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Becky Ingoglia Joins SPPI’s Board of Directors

Phoenix, AZ – The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) is thrilled to announce the recent addition of Becky Ingoglia, a distinguished Certified Public Accountant, to its Board of Directors. Becky brings over two decades of in-depth financial experience, having showcased her exceptional skills in cash management, financial forecasting, and precision accounting through her own firm, […]

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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 seeking to protect the Constitutional rights of all New Mexicans. This emergency order has received stark criticism from across […]

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KRQE Covers SPPI v City of Albuquerque

The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) has initiated legal action against the City of Albuquerque due to concerns regarding the transparency of records from its automated speed enforcement program. SPPI asserts that the records in question are public and there should be no hurdles in accessing them. The Institute believes there could be potential biases […]

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SPPI Files Lawsuit Against the Albuquerque Automated Speed Enforcement Citation Program

Albuquerque, NM – The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), a non-profit organization dedicated to transparency and integrity in public policy, announced today that it has initiated a lawsuit against the City of Albuquerque and Ethan Watson, in his official capacity as the City Clerk, alleging violations of the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act […]

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SPPI-TV Ep. 17: What’s the right minimum wage?

In the latest episode of SPPI-TV, join us for a thought-provoking discussion on one of the most debated topics in public policy: the minimum wage. Our guest, Rebekah Paxton, Director of Research and State Coalitions at the Employment Policies Institute, brings her expertise to shed light on this critical issue. Hosted by D. Dowd Muska, […]

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SPPI-TV Ep. 16: What’s a Microschool?

In the latest episode of SPPI-TV, titled “What’s a Microschool?”, host Patrick Brenner sits down with special guest Don Soifer, the cofounder and CEO of the National Microschooling Center. Join them as they delve into the fascinating world of microschools and explore their potential to revolutionize education. Don Soifer is a visionary leader who has […]

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SPPI Receives Grant Award from Google to Advance Research and Innovation

The Southwest Public Policy Institute, a nonprofit nonpartisan think tank focusing on the real issues impacting families and businesses in the American Southwest, has received a $120,000 grant award from Google to advance research and innovation.

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Amazon Renews Partnership Commitment with SPPI for Second Year

The Southwest Public Policy Institute, a nonprofit nonpartisan think tank focusing on the real issues impacting families and businesses in the American Southwest, is pleased to announce its partnership with Amazon has been renewed for a second year.

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SPPI President, Patrick Brenner, to Speak at Independent Women’s Forum Panel

We are thrilled to announce that Patrick Brenner, president of the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), will be representing SPPI as a distinguished panelist at the Independent Women’s Forum. The panel will test a simple, powerful idea: how do we ensure fair lending policies for vulnerable Americans; and will bring together experts to address the […]

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SPPI-TV Ep. 15: Expanding Educational Opportunities

In this episode, hosts Patrick M. Brenner and D. Dowd Muska are joined by special guest Shawn Peterson, President of Catholic Education Partners. Together, they delve into the hotly debated topic of universal school choice. Join us as we explore the potential benefits and challenges of implementing universal school choice policies. Shawn Peterson brings his […]