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BlackRock's five-year effort to repair ties with Texas detailed
Original: Top story: The Observer used public records to piece together a timeline detailing the almost 5-year saga of BlackRock's
The Texas Observer has published a timeline, built from public records, tracing nearly five years of BlackRock's attempts to regain favor with Texas's leadership. The investment giant became an adversary of the state after embracing ESG investing, drawing backlash from officials who branded it hostile to the oil and gas industry. The piece charts how the firm has since softened its stance in an effort to win back Texas business.
Why now: The investigation sheds light on ongoing political and financial conflict over ESG investing in Texas.
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- Top story: The Observer used public records to piece together a timeline detailing the almost 5-year saga of BlackRock's efforts to get back into the good graces of the state's climate-denying leadership, after the investment giant became an "ESG" supporting enemy of # Texas .… · TexasObserver@texasobserver.social · 5
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