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SPPI Mourns the Loss of Founding Board Member, James Hallinan

Albuquerque, NM — It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that the Southwest Public Policy Institute announces the passing of our founding board member, James Hallinan. The Institute extends its deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and colleagues during this time of grief and loss. James Hallinan, a prominent New Mexico political consultant, passed away at […]

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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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Pew Charitable Trust Scraps “Consumer Finance” Project After SPPI Debunks Pew’s Findings

Albuquerque, NM — The Pew Charitable Trusts has “archived” their Consumer Finance project and reassigned Alex Horrowitz as Project Manager of their Housing Policy Initiative. Earlier this year, the Pew Charitable Trusts released a study that claimed that six of the eight largest banks now offer affordable small loans. In another study, Horowitz wrote: “Pew’s […]

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Holtec International’s Patrick O’Brien Joins SPPI’s Board of Directors

The latest addition to the Board of Directors strengthens the Institute’s commitment to the energy sector in the American Southwest.

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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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Wake Gardner Chosen as Recipient of the Marianne T. Anderson Memorial Fellowship

The latest recipient of the Marianne T. Anderson Memorial Fellowship has been announced.

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SPPI-TV Ep. 13: Discussions Abroad

In the latest episode of SPPI-TV, the public policy podcast of the Southwest Public Policy Institute, join host and SPPI president Patrick M. Brenner as he embarks on a captivating international journey. Titled "Discussions Abroad," this episode offers a unique glimpse into the lives and perspectives of Patrick's family members, who are currently enjoying their […]

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Introducing “Off the Record”

“Off the Record” is a new regular event by the Southwest Public Policy Institute.

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SPPI-TV Ep. 12: Bitcoin and Decentralized Finance

Join us for the next episode of SPPI-TV titled "Bitcoin Mining and Decentralized Finance" as we explore the fascinating world of cryptocurrency and its impact on the economy, energy grid, and the environment. Our guest speakers for this episode are Eric Peterson, the Policy Director with Satoshi Action Fund, and John Berlau, senior fellow and […]