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Corp Comm Republicans censure outgoing Democrat for alleged statutory, ethics violations
Republicans on the Arizona Corporation Commission voted Tuesday to censure outgoing Democratic Commissioner Anna Tovar and ...
Corp Comm upholds contentious APS solar charge
The Arizona Corporation Commission reaffirmed its decision to allow Arizona Public Service to impose ...
Jim O’Connor: Man of prayer, not politics
Jim O’Connor says he is not a politician. Even though he holds elected office as chairman of the Arizona Corporation Commission, O’Connor views his job as ...
New Faces: Anna Abeytia
With progressive Democrat Analise Ortiz moving to the Senate, Anna Abeytia will take her place in the House and will likely champion similar causes.
Colorado River conference ‘mixed bag’ for Arizona water officials
The conference came as negotiations over the renewal of the Colorado River compact, which is set to expire in 2026, are ...
New Faces: Stephanie Simacek
Legislative District 2 will see another teacher fill one of its House seats when Stephanie Simacek replaces departing Democratic Rep. Judy Schweibert in January.
Corp Comm votes to change ratemaking process, allowing utilities to apply for formula-based rates
The Arizona Corporation Commission voted 3-2 to allow formula ratemaking on Tuesday after a marathon hearing that at times got contentious.
New Faces: Carine Werner
Werner has served on the governing board of the Scottsdale Unified School District since 2022 and will serve as vice chair of the Senate Education Committee next session.
Democrat defends herself from accusations of open-meetings, ethics violations
Democratic Corporation Commissioner Anna Tovar has hired legal representation and denies any wrongdoing after Republican commissioners say she violated state laws related to executive sessions and the commission’s code of ethics.
Democrat takes lead in CD6
Democrat Kirsten Engel leads U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District.
Shope leading in Legislative District 16 Senate race
Incumbent Republican Sen. T.J. Shope is leading Democratic challenger Stacey Seaman in Legislative District 16, a seat Republicans need to hold onto to keep control of the state Senate. Shope […]
Democratic challenger leads former Republican lawmaker in Legislative District 17 Senate race
Democrat John McLean has taken an early lead over former Republican state Sen. Vince Leach in the Legislative District 17 Senate race, a seat Republicans hoped would help maintain their majority in the chamber.
