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SPPI-TV Ep. 10: Solving the Rate Cap Puzzle

Join host Patrick M. Brenner, president of the Southwest Public Policy Institute, in an insightful episode of SPPI-TV as he delves into the captivating world of interest rate caps and the role of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). With esteemed guests Todd Zywicki, renowned legal scholar, Andrew Duke, Executive Director of the Online Lenders […]

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Poll: Las Cruces Parents Dissatisfied With Public Education

Parents of Las Cruces Public Schools students are generally dissatisfied with the public school system. What’s the solution?

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SPPI Employment Index: November-April

The good times roll on — how long can they last?

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SPPI-TV Ep. 9: “They Lobby — You Pay”

Tune in to this thought-provoking episode of SPPI-TV to gain a comprehensive understanding of the detrimental impact of taxpayer-funded advocacy. In the latest episode of SPPI-TV, join hosts Dowd Muska and Patrick Brenner as they delve into the Southwest Public Policy Institute's groundbreaking report titled "They Lobby — You Pay: Why and How to Stop […]

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SPPI President to Join Lou Young Radio Show to Discuss Holtec International

Patrick Brenner will join Emmy Award-winning journalist Lou Young on “Tough Times with Lou Young” radio show to discuss the recent approval of Holtec International’s permit for a consolidated interim storage facility of spent nuclear fuel.

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Report: They Lobby — You Pay

Why and How to Stop Taxpayer-Funded Advocacy

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SPPI Files Lawsuit to Compel Mesa Public Schools to Provide Public Records

The Southwest Public Policy Institute has filed a lawsuit against Mesa Public Schools in Arizona to compel the release of public records in compliance with Arizona Public Records Law.

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New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds Due Process in PNM-Avangrid Merger

New Mexico’s Supreme Court denies a request to remand the PNM-Avangrid merger case back to the Public Regulation Commission, prolonging the legal battle and raising concerns about the state’s energy crisis.

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SPPI-TV Ep. 8: Small Reactors, Big Potential – Unleashing the Power of Nuclear Energy

In this week's episode of SPPI-TV, host D. Dowd Muska welcomes two esteemed guests to discuss the future of energy production and how nuclear energy fits into the picture. Gareth Thomas, Senior International Program Manager at Holtec International, and Mark Nelson, Managing Director at the Radiant Energy Group, provide their expert insights on small modular […]

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Las Cruces Sun News: Embracing the American Southwest’s Energy Future

A crucial opportunity exists to shape the American Southwest’s energy landscape and achieve economic growth while overcoming misguided opposition.