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Policy Brief
Power Grab: Why House Bill 45 is a Bad Deal for New Mexico Energy
A misguided tax increase on renewable energy that contradicts conservative principles, risks distorting the energy market, and ignores the public’s clear preference for affordable, reliable energy solutions.
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Op-Ed
Legal innovations strengthen the Southwest’s appeal
The American Southwest is cementing its position as the nation’s most business-friendly region, and a groundbreaking legal development in Texas may soon add another compelling reason for companies to relocate here. As corporate entities and individuals…
Originally published inOdessa American
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Op-Ed
SCOTUS Decision Offers Americans Unrealized Gains
The U.S. Senate investigation into Boeing’s safety practices and the FAA’s ineffective oversight revealed that Boeing, under pressure to prioritize production speed over safety, suffered quality control issues that endangered consumers. Despite these risks, the FAA’s overreliance on…
Originally published inNewsmax
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Policy Brief
What’s Up in Colorado?
Employment growth slows to nearly nothing in the Centennial State.
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Policy Brief
‘Wonderment and Bemusement’
SPPI’s vice president of research talks about the policy and culture of the Silver State.
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Policy Brief
Yeah, Um, About Those ‘Green’ Jobs…
A gusher of opportunity in the Permian Basin, as Kern County faces a frightening future.
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Policy Brief
Let’s Cancel the ‘Holidays’
Sales-tax breaks are popular, but they’re lousy fiscal policy.
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Policy Brief
Eight for Eight — Again
There’s just no stopping the American Southwest’s jobs machine.