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In Denver, They Lobbied, and You Paid

Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

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Let’s Cancel the ‘Holidays’

Sales-tax breaks are popular, but they’re lousy fiscal policy.

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Eight for Eight — Again

There’s just no stopping the American Southwest’s jobs machine.

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The Southwest’s Spaceport Scorecard

After more than two decades, there’s precious little ‘return’ from all the ‘public investment.’

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In which Southwest states do residents pay the most sales tax?

New Mexico and Nevada lead the region, while Oklahoma and Utah report the lowest sales tax burdens.

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Bakersfield Californian: It’s wrong to force Californians to fund government lobbying

Intergovernmental advocacy in California is compelled speech, and as such, a violation of the First Amendment.

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Pagosa Daily Post: Your Taxes, Funding Lobbyists in Denver

Intergovernmental advocacy is compelled speech, and as such, a violation of the First Amendment.

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SPPI Employment Index: November-April

The good times roll on — how long can they last?

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Shaking Up Your Rattlesnakes

Fifty years ago, Washington’s plans for ‘peaceful nuclear explosions’ ended in Colorado.

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Report: They Lobby — You Pay

Why and How to Stop Taxpayer-Funded Advocacy