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WFMJ’s in-depth report 101 West: Who’s Caring for Our Health? takes a close look at the mounting financial strain facing hospitals in Ohio and across the country, from rising costs and shrinking reimbursements…
A new Guardian spotlight has thrown light on the dangers of Wall Street’s growing push into public utilities. The piece highlights BlackRock’s $6.2 billion bid to acquire Minnesota Power’s parent company, Allete. Opponents warn the deal…
A new MedPage Today story spotlights growing fears that Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg, founder of Cerberus Capital Management, could push further privatization of U.S. military healthcare. Advocates worry that military…
PESP’s concerns about the Sycamore Partners/Walgreens buyout drew significant press coverage this week, with major outlets citing the organization’s warnings about the risks posed to patients, workers, and communities. Private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed…
Minnesota’s energy future deserves better than BlackRock’s empty promises The administrative law judge got it right on the ALLETE deal: Deny The following op-ed by PESP climate and energy director Alissa Jean Schafer published in August in Utility Dive:…
Bankruptcies are reshaping American healthcare A new Newsweek investigation highlights the alarming rise in bankruptcies across the U.S. healthcare sector, underscoring deep structural risks tied to private equity ownership. The trend…
Trump Executive Order Opens 401(k) Plans to Private Equity, Prompting Serious Concerns Executive Order Summary This month, President Trump signed an executive order that instructs the Department of Labor (DOL), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…
Michigan news sources 94.7 WCSX and the Detroit Free Press recently covered the August closure of Highland Township-based Midwest Glass Fabricators following its acquisition by Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, a manufacturer owned by private equity firm…
This week, Healthcare Dive covered the bankruptcy of Genesis Healthcare, one of the nation’s largest skilled nursing operators — and highlighted the Private Equity Stakeholder Project’s research and…
BlackRock’s $6.2b bid for Minnesota Power sparks watchdog warnings of higher rates and risks to the clean energy transition. Last week, The Lever published an in-depth investigative report titled “This…
Cats have nine lives – and private equity is betting that pet owners will paw up big bucks to save every last one of them. More Perfect Union’s recent video “Private Equity Is Coming for Your…
PESP’s work and research into the private equity industry generates significant media coverage in numerous outlets. Scroll down to see where our expertise was featured in July 2025. Featured coverage Wall St. Firms Are Buying…
