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Poll: Las Cruces Parents Dissatisfied With Public Education

Parents of Las Cruces Public Schools students are generally dissatisfied with the public school system. What’s the solution?

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Report: They Lobby — You Pay

Why and How to Stop Taxpayer-Funded Advocacy

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SPPI Files Lawsuit to Compel Mesa Public Schools to Provide Public Records

The Southwest Public Policy Institute has filed a lawsuit against Mesa Public Schools in Arizona to compel the release of public records in compliance with Arizona Public Records Law.

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SPPI Claims New Mexico Department of Health Failed to Respond to Lawsuit

An improper response to the public records request was followed by an improper response to the lawsuit.

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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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Celebrating Government Transparency with Sunshine Week

Sunshine is a natural disinfectant: let it shine on every facet of government.

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SPPI Files Lawsuit Against Department of Health

The Southwest Public Policy Institute sues New Mexico Department of Health for violating the Inspection of Public Records Act in connection with the Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes.

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Lujan Grisham Allegedly Meddles in Medicaid Procurement

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s decision to redo New Mexico’s Medicaid contracts has sparked criticism and raised concerns about potential campaign finance influences from Centene Corporation and Western Sky Community Care.

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New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue Fabricates Documents

“How many other fake records are they creating?”

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OutSource New Mexico: Dark Money Funds ‘Left-of-Center’ SourceNM to ‘Change the Political Debate’

Dark money rears its head in New Mexico politics.