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Arizona still pursuing nuclear energy despite hurdles
Key Points: Arizona utilities have begun a siting study to explore building a nuclear facility The project hit a setback when the utilities were denied a Department of Energy grant […]
Arizona faces potential $208M penalty over food stamp errors
Key Points: State blames some errors on having fewer employees checking applicants Some errors actually involve under-payments Hobbs office says it is dealing with the issue It’s official, Arizona’s food […]
Arizona’s coal future: winding down or full steam ahead?
Key Points: Arizona coal plants are facing pressure to stay open despite plans to transition to natural gas Clean energy debate is now central to the upcoming Arizona Corporation Commission […]
Water rule washed out: Judge voids state agency’s water demands for developers
Key Points:Â Judge rules state agency imposed illegal “tax” on developers Developers still need 100-year water supply to build in certain areas The ruling may have significant implications for future […]
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dropped 47%, the largest decrease in the US New federal law imposed new limits on food stamp eligibility Arizona’s outdated IT system and staffing […]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 […]
