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Why Walgreens’ New CEO Should Alarm Us The man who oversaw massive store closures and job cuts at Staples is now in charge of one of America’s most important companies. The following op-ed…

A major new feature in The American Prospect, “Lightning in a Bottle,” highlights the growing national crisis around rising electricity costs and the weakened regulatory systems meant to protect households. The story underscores how…

As states across the country confront the growing risks of private equity ownership in hospitals, nursing homes, and physician practices, PESP’s 2025 State Healthcare Policy Review: Tracking Private Equity Oversight and Reform and…

Media spotlight: PESP’s expertise anchors reporting on Minnesota utility buyout Minnesota regulators have approved BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners’ $6 billion takeover of ALLETE, the parent company of Minnesota Power. The deal hands control of one of the state’s…

McKnight’s Home Care covered the Private Equity Stakeholder Project’s latest findings on the rapid expansion of private equity into the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a Medicaid- and Medicare-funded…

Recent Fundfire coverage of the proposed private equity buyout of Electronic Arts (EA) features PESP’s expertise.  This week, it was reported that EA would be acquired…

Does Gov. Walz stand with Minnesotans or with BlackRock? If Minnesota Power falls into BlackRock’s hands, higher bills, less accountability, and broken promises could be part of the governor’s legacy The following op-ed by PESP climate and energy director…

Don’t let BlackRock stick MinnesotaPower customers with higher bills Public Utilities Commission must put ratepayers before BlackRock’s profits The following op-ed by PESP climate and energy director Alissa Jean Schafer published in September in Duluth News Tribune:…

Another Wall Street Power Grab for Essential Services More Perfect Union released a new video breaking down BlackRock’s attempted takeover of Minnesota Power — and why communities, workers, and ratepayers should be concerned. The video highlights the…

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 August 2025. Featured coverage Stateside: Tuesday, August 12, 2025…

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…