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    Transmission Without Representation

    The Senate permitting bill would vastly expand the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s power, letting unelected federal regulators site transmission lines over state, local and community objections, and could shift the cost of blue-state renewable mandates onto…

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  October 27, 2026

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    Banning rent algorithms will not build apartments

    We must make construction attractive to developers.

    Originally published inThe Washington Times

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  October 20, 2026

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    SPPI in the News

    August coverage spanning insurance regulation, debit interchange, employee ownership, and how New Mexico policy affects national policy.

    Southwest Public Policy Institute  |  August 30, 2026

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    Instead of Taxing the Rich, Let Americans Invest Like Them

    America has created two classes of retirement savers: One class gets access to the full economy, while the other gets a neutered imitation of it.

    Originally published inNational Review

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 19, 2026

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    Zachary Fort Featured in National Public Lands Debate

    Media coverage highlights SPPI Vice Chairman Zachary Fort’s leadership and policy engagement during debate over Bureau of Land Management nomination.

    Southwest Public Policy Institute  |  February 26, 2026

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    Trump’s Tariffs Are Changing How Consumers Use Credit

    Tariffs and credit price controls are squeezing American families From both sides.

    Originally published inDC Journal

    Lucas J. Parker  |  December 15, 2025

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    New Mexico knows Trump’s BLM nominee. Back away.

    Former New Mexico Republican chairman Steve Pearce is the opposite of what the complex agency needs.

    Originally published inThe Washington Post

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  November 18, 2025

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    SPPI Announces Support for Nonpartisan Impeachment Efforts

    The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) has announced its support for the impeachment efforts against Governor Lujan Grisham led by Representative Stefani Lord. This nonpartisan movement of Republicans, Democrats, and New Mexicans across the state is…

    Southwest Public Policy Institute  |  September 20, 2023

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    The Biden White House Gives Copper the Shaft

    One of the country’s largest mineral reserves remains unmined amid environmental and legal challenges.

    Originally published inNational Review

    D. Dowd Muska  |  April 25, 2023

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    Austin and Santa Fe Can’t Nuke the Constitution

    The Supremacy Clause is the ultimate deterrent

    D. Dowd Muska  |  March 31, 2023

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