Oklahoma
state of the United States of America
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Policy Brief
‘Unpleasantly Surprised Almost Every Single Day’
Is promoting tourism a legitimate government function?
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Policy Brief
Let the Sessions (and the Spending) Begin!
All eight states of the American Southwest are, or will soon be, in session. Will legislators return budget surpluses to inflation-battered taxpayers, or launch spend-a-thons?
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Op-Ed
Proposed Rail Acquisition Undermines American Competition and Economic Growth
At this time of uncertainty in the global marketplace, it is imperative to promote competitive and efficient supply chain solutions for the good of American economic security and competitive markets.
Originally published inThe Center Square
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Policy Brief
Solar in the Southwest: A Bright Shining Disappointment
Solar is a bust, even in the sun-drenched Southwest. If it can’t make it here, it can’t make it anywhere.
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Policy Brief
SPPI Job Index: Dark Clouds Are Gathering
Today’s fresh employment numbers from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics are concerning.
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Policy Brief
COVID Recovery: How is the American Southwest Doing?
States throughout the region boast a wide disparity of economic recovery in the aftermath of the pandemic.
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Policy Brief
Latest Unemployment Rates of the American Southwest
The latest unemployment figures have been released by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. In April 2022, New Mexico tops the list as the state with the worst unemployment rate in the country at 5.3%.…