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ACC approves APS rate reduction

Most Arizona Public Service Co. customers will pay a little less for electricity now, but the utility, which initially sought a 5% rate increase, is threatening to sue over the decision.  The Arizona Corporation...

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Struggle to boost energy-efficiency standards succeeds

(Photo courtesy of NASA) Arizona is closer to an energy efficient future after the Corporation Commission approved a higher standard for energy savings this month. Under...

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Many groups urge Phoenix voters to reject anti-light rail Prop. 105

The Arizona Public Interest Research Group is an independent voice for consumers. Arizona PIRG documents problems, advocates for solutions and stands up to powerful interests when they threaten our health...

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Capitol Quotes: October 31, 2014

“Doctors aren’t going to wait. They’re going to go to some other state where they can get licensed quickly and then we’re going to have to start all over again.”...

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With accounting system ‘on the ropes,’ Arizona moving forward with upgrade

[caption id="attachment_56080" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="State Comptroller D. Clark Partridge said the state’s current, 20-year-old accounting system system has become increasingly bogged down in recent years to the point that it’s...

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Group gives Phoenix grade of D on spending transparency

Serena Unrein, public interest advocate for the Arizona Public Interest Research Group, explains the report’s findings on Phoenix. (Cronkite News Service Photo by Julia Tylor)
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Group: State fails financial transparency test

In a state where there’s plenty of sun, Arizona’s government doesn’t shine much light on how it uses public money. Arizona received an “F” when it came to openness about...

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