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IRC chair – the state’s most important political figure
An aide to Gov. Doug Ducey, a former top attorney for the state’s largest utility company and a former attorney at the Goldwater Institute are among 39 applicants for the chair of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission.
Lawmakers want Corporation Commission to be appointed
A bipartisan group of lawmakers want to ask voters in 2020 to approve a change in the state Constitution to appoint regulators to the Arizona Corporation Commission rather than elect them.
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.
Arizona-Mexico Commission: 60 years of success and friendship
Sixty years ago, Arizona Gov. Paul Fannin looked south across the border to Mexico and famously said, “God made us neighbors; let us be good neighbors.” It was then that the stage was set for the Arizona-Mexico Commission, an international entity that works to foster economic partnerships and an enduring friendship, which has only grown stronger through the challenges of the intervening decade[...]
Defense attacks credibility of star-witness Kelly Norton in bribery trial
Kelly Norton was back on the stand in the “Ghost Lobby” trial Tuesday, this time under cross examination by a defense team intent on distorting her credibility in the eyes of the jury.
New and innovative ideas drive Arizona’s economic success
Arizona is a leader in welcoming new technologies and partnerships, while removing the barriers of government to drive Arizona’s economic success.
Arizona-Mexico work to improve rapport while nations collide
Gov. Doug Ducey sees Arizona’s position as a border state as a benefit, not a liability, and his perspective is largely informed by economic realities.
Arizona-Mexico Commission
Despite the rhetoric emanating from Washington, D.C. on immigration and border issues, Arizona’s leaders are acutely aware of the importance of not only maintaining, but also strengthening, U.S. ties with... […]
Panel of women in public policy discusses sexual harassment at Capitol
Though the panelists denounced sexual harassment and agreed that it was encouraging to see so many women speak out against their aggressors, former Gov. Jan Brewer said that sexual harassment has been going on for years, but the issue has never been on the forefront as it is now.
Business leaders say Arizona should engage in crafting NAFTA 2.0
At a forum in Phoenix this morning, business leaders emphasized how NAFTA has benefited the state’s economy, noting that more than 100,000 Arizona jobs depend on trade with its southern neighbor and roughly $17 billion in trade flows between Arizona and Mexico.
Commission should base energy policy on evidence rather than political theatrics
Last month, 125 elected and community leaders signed a letter to Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Doug Little encouraging him and his fellow commissioners to ignore the political fracas and decide the many cases before them on the evidence, merits and what is best for Arizona.
APS lobbyist Jessica Pacheco promoted to VP of state and local affairs
Jessica Pacheco, who has led the lobbying efforts for Arizona’s largest utility, is being promoted to an executive position, leading the organization’s overall government relations.
