Transparency
Model Legislation
NAIC Transparency and Accountability Act
Michigan has required the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to report to its legislature since 1998. Forty-nine states have not. Model legislation, free to adopt, from the Southwest Public Policy Institute.
Press Release
Annual Report 2026
The Southwest Public Policy Institute is proud to release its 2026 Annual Report. What began in 2022 as a lean, technology-driven startup has grown into a national force for transparency, accountability, and market-based public policy reform.…
Press Release
SPPI Receives 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid
The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) has been awarded the 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly Guidestar), the premier recognition for nonprofit transparency and accountability. The Platinum Seal is the highest level of distinction…
Policy Brief
Transparency and Trust in New Mexico’s Election Technology
New Mexico recently unveiled the Online Candidate Nominating Petition Signature Portal, a digital platform designed to simplify the nomination process for candidates. This initiative, part of a broader movement to enhance electoral accessibility and security, represents…
Policy Brief
Celebrating Government Transparency with Sunshine Week
Sunshine is a natural disinfectant: let it shine on every facet of government.