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Out of One, Many

Why banks, payment networks, merchant servicers, and financial firms will face a harder four years, and what to do about it.

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SPPI Welcomes Zachary Fort to Board of Directors

The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) is proud to announce the unanimous appointment of Zachary Fort to its Board of Directors during the Institute’s quarterly board meeting held Monday, August 11th. Fort’s appointment comes as SPPI recognizes the dedicated service of three outgoing board members—Megan DeLaRosa, Becky Ingoglia, and Patrick O’Brien—whose terms have reached their […]

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SPPI Ranked #1 in State SEO Rankings by Tallest Tree

SPPI debuts at #1 in Tallest Tree’s State SEO Rankings, delivering over 20 times the expected online reach per dollar spent.

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SPPI Joins National Coalition Calling for Accountability in the Non-Profit Hospital Sector

“Large nonprofit hospital systems have exploited taxpayer subsidies and regulatory loopholes while failing to deliver the public benefit they promise.”

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The Southwest Public Policy Institute Proudly Presents: The Economic Dunce Award

For exceptional achievement in ignoring market realities and promoting policies that backfire spectacularly.

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Unlicensed, Unregulated, Unpunished: Still No Justice in Tara Jaramillo’s Predatory Lending Scheme

Tara Jaramillo’s payday lending scheme didn’t happen despite New Mexico’s interest rate cap: it happened because of it, with a little help from Fred Nathan and the price-fixing crusaders at Think New Mexico.

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‘Black Market Payday’ Makes Headlines: Unlicensed Lending by Tara Jaramillo

Price controls like New Mexico’s 36% APR cap have driven vulnerable workers into the hands of unlicensed lenders.

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Victory for Alaskans: Governor Mike Dunleavy Vetoes Harmful Price Control Bill

The veto of Alaska’s SB 39 preserves critical credit access for underserved consumers and rejects the failed model of rate caps seen in New Mexico and Illinois.

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SPPI Joins Coalition Urging the CFTC to Remove Red Tape on Prediction Markets

The coalition urges the CFTC to cut red tape on prediction markets and embrace permissionless innovation.

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Fox Business Spotlights SPPI’s Latest Report on Credit Access and Lead Generators

National media coverage affirms the importance of preserving consumer choice and innovation in financial matchmaking.

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