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Supreme Court ends Bitter Smith case
The Arizona Supreme Court today declined to hear Susan Bitter Smith’s case. The court didn’t comment on its reasoning, but said subsequent filings in the case were “moot.”
Election backlash played central role in Little and Forese’s first year
The first year in office wasn’t exactly quiet for new Corporation Commissioners Tom Forese and Doug Little. After a few months of relative calm, several utilities filed requests for solar fees or changes to net metering, kicking off a firestorm of criticism of the entire commission.
Controversy-prone year ushers in new era for Corporation Commission
Many major policy decisions are still up in the air at the Arizona Corporation Commission, but one thing is for sure: It’s no longer the commission of yore.
APS rejects request to disclose election money
Arizona Public Service said it won’t disclose any money it may have spent on elections because it would hinder the company’s right to free speech.
Gilbert councilman joins Corporation Commission race
Eddie Cook, a Gilbert Town Council member, last week filed the paperwork to run for a seat on the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Energy commission creates $130,000 position to help with legal issues
The Arizona Corporation Commission has hired a new attorney to deal with ethical issues and handle public records requests.
Attorney general plans to drop Supreme Court petition against Bitter Smith
Attorney General Mark Brnovich told the Arizona Capitol Times today that his office will likely ask to withdraw its petition with the Arizona Supreme Court next week.
Midwives battle new rules, regulations and a ramp-up in enforcements
The enforcement actions, among other issues, led the Arizona Association of Midwives to file a lawsuit against the Arizona Department of Health Services. The state’s midwifery rules put women and babies at risk and don’t follow best practices for health care, the lawsuit alleges.
Lilia Dashevsky: Teenage prodigy connects with the madness of politics
Most teenagers probably don’t invite politicians to their birthday parties. And they probably don’t intern for a congressman while still in high school. But Lilia Dashevsky, an 18-year-old Arizona State University student, has done both.
Corporation Commissioner seeks disclosure of APS election spending
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Bob Burns today asked Arizona Public Service to provide a report of all its election spending on the 2014 commission races.
Keep cool and don’t escalate the situation, top women professionals advise
A great way to deal with adversity in the workplace: Make sure you’re always being the adult in the room.
Three entrepreneurs find their niche at the state Capitol
Three women with collective decades of experience in public policy and law launched their own firms, filling in unique niches in the policy landscape.
