BREAKING: Corporation Commission's Placing EPCOR In Charge Of Johnson Utilities' Operations Was Constitutional, Says AZ Supreme Court (READ Opinion)

The Arizona Corporation Commission did not exceed its constitutional authority in 2018 when it appointed EPCOR to serve as the interim manager of Johnson Utilities, the Arizona Supreme Court decided today.

In a 6-1 decision, the Court found that "the Commission possesses authority to appoint an interim

manager to protect the health and safety of a PSC’s customers, employees, and the public at-large."

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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