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SPPI Employment Index: September-February

Recession? Not here!

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A Mother Lode of Obstructionism

What does it take to get a copper mine approved in Arizona?

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American Banker: If I Can’t Get An ‘Emergency’ Loan From A Bank, It’s Not Clear Who Possibly Can

We tested the prediction that banks will step in when payday lenders face restrictions. They didn’t want our business.

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SPPI Employment Index: August-January

Cause for optimism — at least for now

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Celebrating Government Transparency with Sunshine Week

Sunshine is a natural disinfectant: let it shine on every facet of government.

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Greg Brooks Joins SPPI Board Of Directors With Nevada Expansion

Greg Brooks, a veteran public policy and public affairs professional with over 30 years of experience, has joined the Institute’s Board of Directors.

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Lujan Grisham Allegedly Meddles in Medicaid Procurement

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s decision to redo New Mexico’s Medicaid contracts has sparked criticism and raised concerns about potential campaign finance influences from Centene Corporation and Western Sky Community Care.

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Why is New Mexico Proposing Single-Payer Healthcare?

The Medicaid Forward Plan, introduced as House Bill 400, is aimed at creating a state-administered health coverage plan.

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Hail to the American Southwest

The presidency and our region

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No. 47 Stumbled — No. 48 Soared

Why New Mexico has languished and Arizona has thrived