The Profit Trap: How Private Equity Turned Autism Therapy into a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry at Children’s Expense
A groundbreaking investigation by The 74 has uncovered a startling reality behind the U.S. autism therapy sector: a massive, unchecked influx of private equity capital has transformed a clinical field into a profit-driven machine. Over the past six…
The Profit-Care Paradox: Minnesota’s Legislative Battle Over Private Equity in Eldercare
ST. PAUL — In the halls of the Minnesota State Capitol, a fundamental debate is unfolding over the future of the state’s aging population. At the center of this storm is Representative Liz Reyer (DFL-Eagan), a lawmaker whose professional background might…
The $7 Billion Gamble: How Private Equity Turned Autism Therapy into a High-Stakes Corporate Industry
By Investigative Staff In a stark revelation that has sent shockwaves through the disability rights community and federal oversight agencies, a comprehensive investigation by The 74 has uncovered a systemic crisis in American autism care. Over a six-year…
Transparency or Turmoil? Minnesota’s Legislative Battle Over Private Equity in Eldercare
As the silver tsunami of an aging population approaches Minnesota, a contentious debate has taken root in the halls of the State Capitol in St. Paul. At the center of this storm is the role of private equity firms in the state’s nursing homes and…
The Data Dragnet: Federal Safety Agency’s Push for Millions of Private Medical Records Sparks Privacy Alarm
In a quiet but sweeping expansion of federal power, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)—a diminutive agency historically tasked with the relatively narrow mandate of monitoring lawn mowers, coffee makers, and children’s toys—is aggressively…
Beneath the Surface: The Persistent Crisis of Nitrate Contamination in Minnesota’s Private Wells
At the sprawling grounds of Farmfest in Morgan, Minnesota, the air is thick with the scent of deep-fried corn dogs, the hum of high-tech tractors, and the familiar, boisterous cadence of political campaigning. But tucked away from the main thoroughfare…
The Profit of Care: Minnesota Lawmakers Target Private Equity’s Growing Grip on Eldercare
As Minnesota’s population ages and the demand for long-term care surges, a quiet but intense battle is brewing in the halls of the State Capitol in St. Paul. At the heart of the debate is a fundamental question: Can the high-return demands of private…
Redefining Retirement: Inside the Policy Push to Open 401(k) Plans to Private Equity and Alternative Assets
Main Facts: A Paradigm Shift in Retirement Investing In a move that could fundamentally reshape the landscape of retirement savings in the United States, federal policymakers have initiated a sweeping effort to integrate alternative assets into…
The "Black Box" of Eldercare: Minnesota Legislators Target Private Equity Oversight
The intersection of high-finance investment and the delicate care of the elderly has become a primary flashpoint in the Minnesota State Capitol. As the state’s aging population grows, a bipartisan but contentious debate has emerged over the role of…
Lambda Secures $1 Billion in Private Debt to Fuel Massive GPU Expansion
By Editorial Staff August 28, 2026 In a move that underscores the insatiable appetite for artificial intelligence infrastructure, Lambda, the prominent AI cloud provider, has secured a staggering $1 billion in private, short-dated debt. The capital…
