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Tobin running to keep Corp Comm seat
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Andy Tobin will seek a full term on the commission in this year’s election.
Bill would relieve Corporation Commissioner of conflict of interest
Arizona utility regulator Andy Tobin hopes a strike-everything amendment from a state lawmaker could allow him to vote on some important upcoming cases.
High court to consider fairness of method to raise water rates
The Arizona Supreme Court will hear a case about a mechanism used by water companies to increase rates outside of a rate case.
Tobin sworn in, but could have conflict on solar cases
The Arizona Corporation Commission welcomed its newest member today, but new commissioner Andy Tobin has his own potential conflict of interest.
Translation: A lawsuit is coming
After his earlier pleas fell on deaf ears, Burns today issued a demand to APS: Turn over your books. Citing his authority under ARS 40-241 to inspect the records of public service corporations, Burns told APS to make its accounts, books, papers and other documents, and the individuals who can answer the questions about those records, available for an inquiry that he is launching.
Commissioner orders APS to turn over campaign reports
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Bob Burns issued a demand to Arizona Public Service today: Turn over your books. And this time, it’s not a request. It’s a requirement.
Former Corporation Commissioners seek rehearing in APS solar case
Two former Corporation Commissioners and a solar company say Commissioners Tom Forese and Doug Little should have recused themselves from the proceeding on Arizona Public Service’s solar fee increase. In a separate motion, solar company Sunrun says Commissioner Bob Stump should have recused himself from the proceeding because he has prejudged the net metering issue.
Solar advocacy group to stay out of Corporation Commission elections
The solar advocacy group The Alliance for Solar Choice will voluntarily stay out of Arizona Corporation Commission elections due to a request from regulators last week.
Sun City lawmaker to run for Corporation Commission
Rep. Rick Gray, R-Sun City, is running for a seat on the Arizona Corporation Commission. Gray filed paperwork today to run for the office.
Corp Comm candidates question APS’ neutrality
Two Republican candidates for the Arizona Corporation Commission are asking pointed questions to the head of Arizona Public Service, wary that the utility is secretly aiding their primary opponents in the race for seats on the regulatory agency.
That plan back-fired
The discussion of the marijuana incident and Pierce's proposed response to it became more public than originally planned because Newman seemingly intended to skip the staff meeting.
