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Regulators take utility disconnection rules under consideration
State utility regulators are trying to determine how hot is too hot – and least when it comes when blocking electric companies from shutting off the power to customers.
Supervisors pick panel to vet county attorney prospects
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors set the process in motion today to replace Bill Montgomery as Maricopa County Attorney by naming its seven-member citizens committee to vet the applicants hoping to be appointed.
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Maricopa County “top cop” Bill Montgomery’s got a new job, and while he’s trying on black robes half the lawyers in Phoenix are gunning for his old one.
Utility regulators, APS boss spend all day in a verbal joust
After more than five years as one of the most influential behind-the-scenes players in Arizona politics, Don Brandt took center stage at the Arizona Corporation Commission on September 4 to answer questions about shut offs and political spending, among other topics.
APS executive makes no promises on future political spending
The incoming chief executive of Pinnacle West Capital Corp. refused Wednesday to promise that the company won't spend money in the future to elect utility regulators of its choosing.
Brandt questioning to include campaign spending
A hearing Wednesday on the turnoff policies of the state's largest electric company is turning into an examination of its use of money to gain political influence, both past and future.
Regulators want answers on APS summer disconnections
Arizona Public Service CEO Don Brandt will be on the hot seat September 4 when utility regulators are expected to probe further into the company’s disconnection practices and the death of a Sun City West woman whose power was cut off.
Commissioners press Don Brandt with questions
State utility regulators ratcheted up their demand for answers from the head of Arizona Public Service late Friday with a list of 67 questions.
Corp Comm adopts ethics code, limits on campaign contributions
State utility regulators unanimously approved a new code of ethics July 10, including new limits on how much anyone with business before them can contribute to candidates for the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Energy regulators want APS CEO Don Brandt to show up at next meeting
State utility regulators on Thursday invited the top executive of Arizona Public Service to answer questions at next month’s Arizona Corporation Commission meeting with the clear implication that, if he doesn’t come willingly they, will force the issue.
Utility regulators vote to keep 2017 APS rate hike
Customers of the state's largest electric company are apparently stuck with the bills they're getting now, at least for the foreseeable future.
Ties run deep, many between APS and Republican candidates for utility regulator
With three seats open and five Republicans already filed to run who have ties to Arizona Public Service, the Arizona Corporation Commission is shaping up for a big election in... […]
