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SPPI Condemns CFPB for Alleged Discrimination Against Black and Hispanic Employees

Rio Rancho, NM – The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) strongly condemns the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for alleged racial discrimination against at least 85 Black and Hispanic employees. This follows news that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has approved a $6 million settlement of class claims of alleged discrimination […]

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SPPI Launches Bureau to Protect Financial Consumers

Rio Rancho, NM — The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) has launched its own Bureau to Protect Financial Consumers from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (BPFCCFPB). The BPFCCFPB seeks to provide financial consumers with an avenue to report malfeasance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), such as their recent data breach which exposed users to malicious […]

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Stacy on the Right with Patrick: the Rape at Rio Rancho’s ASK Academy

In a recent interview with Stacy Washington from Stacy on the Right on Sirius XM Patriot, we delved into the deeply concerning ASK Academy rape incident, shedding light on the impact of gender-inclusive policies on women's safety in schools. This thought-provoking discussion explored the case in detail, the challenges faced by the victim's family, and […]

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SPPI Claims New Mexico Department of Health Failed to Respond to Lawsuit

An improper response to the public records request was followed by an improper response to the lawsuit.

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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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Southwest Public Policy Institute Joins Atlas Network

“We’re looking forward to working closely with the Atlas Network team as we expand the scope of our work.”

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New Mexico Secretary of State: “IPRA Does Not Apply”

“Invoking this argument is a dangerous threat to transparency and our very democracy.”

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SPPI Files Lawsuit Against Secretary of State of New Mexico

A failure by a government body to acknowledge a request to inspect public records is equivalent to an improper denial.

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D. Dowd Muska Joins Southwest Public Policy Institute as Senior Fellow

The Southwest Public Policy Institute is pleased to announce today that Dowd Muska has joined as a senior fellow.

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SPPI Files Lawsuit Against New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue

A failure to acknowledge a request to inspect records by a government body is equivalent to an improper denial.