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    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

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  December 21, 2024

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    Is Elon Musk Serious with his “Delete CFPB” Tweet?

    In a late-night post on his social media platform X, billionaire entrepreneur and incoming Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk made a bold declaration: “Delete CFPB. There are too many duplicative regulatory agencies.” Musk’s succinct…

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  November 27, 2024

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    It’s wrong to force Arizonans to pay for government lobbying

    As the smackdown over school choice in Arizona intensifies, taxpayers in the Grand Canyon State should know that they’re paying for both attacks on and defenses of the Empowerment Scholarship Account Program. The Arizona School Boards…

    Originally published inArizona Daily Star

    D. Dowd Muska  |  June 29, 2023

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    It’s wrong to force Californians to fund government lobbying

    Intergovernmental advocacy in California is compelled speech, and as such, a violation of the First Amendment.

    Originally published inThe Bakersfield Californian

    D. Dowd Muska  |  June 5, 2023

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    It’s wrong to force Texans to pay for local-government lobbying

    Taxpayer-funded lobbying by organizations like the Texas Association of School Boards highlights the urgent need for a united effort to end all taxpayer-funded lobbying and protect free speech.

    Originally published inAustin American-Statesman

    D. Dowd Muska  |  June 4, 2023

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    Your Taxes, Funding Lobbyists in Denver

    Intergovernmental advocacy is compelled speech, and as such, a violation of the First Amendment.

    Originally published inPagosa Daily Post

    D. Dowd Muska  |  May 31, 2023

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    SPPI Files Hatch Act Complaint Against Secretary Deb Haaland

    Today, a complaint was filed against Deb Haaland, United States Secretary of the Interior, for alleged violations of the Hatch Act.

    Southwest Public Policy Institute  |  October 28, 2022

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    EXCLUSIVE: New Tesla Facility to Open on Santa Ana Pueblo

    The largest all-electric vehicle manufacturer is prohibited from selling their vehicles in New Mexico. So Santa Ana Pueblo gets to capitalize on this.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  September 30, 2022

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    OutSource New Mexico: Dark Money Funds ‘Left-of-Center’ SourceNM to ‘Change the Political Debate’

    Dark money rears its head in New Mexico politics.

    Originally published inThe Conservative New Mexican

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  August 22, 2022

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    Southwest Public Policy Institute Joins Free Speech Alliance

    The Southwest Public Policy Institute is the latest addition to the Free Speech Alliance, joining over 90 organizations and individuals who oppose the silencing of conservative voices on social media. You can find out more about…

    Southwest Public Policy Institute  |  May 31, 2022

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