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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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    New Mexico Parents Are Dissatisfied, Want Choices

    Parents in New Mexico’s largest school districts express dissatisfaction with the quality of public education.

    Originally published inAlbuquerque Journal

    Brooke Hajny  |  June 26, 2023

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    Embracing the American Southwest’s Energy Future

    A crucial opportunity exists to shape the American Southwest’s energy landscape and achieve economic growth while overcoming misguided opposition.

    Originally published inLas Cruces Sun-News

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 11, 2023

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    The Biden White House Gives Copper the Shaft

    One of the country’s largest mineral reserves remains unmined amid environmental and legal challenges.

    Originally published inNational Review

    D. Dowd Muska  |  April 25, 2023

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    If I Can’t Get An ‘Emergency’ Loan From A Bank, It’s Not Clear Who Possibly Can

    We tested the prediction that banks will step in when payday lenders face restrictions. They didn’t want our business.

    Originally published inAmerican Banker

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  March 27, 2023

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    Does America’s Freight Industry Face an Impending Train Wreck?

    The Department of Justice has expressed concerns to the Surface Transportation Board about the proposed merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern railways.

    Originally published inNewsmax

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  March 8, 2023

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    Spent Nuclear Fuel Provides an Opportunity

    But standing in the way is the worst kind of NIMBY opportunism.

    Originally published inSanta Fe New Mexican

    D. Dowd Muska  |  February 12, 2023

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    Proposed Rail Acquisition Undermines American Competition and Economic Growth

    At this time of uncertainty in the global marketplace, it is imperative to promote competitive and efficient supply chain solutions for the good of American economic security and competitive markets.

    Originally published inThe Center Square

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  December 29, 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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    New Mexico’s Spaceport Subsidies Are A Cautionary Tale About Corporate Welfare Being A Black Hole

    New Mexicans are left holding the $275 million bag as Richard Branson moves Virgin Galactic’s manufacturing to Arizona.

    Originally published inThe Federalist

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  July 25, 2022

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