Southwest Public Policy Institute

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Celebrating Government Transparency with Sunshine Week

Post author By Patrick M. Brenner
Post date March 15, 2023
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Sunshine is a natural disinfectant: let it shine on every facet of government.

Tags Accountability, Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA), New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG), Open Government, Openness, Sunshine Week, Transparency

Legal New Mexico Press SPPI v New Mexico Department of Health Top Issues Updates

SPPI Files Lawsuit Against Department of Health

Post author By Southwest Public Policy Institute
Post date March 15, 2023
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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.

Tags Accountability, Anti-Donation Clause, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Open Government, Transparency, Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes

Nevada Press Top Issues Updates

Greg Brooks Joins SPPI Board Of Directors With Nevada Expansion

Post author By Southwest Public Policy Institute
Post date March 13, 2023
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Greg Brooks, a veteran public policy and public affairs professional with over 30 years of experience, has joined the Institute’s Board of Directors.

Tags Better Cities Project, Goldwater Institute, Greg Brooks, Reason Foundation

Courts Crime and Justice Legal and Judicial Nevada New Mexico Political Thought The Constitution Top Issues

Alec Baldwin Is Right!

Well, his lawyers are — at least about one thing

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Arizona Colorado Domestic Policy Government Regulation Health Care Health Care Reform New Mexico Top Issues

Mental Illness: RxP to the Rescue

Post author By D. Dowd Muska
Post date March 10, 2023
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The deregulation answer to inadequate access

Tags Deregulation, Mental Health

Arizona California Colorado Data Economy Government Spending Nevada New Mexico Oklahoma Poverty and Inequality Texas Top Issues Utah

Diversity, Economics, and Income

Post author By D. Dowd Muska
Post date March 8, 2023
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What states are best-positioned to face the challenges to come?

Tags Economic Development

Domestic Policy Economy Government Regulation Top Issues Trade Transportation

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

Post author By Patrick M. Brenner
Post date March 8, 2023
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The Department of Justice has expressed concerns to the Surface Transportation Board about the proposed merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern railways.