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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…
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…
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:…
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)…
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…
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…
The Minnesota State Board of Investment is a relatively unknown state agency with a critical role for Minnesotans: managing over $146 billion in assets including public employee retirement plans. Its board members include Gov. Tim Walz, State Auditor Julie…
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 June 2025. Featured coverage Why Is BlackRock Gunning to…
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 May 2025. Featured coverage Rio Grande LNG Expansion: a…
On Monday, May 26, 2025, Common Dreams published an opinion piece written by PESP’s Ryan Leitner about how the expansion of the Rio Grande LNG facility poses significant environmental, health, and economic risks to local communities and investors, including…
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 April 2025. Featured coverage Maine State Pension Lawsuit Highlights…
