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Tobin has potential second conflict on Corporation Commission
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Andy Tobin has another potential conflict of interest, though the commissioner said he didn’t tell the governor’s office about it before being appointed.
Corp Comm, RUCO face off over water rate issue
The Arizona Corporation Commission and the Residential Utility Consumer Office faced off before the Arizona Supreme Court Tuesday over the commission’s use of a rate adjustment for water companies, which RUCO has called unconstitutional.
Power Authority worries bill would threaten Hoover Dam allotment
A strike-everything amendment targets a little-known state agency that allocates billions of dollars worth of energy from Hoover Dam.
Nevada regulator describes the state’s rocky path with solar regulation
Ahead of some major solar decisions in Arizona, a Nevada utility regulator told Arizona’s regulators on Wednesday to probe all sides of the debate and think about long-term consequences.
Energy conference speakers call for innovative thinking
A utility regulator called on utilities and solar companies to think differently and come together to find innovative ways to address pressing issues like net metering.
Watchdog group doubles down on public records case against Stump
A lawsuit against the Arizona Corporation Commission indicates how a shift in technology could allow public officials to skirt public records laws, an attorney argued in Maricopa County Superior Court today.
Coalition of solar companies calls APS fee unconstitutional
A group of solar companies wants to stop the state’s largest utility from collecting a fee from its customers because the group claims the fee could be unconstitutional.
New food stamp bill focuses on welfare card photo, prohibited locations
The Arizona House of Representatives approved a bill Tuesday that would add a photo to welfare benefit cards after the sponsor promised to get rid of provisions that would drop as many as 120,000 from federal benefit programs.
Union files initiative to cap hospital executives’ pay
The health care arm of the Service Employees International Union wants to ask Arizona voters to cap “exorbitant” salaries for executives at area hospitals.
Chabin, Mundell announce run for Corporation Commission
Democrats Tom Chabin and Bill Mundell kicked off their bids for seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission Thursday.
Bill to ease conflict laws for Corp Comm advances
An Arizona House panel advanced a bill designed to relieve Corporation Commissioner Andy Tobin of a conflict of interest.
Bill would relieve Corporation Commissioner of conflict of interest
Arizona utility regulator Andy Tobin hopes a strike-everything amendment from a state lawmaker could allow him to vote on some important upcoming cases.
