How would APS and TEP’s formula rate adjustments work?
Key Points: APS and TEP are seeking formula rates to allow annual adjustments instead of periodic large hikes Supporters say it reduces regulatory lag, critics warn of weak consumer protections […]
APS rate case kicks off with hours of protest over 14% rate increase
Key Points:Â Arizona Public Service is requesting a 14% rate increase, potentially costing customers $240 more per year Ratepayers voiced extreme opposition to the rate increase during four hours of […]
Confirmation firestorm: National Guard nominee battles GOP over Kelly, Iran War
Key Points: High-profile fight over Sen. Mark Kelly’s comments on munitions stockpiles may affect Arizona National Guard nominee Gov. Katie Hobbs’ nominee, John Conley, distanced himself from the national spat […]
What is a rate case? How TEP and APS seek utility rate increases
Key Points: APS and TEP are each asking for a 14% rate increases Increase could affect nearly 2 million Arizona customers Customers and consumer advocates are pushing back, but a […]
How many of those cut from SNAP are still eligible?
Key Points: Arizona’s food stamp enrollment dropped 47%, the largest decrease in the US New federal law imposed new limits on food stamp eligibility Arizona’s outdated IT system and staffing […]
Maren Mahoney: Creating a more resilient Arizona
Maren Mahoney is the director of Gov. Katie Hobbs’ Office of Resiliency, a climate-focused reimagining of the state’s energy office. Since taking the helm in 2023, Mahoney has guided the […]
Millions dropped from SNAP benefit programs
More than 3 million people have lost access to the federal program designed to fight hunger and food insecurity less than a year after President Donald Trump’s signature reconciliation law […]
Attorney General Mayes sparks turf war with Arizona Corporation Commission
Key Points: Attorney General Kris Mayes is challenging several recent Corporation Commission decisions Commissioners say Mayes is infringing on their authority to set utility rates The battle is likely to […]
Arizona lawyers up for potential Colorado River court battle
Key Points: The Arizona Department of Water Resources has retained the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell The announcement comes as negotiations over Colorado River sharing remain stalled Despite pleas from […]
Insurers say Arizona’s wildfire mitigation plans are not enough
Key Points:Â Arizona law shields electric utilities from most lawsuits if their equipment sparks a catastrophic wildfire Insurers and trial lawyers criticize the law’s wildfire mitigation plans as sparse and […]
Arizona officials urge counties to refuse grand jury subpoenas for voter records
Key Points: Arizona officials tell counties to refuse grand jury subpoenas for voter records Attorney General Kris Mayes and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes cite ongoing federal lawsuit Arizona officials […]
ACC approves hefty water rate hike for Eloy retirement community
Key Points: Arizona Corporation Commission voted 3-2 in favor of the rate hike Robson Ranch residents fought against the increase for months The new owner of the utilities says the […]


















