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SPPI-TV Ep. 6: No Loan For You! Las Vegas Conference After Action Report

In this podcast episode, we discuss the aftermath of the AFSA 2023 Independents Conference & Expo, where Patrick Brenner, President of the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), presented findings from the "No Loan for You!" report. The report sheds light on how the war on specialized emergency lending is negatively impacting the unbanked and underbanked […]

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Why Retail Bad Debt Statutes are Vital for Businesses and Consumers Alike

HB 3389 in Texas is critical for protecting consumers and businesses.

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National Review: The Biden White House Gives Copper the Shaft

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

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SPPI Employment Index: October-March

The American Southwest’s jobs boom continues.

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SPPI Offers Driven Students Exciting Fellowship Opportunity

Jack Radomski and Brandt Kringlie are the inaugural recipients of the Marianne T. Anderson Memorial Fellowship.

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Judge Rules in Favor of SPPI Against Secretary of State’s Motion to Dismiss

The court’s decision to deny the motion to dismiss is a significant development that means the lawsuit will proceed.

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SPPI-TV: Breaking Barriers with Occupational Licensing Reform

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SPPI-TV Ep. 5: Breaking Barriers with Occupational Licensing Reform

Join us for a lively discussion on the latest report from the Archbridge Institute about the State Occupational Licensing Index. Our panelists, Edward Timmons and Noah Trudeau, will explore the report's findings, which reveal the impact of occupational licensing on skilled worker shortages and barriers to opportunity and prosperity. The report ranks all 50 states […]

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We’re No. 17.5! We’re No. 17.5!

The latest research from the American Legislative Exchange Council offers more cause for optimism.

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SPPI-TV: Saving the Electoral College