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Instar targeted by regulators for labor rights abuses of immigrants, cashing in on ICE deportations
King County, Washington recently hired an employee to ensure that ICE flights out of Seattle’s Boeing Field/King County Airport (BFI) comply with safety regulations, after regular controversy plagued…
How Ardent Health uses joint ventures to grow
Private equity’s expansion into healthcare is increasingly happening through joint ventures with nonprofit health systems rather than traditional acquisitions. Our recent report, Private equity’s joint venture takeover of nonprofit healthcare, examines this growing ownership model and…
Private equity links to Michigan bankruptcies, layoffs, union-busting
In recent years, private equity ownership in Michigan has resulted in layoffs, bankruptcies, and union-busting throughout the state. Notably, many of these issues at private equity-owned companies have hit Michigan’s robust manufacturing industry, which employs…
Michigan MHAction residents celebrate one year of new, non-corporate owners
In early August, a manufactured housing community formerly known as North Morris Estates in Thetford Township, Michigan met an important milestone: the park is now fully licensed to operate by state regulators.[1] The new license marks a historic…
PESP provides analysis to New York Times on private equity landlords
PESP weighed in on a recent New York Times article detailing the precipitous decline of a once-luxurious apartment complex following its takeover by private equity firm Windsor Capital Group. Nob Hill, an…
Private Equity Healthcare Acquisitions – June 2026
In light of continued investor interest in healthcare and the risks associated with private equity ownership of healthcare companies, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project is tracking private equity-backed healthcare acquisitions. Below is a list of private equity healthcare buyouts,…
New Jersey bans RealPage-style algorithmic rent-setting
New Jersey becomes fourth state to ban algorithmic price setting software, such as Thoma Bravo’s RealPage On July 20, New Jersey joined California, New York, and Connecticut to become the fourth state to ban landlords’ use of algorithmic…
Ascension: Private equity joint venture systems
Private equity’s expansion into healthcare is increasingly happening through joint ventures with nonprofit health systems rather than traditional acquisitions. Our recent report, Private equity’s joint venture takeover of nonprofit healthcare, examines this growing ownership model and…
Private equity’s AI gold rush comes at a cost
The AI Infrastructure Gold Rush Is Becoming a Private Equity Gold Rush—and Communities Will Bear the Costs Everyone is discussing AI. Behind every AI model, however, lies a rapidly expanding physical infrastructure: massive data centers, power plants, transmission…
Back to school: Private equity profits from Michigan education spending
Back to school: New report explores who profits from Michigan’s education system Private equity controls at least 160 childcare centers in Michigan, receives millions through K-12 outsourcing contracts, and is positioned to benefit from new education funding streams.
Private Equity in Michigan Childcare and K-12 Education
Private equity firms control at least 160 childcare centers in Michigan, receive millions of dollars through K-12 outsourcing contracts, and are positioned to benefit from new education funding streams. A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder…
