Minnesota Bill Aims to Ban Health Care Private Equity Firms

TL/DR - Minnesota's House of Representatives introduced legislation that would prevent private equity firms or real estate investment trusts from acquiring or increasing any ownership interest in a healthcare provider after August 1, 2024. The bill, H.F. No. 4206, would also prohibit these entities from acquiring or increasing any operational or…

Record Solar Installations in 2023 Due to Inflation Act

TL/DR - For the first time in 80 years, a renewable electricity source has accounted for over 50% of annual capacity additions. Total U.S. solar capacity is predicted to grow to 673 GW by 2034, enough to power over 100 million homes, and total solar deployment could quadruple over the next decade with continued clean energy policies. Several…

The Reason Ireland’s Leaders Visit Washington on St. Patrick’s Day

TL/DR - The St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Washington, D.C. this year are significant because of the presence of political leaders from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, including the newly appointed First Minister of Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill. This visit symbolizes a century of U.S.-Irish diplomatic relations, during…