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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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 2020. Kim Owens, the latest Republican candidate to jump into ...
Read More »Utility regulator seeks outside probe of heat death
The newest state utility regulator wants an outside investigation of the heat-related death of an Arizona Public Service customer and the policies of the Arizona Corporation Commission and the actions of its staff that may have contributed to that.
Read More »Regulators bar electric companies from cutting off power June 1 to Oct. 15
The Arizona Corporation Commission voted to require electric companies to give those who fall behind up to four months after Oct. 15 to repay their outstanding balance. But it bars the utilities from charging interest or late fees.
Read More »Corporation Commission overstepping its authority, Ducey says
Gov. Doug Ducey said Monday the Arizona Corporation Commission has been getting into areas beyond its constitutional authority to set utility rates.
Read More »Ducey’s choice for agency head shuffles Corp Comm
Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday tapped former Republican congressional contender Lea Marquez Peterson to the agency that decides how much utilities can charge their customers.
Read More »Bipartisan support needed for U.S Mexico Canada Trade Agreement
Support for the USMCA agreement is in the best interest of every person living in Arizona. For our families, our businesses and the economic prosperity of our state it is the right thing to do. Congress – it’s time to act and to leave the partisan divide behind and support the U.S Mexico Canada agreement.
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