AG Challenges 154% Sewer Rate Hike for Robson Ranch Utility Customers

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed an application for rehearing with the Arizona Corporation Commission on March 31, 2026, challenging the Commission's March 4 decision approving a 154% sewer rate increase and 23% water rate increase for Robson Ranch residents. The AG argues the Commission violated its constitutional duty by approving rate increases without considering customer impact and by refusing to review documents from the November 2024 sale to a private equity firm.

Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board Meeting Scheduled

The Montana Department of Labor and Industry Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board will hold a public meeting on April 15, 2026 from 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM. The meeting agenda covers review of unemployment insurance appeals. The public may attend or contact Brenda Bassett, Public Information Officer, for additional information.

Raft River Electric Wildfire Mitigation Plan Approval

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Order No. 36988 establishing a modified procedure for Raft River Rural Electric Co-op Inc.'s Wildfire Mitigation Plan application under Idaho Code § 61-1801. The Commission is soliciting written public comments through June 4, 2026, with company reply comments due by June 25, 2026. No petitions to intervene were filed.

Competitive Local Exchange Carrier Certificate - Metro Fibernet

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Certificate No. 566 to Metro Fibernet, LLC authorizing the company to provide local exchange and interexchange telecommunications services within Idaho. The certificate was issued pursuant to Order No. 36733 dated August 21, 2025, in Case No. MFN-T-25-01.

Clearwater Paper granted intervention in AVISTA energy tariff rider case

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Order No. 36987 granting Clearwater Paper Corporation's petition to intervene in Avista Corporation's application to increase its Schedule 91 energy efficiency tariff rider. The intervention was granted because no party timely opposed the petition. Clearwater Paper is now an official party of record in Case No. AVU-E-26-01.

IPUC Upholds Intervenor Funding Award to Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Order No. 36991 reaffirming its award of $7,461.63 in intervenor funding to the Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association (IIPA) in Case No. IPC-E-25-27. The Commission declined to modify the previously awarded amount despite IIPA's errata correcting its requested amount from $14,923.25 to $7,635.75. Idaho Power is ordered to remit payment within 28 days.

Energy Efficiency Expenses Approval for Intermountain Gas Company

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Final Order No. 36989 approving Intermountain Gas Company's request for $4,466,551 in 2024 Energy Efficiency expenditures as prudently incurred. The order covers both Residential EE Program expenses ($3,989,432 revenue) and Commercial EE Program expenses ($294,202 revenue), with 77% of expenditures going to customer rebates. Staff was the only party to file comments; no petitions to intervene were submitted.

Micron Granted Intervention in Idaho Power 2032 All-Source RFP Proceeding

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued Order No. 36990 granting Micron Technology's petition to intervene in Case No. IPC-E-26-03 concerning Idaho Power's 2032 All-Source Request for Proposals. The petition was filed March 23, 2026, and no party timely opposed it. The order adds Micron as a party of record subject to Commission Rules 71-75 and 222-223.

First Responders Passport Fee Exemption Implementation

The Department of State issued a final rule implementing the First Responders Passport Act by adding a new fee exemption to the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services (22 CFR 22.1). The exemption covers individuals operating under federal contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements to participate in search and rescue operations abroad following natural disasters. Currently affects approximately 400 members across two Urban Search and Rescue Teams.

FEC Launches New Rulemaking Search System with Boolean Options

The Federal Election Commission announced the launch of a new rulemaking search system on its website, providing enhanced search capabilities including Boolean operators, proximity filters, and mobile accessibility. The update also includes routine administrative notices regarding pending litigation, upcoming webinars, and standard reporting deadlines for 2026.