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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., is facing allegat Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., is facing allegations of ethics violations over his support for legislation that directed federal funding to an environmental nonprofit linked to his wife, Sandra Whitehouse. Whitehouse, a prominent advocate for climate policy, voted for key bills that provided grants to Ocean Conservancy, a nonprofit where his wife has long been involved. Sandra Whitehouse, a marine scientist and policy consultant, has been president of consulting firm Ocean Wonks LLC since 2017 and previously worked as a senior policy adviser at Ocean Conservancy starting in 2008. The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT) has called on the Senate Select Committee on Ethics to investigate whether Whitehouse violated Senate rules on conflicts of interest. The group argues that Whitehouse’s legislative support directly benefited an organization connected to his wife. Federal records show that since 2008, Ocean Conservancy has received over $14.2 million in federal grants. In 2024 alone, the nonprofit was awarded a $5.2 million grant from NOAA and another $1.7 million EPA, both for marine debris cleanup projects. The NOAA grant was funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Whitehouse supported, while the EPA grant came from an appropriations bill that he also backed. Ocean Conservancy has spent millions lobbying on ocean and climate-related issues—priorities that align with Whitehouse’s work in the Senate. A longtime member and current Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, he also co-founded the Senate’s Oceans Caucus. Financial disclosures indicate that since 2010, Ocean Conservancy has paid Sandra Whitehouse $2,686,800 through direct employment and consulting fees. Ocean Conservancy has denied any wrongdoing, stating that Sandra Whitehouse was not compensated from the grants and emphasizing the nonprofit’s longstanding role in marine debris cleanup efforts. “Ocean Conservancy’s selection was based on our decades of expertise,” said Jeff Watters, the organization’s vice president of external affairs.   #sheldonwhitehouse #newportbuzz
Blackstone announced on Monday that it has reached Blackstone announced on Monday that it has reached an agreement to acquire Safe Harbor Marinas, the largest owner and operator of marinas and superyacht servicing facilities in the United States, in a deal valued at $5.65 billion. The acquisition underscores Blackstone’s continued push into infrastructure investments tied to the travel and leisure sector. Safe Harbor, which owns and operates 138 marinas across the United States and Puerto Rico, is the dominant player in the industry, with significant holdings in key coastal regions, including 18 marinas in Florida, 11 in Rhode Island, nine in Massachusetts, and nine in New York. “Marinas benefit from key long-term thematic tailwinds, including the growth of travel and leisure as well as population inflows into coastal cities,” Heidi Boyd, a senior managing director in Blackstone’s infrastructure business, said in a statement. “We believe Safe Harbor is the best-positioned company in this sector, and we look forward to working with their terrific team to invest behind their existing marinas and to expand their footprint.” The deal is part of Blackstone Infrastructure’s broader expansion, which has seen its assets under management grow approximately 40 percent year-over-year since its inception. The firm now manages $55 billion in infrastructure-related assets, positioning itself as a leading investor in sectors ranging from transportation to energy and leisure. Safe Harbor, headquartered in Dallas, has rapidly expanded its presence over the past decade, capitalizing on the surge in boating and waterfront recreation. The company provides dockage, storage, and maintenance services for boats and superyachts, catering to a clientele ranging from casual boaters to ultra-high-net-worth yacht owners. #safeharbormarinas #blackstone #newportri #newportbuzz #palmbeach #palmbeachbuzz
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