Policy Brief
Analysis and commentary; the default for shorter pieces.
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Policy Brief
Diversity, Economics, and Income
What states are best-positioned to face the challenges to come?
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Food, Folks, and Fiscal Policy
Is taxing groceries ‘regressive’?
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The Efficiency Dilemma: Examining Energy Sector Jobs and Electricity Generation in the US
Solar energy is the least efficient utility-scale electric generation source in terms of electricity produced per employee.
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Lujan Grisham Allegedly Meddles in Medicaid Procurement
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s decision to redo New Mexico’s Medicaid contracts has sparked criticism and raised concerns about potential campaign finance influences from Centene Corporation and Western Sky Community Care.
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Austin, We Have a Problem
Space is booming in Texas — it doesn’t ‘need’ corporate welfare
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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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Why is New Mexico Proposing Single-Payer Healthcare?
The Medicaid Forward Plan, introduced as House Bill 400, is aimed at creating a state-administered health coverage plan.
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Hail to the American Southwest
The presidency and our region
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No. 47 Stumbled — No. 48 Soared
Why New Mexico has languished and Arizona has thrived
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Policy Brief
Hope Is Not an Economic-Development Strategy
Why is it so difficult to admit that Spaceport America is a complete bust?