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Originally published at santafenewmexican.com on April 26, 2025. America may finally be turning a corner in the opioid crisis. For the first time in years, overdose deaths are declining. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported a 17% decrease in opioid-related fatalities between July 2023 and July 2024: a promising sign that prevention and […]
The $26 billion opioid settlement offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to combat America’s deadliest drug crisis, if states and localities spend the funds transparently, strategically, and solely on opioid abatement.
This isn’t just about miles and points; it’s about economic freedom and financial choice.
A group of states are pursuing similar efforts to cap credit card interchange fees, endangering rewards programs that customers value, and raising concerns about an illegal interstate compact.
Colorado’s interchange swipe fee cap will ultimately harm small businesses, drive up banking costs, and gut credit card rewards.
And benefit the nation, too.
Musk’s declaration marks a defining victory for the Southwest Public Policy Institute, affirming our relentless efforts to expose and dismantle the CFPB.
CFPB is doing more harm than good, and its dissolution is not just a policy preference but an economic necessity.
Rohit Chopra’s tenure of regulatory overreach and punitive enforcement has harmed consumers and stifled financial innovation.
“The road to hell is paved with good intentions.”