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A Mother Lode of Obstructionism

What does it take to get a copper mine approved in Arizona?

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American Banker: If I Can’t Get An ‘Emergency’ Loan From A Bank, It’s Not Clear Who Possibly Can

We tested the prediction that banks will step in when payday lenders face restrictions. They didn’t want our business.

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Surviving D.C.’s Debt Disaster

Utah’s chances are good — but New Mexico…

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SPPI Employment Index: August-January

Cause for optimism — at least for now

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A Victory for Constitutional Constraint

A special prosecutor concedes to the separation of powers

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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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Alec Baldwin Is Right!

Well, his lawyers are — at least about one thing

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Mental Illness: RxP to the Rescue

The deregulation answer to inadequate access

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Diversity, Economics, and Income

What states are best-positioned to face the challenges to come?

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Report: No Loan for You!

How the war on specialized emergency loans has hurt New Mexicans.