United States Senate
upper house of the United States Congress
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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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Testimony & Comments
A Call for Prudent Consumer Credit Legislation in Alaska
Representing the Southwest Public Policy Institute, I recently had the opportunity to testify before the Alaska House Finance Committee and the Alaska Senate Community and Regional Affairs Committee regarding proposed legislation on consumer credit. The bills…
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Press Release
SPPI to Testify in Alaska Against Consumer Credit Price Control Bills
The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) has been invited to provide expert testimony in the upcoming legislative sessions for Alaska House Bill 145 and Alaska Senate Bill 264, which will take place on April 30, 2024.
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Policy Brief
New Mexico’s Online Candidate Nominating Petition Signature Portal
In 2023, New Mexico took a pioneering step forward in electoral processes. The recent adoption of the Online Candidate Nominating Petition Signature Portal by the Secretary of State, Maggie Toulouse Oliver, marks a significant milestone in…
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Policy Brief
Food, Folks, and Fiscal Policy
Is taxing groceries ‘regressive’?
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Policy Brief
A Balancing Act between Patient Rights and Healthcare Provider Needs
New Mexico is facing a healthcare provider shortage, exacerbated by challenges in medical malpractice payouts and high malpractice caps.
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Policy Brief
Draining the Swamp, from a Distance
What states are doing to combat D.C.’s dysfunction