Colorado
state of the United States of America
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Coalition Letter
SPPI Joins Coalition: Judge Bank Applications on the Statute, Not the Comment File
A new SPPI report supplies the evidentiary record: 68 million Americans live in counties with no community bank headquarters, and rate caps move credit up the income ladder rather than lowering its price.
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Op-Ed
‘For Heaven’s sake, stop it’ DIDMCA opt outs harm interstate commerce
State-level DIDMCA opt-outs threaten to fragment the national credit market.
Originally published inAmerican Banker
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Policy Brief
Government Can’t Reduce Smoking by Attacking Safer Alternatives
New Mexico legislators are considering higher taxes and new restrictions on nicotine products such as nicotine pouches. These proposals are typically framed as public-health measures. In practice, they risk doing precisely the opposite—nudging smokers back toward…
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In the News
National Media and Policy Leaders Highlight SPPI
National media, policy leaders, and regional voices alike are amplifying SPPI’s research, analysis, and solutions.
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Policy Brief
Buried in Bias
The Center for Responsible Lending’s “Buried in Debt” report fails as policy analysis.
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Press Release
Victory in Colorado: HB25-1282 Defeated
A harmful swipe fee price control bill was defeated in the Senate after passing the House, marking a major victory for economic freedom.
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Op-Ed
Credit card rewards are about to vanish, and guess who’s to blame?
This isn’t just about miles and points; it’s about economic freedom and financial choice.
Originally published inFox Business
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Policy Brief
Colorado’s House Bill 1282 Swipe Fee Legislation: A Price Control by Another Name
Colorado’s interchange swipe fee cap will ultimately harm small businesses, drive up banking costs, and gut credit card rewards.