in Favor of SPPI Against Secretary of State’s Motion to Dismiss
The court’s decision to deny the motion to dismiss is a significant development that means the lawsuit will proceed.
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Policy Brief
Celebrating Government Transparency with Sunshine Week
Sunshine is a natural disinfectant: let it shine on every facet of government.
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Litigation
New Mexico Secretary of State: “IPRA Does Not Apply”
“Invoking this argument is a dangerous threat to transparency and our very democracy.”
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Litigation
SPPI Files Lawsuit Against Secretary of State of New Mexico
A failure by a government body to acknowledge a request to inspect public records is equivalent to an improper denial.