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Policy Brief

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.

Patrick M. BrennerJune 16, 2023
Op-Ed

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.

Originally published inThe Bakersfield Californian

D. Dowd MuskaJune 5, 2023
Op-Ed

It’s wrong to force Texans to pay for local-government lobbying

Taxpayer-funded lobbying by organizations like the Texas Association of School Boards highlights the urgent need for a united effort to end all taxpayer-funded lobbying and protect free speech.

Originally published inAustin American-Statesman

D. Dowd MuskaJune 4, 2023
Op-Ed

Your Taxes, Funding Lobbyists in Denver

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

Originally published inPagosa Daily Post

D. Dowd MuskaMay 31, 2023
Policy Brief

SPPI Employment Index: November-April

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

D. Dowd MuskaMay 22, 2023
Policy Brief

Paying for Your Golden Years, and Theirs

Local- and state-government employees need a dose of reality.

D. Dowd MuskaMay 11, 2023
Policy Brief

SPPI Employment Index: October-March

The American Southwest’s jobs boom continues.

D. Dowd MuskaApril 24, 2023
Policy Brief

We’re No. 17.5! We’re No. 17.5!

The latest research from the American Legislative Exchange Council offers more cause for optimism.

D. Dowd MuskaApril 17, 2023
Policy Brief

The Anti-College Try

The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is bad for America, but deadly for the American Southwest.

D. Dowd MuskaApril 11, 2023
Policy Brief

Boomtown U.S.A.

The American Southwest’s population growth is en fuego — well, with two exceptions.

D. Dowd MuskaApril 3, 2023