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Corp Comm deliberations could determine fate of rooftop solar in Arizona
Next week, the Arizona Corporation Commission will finally determine the path forward for rooftop solar energy in the state.
Time limit strikes back: Cut in aid to needy families costs DES millions
The Department of Economic Security has a $9 million shortfall in its child support division caused by repeated limits to TANF, according to a budget request it sent to the Governor’s Office. Without the backfill of funds, DES says its services, like finding child support scofflaws, could be hobbled.
Dems win seats on water conservation board
Democrats won three seats in an important down-ballot race, though the elections for the Central Arizona Water Conservation District board, which manages the Central Arizona Project, are technically non-partisan.
Ken Strobeck: Fighting for cities’ rights – and riding a motorcycle
For the past 11 years, Ken Strobeck has fought for cities’ rights at the Legislature as the director of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns. Strobeck spoke to the Arizona Capitol Times about the tension between states and cities, his time in the Oregon Legislature and motorcycles.
Forese to run for treasurer
The first candidate running for the 2018 Arizona state treasurer race announced his candidacy today.
Phoenix sues state over Roosevelt Row district
The City of Phoenix has sued the state over a law passed earlier this year that changes the way municipal improvement districts can be formed.
Solar group reneges on outside spending pledge for Corp Comm race
Despite an earlier promise to stay out of Arizona Corporation Commission elections, a major solar company is backing the only outside group spending on the 2016 regulators’ race.
Corp Comm chairman hopes to ‘up the game’ for renewables
The chairman of the Arizona Corporation Commission wants to double the state’s renewable energy standards, which dictate how much energy utilities must generate from renewable sources like wind and solar.
Head of state geological survey dies after fall at home
The director of the state’s geological survey died of a critical head injury yesterday, the agency reported.
Grand jury subpoenaed APS’ parent company
Arizona Public Service’s parent company received two grand jury subpoenas in June, according to a quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 2.
Overflow shelter will stay open until February
The overflow homeless shelter near the Capitol will remain open at least until February 2017, despite an earlier plan to begin phasing it out this month.
For now, Corp Comm puts brakes on big changes for solar customers
The Arizona Corporation Commission today approved a small fee on solar customers in a much-watched rate case, shutting down a request from a utility for big changes to solar rate design and net metering.
