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Formula rates are a hot topic at the Arizona Corporation Commission as the state’s two major electric utility companies seek double-digit rate increases.

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With the recent talk of inflation and a recession, there is plenty of economic uncertainty, with some people worried. It’s helpful to understand the inflation rate, how it’s calculated, and what it ...

Interest rates are the costs of borrowing or returns on investments, expressed as a percentage of the initial amount, usually calculated annually. They are vital for loans, mortgages, and savings ...

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Affordability has quickly become the word for 2026. Across the political spectrum, people are working to define what affordability looks like. For my efforts at the Arizona Corporation Commission, ...