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APS joins gas pipeline expansion, walks back clean energy promises
Key Points: Arizona Public Service to join other utilities in a natural gas pipeline expansion project Its parent company, Pinnacle West, will adjust its promise to be carbon-free by 2050 […]
DINO committee made its return in 2025, with much better results than 2023
Key Points: The Senate Committee on Director Nominations resumed this session Twelve nominees were ultimately confirmed, but six agencies are still without permanent leadership Hobbs blames “partisan agenda,” Hoffman claims […]
2 state agencies argue ACC is improperly pushing policies
Key Points: Policy statements from Arizona Corporation Commission have been challenged Commission argues it is entirely exempt from governing agency regulations Two agencies disagree, and are fighting against the commission […]
Water official claims alternative water necessary if Colorado River deal unfavorable
Key Points: A deal to parse out the Colorado River between upper and lower basin states is in negotiations If Arizona is forced to cut a portion of its supply, […]
Utility financing bill on Hobbs’ desk, some Democrats urge veto
Key Points: A bill allowing public utility companies to securitize assets passed out of the Legislature Republicans say the governor will sign the bill with new amendments Some Democrats say […]
Hobbs’ nominee at insurance and finance department rejected by Senate on party line vote
Key Points: The Senate voted to reject the nomination of Barbara Richardson to lead the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions The full chamber vote came one month after Richardson […]
Commerce Authority defends film tax credits from critics
Key Points: Arizona defends $125 million annual film tax credits as constitutional Critics argue the credits violate the Gift Clause, lack revenue return State claims tax credits aren’t “gifts” under […]
Critics of utility measure urge veto if it lands on Hobbs’ desk
Key Points: Bill would allow utility companies to move debt into low-interest bonds Critics say the process can be good, but lacks safeguards to protect residential utility customers Utility companies […]
AHCCCS and DHS directors resign
The directors of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System and the Arizona Department of Health Services resigned Thursday “after it became clear to the Governor’s Office that the Senate […]
Water authority distributes conservation grants
As negotiations continue over the future of the Colorado River, officials on Arizona’s water management board are pointing to millions allocated in water conservation grants as an example of the state’s willingness to manage its water resources.
AG Mayes sues Amazon, alleges company cheats customers
Attorney General Kris Mayes filed two new lawsuits against Amazon on Wednesday, accusing the online retail giant of illegal practices that make consumers pay more than they should for products and throwing roadblocks in the path of canceling their services.
Child safety agency getting 4 more years, but…
The Department of Child Safety will likely be granted a four-year continuation, following significant concerns from lawmakers as to how it operates. However, its lifeline comes with a set of conditions.
