economy
SNAP candy & soft drink ban would hurt retailers
Removing candy and soft drinks from New Hampshire’s SNAP program would cost retailers an estimated $5.3 million-$17.8 million a year in lost candy and soft drink sales alone, a new study by the Josiah Bartlett Center for…
Opinion piece: Curley effect is keeping N.M. stagnant
The following appeared on April 5, 2026 in the Santa Fe New Mexican. The article also appeared in papers across New Mexico. I recently came across a concept called the Curley Effect. It has nothing to do with Larry and Moe.…
The Wisconsin experiment in economic freedom
Evidence from border counties indicates increased economic freedom encourages prosperity Executive summary Starting in the early 2010s, Wisconsin undertook market-oriented policy reforms that substantially enhanced economic…
Massachusetts lost 145,000 residents to New Hampshire over the last 20 years
Massachusetts lost an estimated 145,000 residents to New Hampshire over the last 20 years, a Josiah Bartlett Center analysis of U.S. Census migration data shows. For scale, that number of people living in one place would be…
RGF weighs in against proposed Albuquerque gross receipts tax hike in KOAT 7 story
RGF has been very active in opposing the plan to enact a massive gross receipts tax hike at Albuquerque City Council. You can find out more about the plan here and even use the links in the post to reach out to your council…
Data center reassurances don’t stand a chance against ‘Terminator’
Plethora of polls show ‘emotional response to arguments,’ says Port mayor Port Washington Mayor Ted Neitzke said he isn’t at all surprised by new polling that suggests people in Wisconsin are more than ever opposed to data…
Opinion piece: RGF opinion piece: Medical malpractice success a win, but more needed
The following appeared in the Albuquerque Journal on March 2nd, 2026 and in other newspapers across New Mexico. The passage of medical malpractice reform is the most important public policy success in New Mexico in more than…
RGF Freedom Index Results Finalized
As we have done for more than a decade, the Rio Grande Foundation has tracked the votes in New Mexico’s legislative sessions. The 2026 session was a short, 30-day legislative session, but some momentous bills passed (for…
Legislators look at local zoning rules blocking education, child care & home businesses
Local land use regulations do more than severely restrict the size, shape, design and placement of homes, creating scarcity and driving up prices. They also heavily regulate the activities that occur inside those homes. These…
RGF talks to KOAT TV about roads
SB 2 has passed which means that the road issue has been “put to bed” for the time being. The bill which has been signed by the Gov. includes: $1.5 billion in new road spending via a bond (debt) package. This also includes: A…
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