ACC Commissioner Nick Myers Archives

Kupper, Mayes Join Sides Against Massive Utility Rate Hike

June 19, 2025 8:20 amJune 25, 2025 4:37 pm

An unlikely duo emerged in the wake of Arizona Public Service’s (APS) proposal to raise electricity rates by 14%. Freshman Rep. Nick Kupper and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes are each calling foul on APS’s request to raise rates almost immediately...

ACC’s Kevin Thompson Denies Ever Stating ‘People Don’t Understand’

June 16, 2025 5:23 pmJune 23, 2025 4:29 pm

Kevin Thompson, Republican Chair of the Arizona Corporation Commission, privately messaged the Arizona Globe to dispute the suggestion that he and fellow Commissioner Nick Myers have ever said “people don’t understand,” as stated in the Globe story dated June 12, 2025....

ACC Incumbent Challenge by Marshall and Heap Creates GOP Firestorm

June 12, 2025 3:33 pmJune 20, 2025 4:36 pm

The Arizona Freedom Caucus unveiled two new Republican challengers for the Arizona Corporation Commission on Tuesday, setting up what could be one of the most fiery primaries in the state. Reps. David Marshall (R-7) and Dr. Ralph Heap (R-10) will challenge current...

TPA’s Bowyer Scorches Key Republicans for Ditching First GOP Rally

June 3, 2025 3:46 pmJune 12, 2025 3:44 pm

The first major Republican rally of the 2026 cycle was held over the weekend, drawing a packed crowd and signaling the start of campaign season. By Monday morning, Turning Point Action’s Chief Operating Officer, Tyler Bowyer, released a list of...

State Regulator Scorched for Comments on Alleged Power-Shutoff Death

May 1, 2025 5:00 amMay 18, 2025 2:46 pm

Arizona Corporation Commission Vice Chair Nick Myers has come under intense scrutiny following a series of contentious remarks regarding the death of 82-year-old Kate Korman of Sun City West, Arizona, after Arizona Public Service (APS) disconnected her electricity during extreme heat....

AZ Corporation Commission Alters Utility Rate Procedure

December 11, 2024 6:00 amJanuary 2, 2025 3:54 pm

“The only support for this ‘policy statement’ came from the utilities themselves. The Commission is charged to protect ratepayers by regulating the utilities, not the other way around. The Commission should pump the brakes, not rush through major rulemaking decisions...