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Plus, asthma inhalers get cheaper, public utilities tap a new clean energy source, free filing may take down TurboTax, and socially conscious investing gains traction.
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America’s Biggest Tax Scam May Finally End
On Lever Time, we look at TurboTax's decades-long campaign to prevent the government from letting taxpayers file directly with them for free.
Big Auto And The Death Of Traffic Congestion Reform
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul reversed course and blocked congestion pricing at the last minute — months after taking more than $30,000 from state auto dealers.
Cloudy With A Chance Of Disaster
As climate change increases the likelihood of deadly landslides, cities like Juneau are stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Wall Street Is Making House Calls
Big Pharma and private equity are taking over the booming in-home care industry while pushing back against needed reforms.
Big Food, Big Profits, Big Lies
While blaming inflation for rising prices, the country’s biggest food and restaurant companies are raking in billions and showering shareholders with payouts.
LEVER WEEKLY: It’s All Fun And Games Until Wall Street Steps In
Crooked corporations are ruining everything you love, from bowling alleys to deli sandwiches. All this and more from The Lever this week.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Breaking News — Local Journalism Lives
Plus, a new court ruling could prevent a financial crisis, California curbs a corporate housing grab, and a ticketing conglomerate faces the music.
The Lunch-Meat Mafia
An inside look at how a corrupt billionaire butcher family ended up controlling the country’s meat supply.
Meet The New Kingpin
With the rise of Bowlero, private equity has come for bowling — will your neighborhood alley ever be the same?