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PESP released a new report, “Private equity’s investments in private duty nursing,” which exposes how the private equity business model could exacerbate staffing shortages and compromise care for children and adults with complex medical needs who rely…
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, PESP delivered public testimony in support of four bills currently being considered by the Massachusetts Legislature. The bills were being considered by the Joint Committee on Public Service, which includes members from…
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,…
Advocates applaud Administrative Law Judge opinion recommending against the private equity acquisition of ALLETE and Minnesota Power, urge Minnesota PUC to protect ratepayers Following the opinion of the Minnesota Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)…
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…
Kansas City Tenants Union (KCTU) members gained major concessions from their landlord. The successful negotiation led to the end of a historic rent strike that they say is the longest to ever to occur in the region.
For over three years, Windmill Farms, a Washington state mushroom farm owned by Canadian private equity firm Instar Asset Management, has faced a stream of accusations of labor abuses, government investigations, fines, and…
The Private Equity Stakeholder Project is proud to produce essential research shedding light on the devastating consequences of private equity investments and to advocate for the working families and communities affected by the industry. For more information on our work…
The Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) and Manufactured Housing Action (MHAction) have released an update to the Private Equity Manufactured Housing Tracker, a groundbreaking tool monitoring private equity and hedge fund ownership of…
HIG Capital’s prison medical care provider Wellpath filed for bankruptcy in late 2024 amid mounting legal and financial woes. At the time of the filing, Wellpath was $644 million in debt and faced more than 1,500 lawsuits…
In June, PESP’s Climate Director, Alissa Jean Schafer, presented at an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) workshop in Paris, France, highlighting the significant and often overlooked impact of private equity investments…
In June, the Oregon Climate Resilience Investment Act, HB 2081A, championed by Oregon State Treasurer Steiner, officially became law, making Oregon the first state to formally endorse a…
