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Austin and Santa Fe Can’t Nuke the Constitution

The Supremacy Clause is the ultimate deterrent

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SPPI Employment Index: September-February

Recession? Not here!

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Breaking Barriers: The State Occupational Licensing Index Reveals Opportunities for Occupational Licensing Reform in the US

A new report by the Archbridge Institute finds that occupational licensing creates unnecessary barriers that exacerbate skilled worker shortages and hinder opportunity and prosperity.

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A Mother Lode of Obstructionism

What does it take to get a copper mine approved in Arizona?

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American Banker: 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.

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Surviving D.C.’s Debt Disaster

Utah’s chances are good — but New Mexico…

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SPPI Employment Index: August-January

Cause for optimism — at least for now

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A Victory for Constitutional Constraint

A special prosecutor concedes to the separation of powers

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Celebrating Government Transparency with Sunshine Week

Sunshine is a natural disinfectant: let it shine on every facet of government.

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SPPI Files Lawsuit Against Department of Health

The Southwest Public Policy Institute sues New Mexico Department of Health for violating the Inspection of Public Records Act in connection with the Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes.