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Okla. A.G. Drummond Leads Push for Prescription Drug Pricing Transparency
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 16 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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Drummond leads push for prescription drug pricing transparency
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today led a coalition of 45 attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Department of Labor to adopt a new rule requiring pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to be more transparent about how they set prescription drug prices.
PBMs manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health insurers and employer health plans. They negotiate rebates with drug manufacturers,
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 16 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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Drummond leads push for prescription drug pricing transparency
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today led a coalition of 45 attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Department of Labor to adopt a new rule requiring pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to be more transparent about how they set prescription drug prices.
PBMs manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health insurers and employer health plans. They negotiate rebates with drug manufacturers,decide which drugs are covered and determine what patients pay. Oftentimes though, the employers who hire them to manage their health plans have little visibility into how PBMs make money or why drug costs change. Approximately 136 million Americans receive health coverage through an employer.
The proposed rule would require PBMs to disclose twice a year how they generate revenue and give employers the right to audit them.
"When Oklahomans and their employers are paying more for prescription drugs, they deserve to understand why," said Drummond. "This rule would bring much-needed clarity to a complex system and give employers the tools to make better decisions for the people they cover. I'm proud to lead this effort alongside attorneys general from across the country."
In a letter to the Department of Labor, the coalition urges the adoption of two additional protections. First, they ask the Department to clarify that the rule does not override existing state PBM transparency laws. This is an important safeguard since PBMs have historically argued that federal law preempts state oversight. Second, they ask the Department to commit to coordinating enforcement with state attorneys general, including by referring potential violations of state law to their offices.
The Attorney General's PBM Compliance and Enforcement Unit has taken its own steps to hold PBMs accountable, conducting ongoing investigations and negotiations with PBMs to resolve violations. It has also secured a $32 million settlement to recover funds for the state employee health plan and reached an agreement returning improperly recouped audit payments to Oklahoma pharmacies.
Those efforts reflect a nationwide trend. All 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have enacted PBM regulations, including limits on out-of-pocket costs, bans on "gag clauses" that prevent pharmacists from telling patients when paying out of pocket is cheaper than using insurance, and protections for independent pharmacies. Today, the top three PBMs control roughly 80% of prescription drug claims nationwide.
Read the Letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/oag/news-documents/2026/april/Ltr%20to%20Dept%20of%20Labor%20re%20Pharm%20Benefits%20Mgr%20_%20FINAL.pdf)
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Original text here: https://oklahoma.gov/oag/news/newsroom/2026/april/drummond-leads-push-for-prescription-drug-pricing-transparency.html
N.H. A.G. Formella: Live Nation and Ticketmaster Antitrust Verdict
CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following statement on April 15, 2026:
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Live Nation and Ticketmaster Antitrust Verdict
Attorney General John M. Formella releases the following statement on today's jury verdict in New Hampshire's multistate antitrust case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster:
"Today a jury in New York found Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly. This verdict ensures that Live Nation and Ticketmaster will be held accountable for violations of federal and state antitrust laws, including New
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CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following statement on April 15, 2026:
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Live Nation and Ticketmaster Antitrust Verdict
Attorney General John M. Formella releases the following statement on today's jury verdict in New Hampshire's multistate antitrust case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster:
"Today a jury in New York found Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly. This verdict ensures that Live Nation and Ticketmaster will be held accountable for violations of federal and state antitrust laws, including NewHampshire's antitrust law. New Hampshire is proud to stand with our fellow State Attorneys General across the country in celebrating this victory for consumers. We are grateful for the jurors' attention to this important case which impacts numerous aspects of the live entertainment industry."
Jury Finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster Illegally Eliminated Competition, Hurting Fans, Artists, and Competing Venues
Attorney General John M. Formella and a coalition of 33 other attorneys general today won their lawsuit against Live Nation after a jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated federal and state antitrust laws by eliminating competition and driving up costs for fans, artists, and venues across the country. After a five-week trial, the jury found that Attorney General Formella and the coalition successfully proved that Live Nation and Ticketmaster have unlawfully maintained and abused their monopoly power that prevents other ticketing services, venue owners, and concert promoters from successfully competing. As a result, fans are charged higher prices for tickets.
In May 2024, Attorney General Formella, a coalition of 40 other states, and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Live Nation, alleging that its control over almost every aspect of the live event business - from venue ownership to event promotion to ticketing services through Ticketmaster - allowed it to raise costs for both fans and artists and to suppress competition. During the trial that began on March 2, 2026, DOJ reached a settlement with Live Nation, which Attorney General Formella and the coalition of 33 states rejected, choosing to continue litigation.
The jury today found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for violating federal and state laws by engaging in anticompetitive conduct. The jury found that Ticketmaster unlawfully maintains a monopoly in the market for ticketing services at major concert venues. The jury also found that Live Nation has a monopoly in the market for large amphitheaters used by artists and that Live Nation unlawfully requires artists who use the amphitheaters it owns to also use its event promotion services. In addition, the jury determined that fans have been overcharged for concert tickets at major concert venues across the country.
Having successfully proven their case on liability to the jury, Attorney General Formella and the coalition will argue for remedies and financial penalties at a separate bench trial.
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Original text here: https://www.doj.nh.gov/news-and-media/live-nation-and-ticketmaster-antitrust-verdict
Md. A.G. Brown and Coalition of States Win Historic Trial Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown and Coalition of States Win Historic Trial Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster
Jury Finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster Unlawfully Eliminated Competition, Hurting Fans, Artists, and Competing Venues
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 33 other attorneys general today won their lawsuit against Live Nation after a jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated federal and state antitrust laws by eliminating competition
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown and Coalition of States Win Historic Trial Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster
Jury Finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster Unlawfully Eliminated Competition, Hurting Fans, Artists, and Competing Venues
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 33 other attorneys general today won their lawsuit against Live Nation after a jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated federal and state antitrust laws by eliminating competitionand driving up costs for fans, artists, and venues across the country. After a five-week trial, the jury found that Attorney General Brown and the coalition successfully proved that Live Nation and Ticketmaster have unlawfully maintained and abused their monopoly power that prevents other ticketing services, venue owners, and concert promoters from successfully competing. As a result, fans are charged higher prices for tickets.
"For years, Live Nation and Ticketmaster exploited their monopoly power at the expense of fans, artists, and competing venues," said Attorney General Brown. "Today's historic verdict holds this company accountable under the law, and we will continue fighting to secure the full relief that live music fans, artists, and venues in Maryland deserve."
In May 2024, Attorney General Brown and a coalition of 40 other states, and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Live Nation, alleging that its control over almost every aspect of the live event business - from venue ownership to event promotion to ticketing services through Ticketmaster - allowed it to raise costs for both fans and artists and to suppress competition. During the trial that began on March 2, 2026, DOJ reached a settlement with Live Nation, which Attorney General Brown and the coalition of 33 states rejected, choosing to continue litigation.
The jury today found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for violating federal and state laws by engaging in anticompetitive conduct. The jury found that Ticketmaster unlawfully maintains a monopoly in the market for ticketing services at major concert venues. The jury also found that Live Nation has a monopoly in the market for large amphitheaters used by artists and that Live Nation unlawfully requires artists who use the amphitheaters it owns to also use its event promotion services. In addition, the jury determined that fans have been overcharged for concert tickets at major concert venues across the country.
Having successfully proven their case on liability to the jury, Attorney General Brown and the coalition will argue for remedies and financial penalties at a separate bench trial, which has not yet been scheduled.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-and-Coalition-of-States-Win-Historic-Trial-Against-Live-Nation-and-Ticketmaster.aspx
Md. A.G. Brown Announces Settlement With Xponential Fitness, Inc. for Alleged Violations of Maryland Franchise Law
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Settlement with Xponential Fitness, Inc. for Alleged Violations of Maryland Franchise Law
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that his Securities Division has reached a settlement with Xponential Fitness, Inc. (Xponential), which sells franchises for fitness studios for brands including Club Pilates, Yoga Six, and Stretch Lab, for allegedly misrepresenting key information in its Franchise Disclosure Documents about
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Settlement with Xponential Fitness, Inc. for Alleged Violations of Maryland Franchise Law
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that his Securities Division has reached a settlement with Xponential Fitness, Inc. (Xponential), which sells franchises for fitness studios for brands including Club Pilates, Yoga Six, and Stretch Lab, for allegedly misrepresenting key information in its Franchise Disclosure Documents aboutthe franchises, including the typical time to open an outlet and contact information for former franchisees.
"When Maryland residents invest their hard-earned money to buy a franchise, they deserve the most accurate and complete information before making that investment decision," said Attorney General Brown. "My Office will continue to hold franchisors accountable for making deceptive or misleading claims."
The Maryland Securities Division alleged in the Consent Order that Xponential franchisors falsely claimed that the typical time franchisees took to open a fitness studio was six months or less, when the actual time to open those fitness studios was closer to a year or longer. As a result, franchisees incurred substantial costs due to unexpected delays in opening their fitness studios.
In addition, the Securities Division alleged that Xponential franchisors failed to accurately disclose legally mandated contact information of former franchisees, which prevented prospective franchisees from obtaining important information from experienced fitness studio operators, which could have alerted them to the delays that franchisees experienced opening their fitness studio franchises.
Under the Consent Order, Xponential affiliates agreed to offer to terminate franchise agreements and refund fees of certain Maryland franchisees who still had unopened fitness studios. Xponential also agreed to settle with a Maryland franchisee whose outlet Xponential had previously terminated.
Xponential paid a civil monetary penalty of $75,000 to the State of Maryland under the Consent Order and agreed to permanently cease and desist from offering or selling franchises in violation of the Maryland Franchise Law.
For issues or questions regarding the offer and sale of franchises, please contact the Securities Division at [email protected].
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Announces-Settlement-with-Xponential-Fitness,-Inc.-for-Alleged-Violations-of-Maryland-Franchise-Law.aspx
Ga. A.G. Carr Pushes for Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 16 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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Carr Pushes for Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a bipartisan coalition in submitting a comment letter in support of a proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Labor that requires greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Specifically, those PBMs that service employer-funded health plans covered under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
The rule
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ATLANTA, Georgia, April 16 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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Carr Pushes for Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a bipartisan coalition in submitting a comment letter in support of a proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Labor that requires greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Specifically, those PBMs that service employer-funded health plans covered under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
The rulerequires PBMs to disclose twice a year how they generate revenue and gives employers the right to audit them. PBMs have long sought to avoid state regulation by claiming federal preemption under ERISA. For this reason, the attorneys general also urge the Department to clarify that the proposed rule does not preempt state PBM transparency laws.
"Protecting access to affordable medications is critical for Georgia families, especially those in underserved and rural communities," said Carr. "That's why we have taken steps to regulate PBMs in our state. Those laws are not preempted by federal regulations, and we're proud to support any measure that builds off our efforts to benefit Georgia consumers."
Created in the late 1960s to process prescription drug claims, PBMs now play a far broader and more powerful role in the health care system by managing prescription drug benefits for health insurers. This includes, among other things, negotiating rebates and reimbursements with drug manufacturers and determining which drugs are covered and at what cost. Approximately 136 million Americans receive health coverage through an employer -- either their own job or a family member's -- and the proposed rule responds to concerns that employers often lack visibility into how PBMs are making money or why drug costs change.
In the comment letter, the attorneys general ask the Department to clarify that it supports working with them to enforce the rule. According to the coalition, there should be mention that nothing in the rule is intended to prevent the Department from referring matters to state attorneys general, requesting their investigative or enforcement assistance, or coordinating with them when the Department discovers violations of state law.
Today, the top three PBMs manage approximately 80 percent of prescription drug claims. Due to the power imbalance held by PBMs and the negative effects of such power on drug pricing, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have enacted laws to rein them in. Common provisions include limits on patient out-of-pocket costs, bans on "gag clauses" that prevent pharmacists from telling patients they could save money by paying for their prescription out of pocket instead of using insurance, and protections against unfair treatment of independent pharmacies.
Joining Carr in submitting this comment letter are the attorneys general of Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Find a copy of the letter here (https://law.georgia.gov/document/document/ltr-dept-labor-re-pharm-benefits-mgr-finalpdf--UNPUBLISHED-document--DO-NOT-SHARE-this-URL--/download).
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Original text here: https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-04-15/carr-pushes-federal-rule-increase-transparency-prescription-drug-pricing
Ariz. A.G. Mayes and Coalition of States Win Trial Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 16 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes and Coalition of States Win Trial Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster
Attorney General Kris Mayes and a coalition of 33 other attorneys general today won their lawsuit against Live Nation after a jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated federal and state antitrust laws by eliminating competition and driving up costs for fans, artists, and venues across the country.
After a five-week trial, the jury found that Attorney General Mayes
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PHOENIX, Arizona, April 16 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes and Coalition of States Win Trial Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster
Attorney General Kris Mayes and a coalition of 33 other attorneys general today won their lawsuit against Live Nation after a jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated federal and state antitrust laws by eliminating competition and driving up costs for fans, artists, and venues across the country.
After a five-week trial, the jury found that Attorney General Mayesand the coalition successfully proved that Live Nation and Ticketmaster have unlawfully maintained and abused their monopoly power that prevents other ticketing services, venue owners, and concert promoters from successfully competing. As a result, fans are charged higher prices for tickets.
"Live Nation and Ticketmaster built a monopoly on the backs of Arizona fans and artists and today, a jury held them accountable. This verdict sends a clear message: no corporation is too big to face justice," said Attorney General Mayes. "The Trump administration gave up the fight and wanted to let these companies off the hook easily. But we kept fighting for every Arizonan who has been charged too much by this illegal monopoly and we won. This is a major victory for fairness and competitive free markets."
In May 2024, Attorney General Mayes, a coalition of 40 other states, and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Live Nation, alleging that its control over almost every aspect of the live event business -- from venue ownership to event promotion to ticketing services through Ticketmaster -- allowed it to raise costs for both fans and artists and to suppress competition. During the trial that began on March 2, 2026, DOJ reached a settlement with Live Nation, which Attorney General Mayes and the coalition of 33 states rejected, choosing to continue litigation.
The jury today found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for violating federal and state laws by engaging in anticompetitive conduct. The jury found that Ticketmaster unlawfully maintains a monopoly in the market for ticketing services at major concert venues. The jury also found that Live Nation has a monopoly in the market for large amphitheaters used by artists and that Live Nation unlawfully requires artists who use the amphitheaters it owns to also use its event promotion services. In addition, the jury determined that fans have been overcharged for concert tickets at major concert venues across the country.
Having successfully proven their case on liability to the jury, Attorney General Mayes and the coalition will argue for remedies and financial penalties at a separate bench trial.
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Original text here: https://www.azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-mayes-and-coalition-states-win-trial-against-live-nation-and
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Secures $7 Million Settlement With APS Following Investigation Into Disconnection Practices During Extreme Heat
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 16 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Secures $7 Million Settlement with APS Following Investigation into Disconnection Practices During Extreme Heat
Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced a $7 million settlement with Arizona Public Service Company (APS), the state's largest electric utility, resolving allegations that APS violated the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act in connection with its disconnection practices. Under the settlement, APS will pay $2.75 million in monetary relief (in
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PHOENIX, Arizona, April 16 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Secures $7 Million Settlement with APS Following Investigation into Disconnection Practices During Extreme Heat
Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced a $7 million settlement with Arizona Public Service Company (APS), the state's largest electric utility, resolving allegations that APS violated the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act in connection with its disconnection practices. Under the settlement, APS will pay $2.75 million in monetary relief (inaddition to attorneys' fees), provide $1 million in credits to eligible consumers with outstanding balances, and invest $3.1 million in consumer protection improvements, including changing from a date-based policy to a temperature-based policy for account shut-offs.
The case arose from concerns regarding disconnection practices during extreme heat, including an incident involving the death of Katherine Korman, an APS residential customer whose electric service was remotely disconnected on May 13, 2024, due to nonpayment. The disconnection occurred when the daily high temperature in her area reached approximately 99 degrees Fahrenheit. Ms. Korman was found deceased at her residence six days later, on May 19, 2024. APS had discontinued its voluntary 95-degree hold practice -- under which it had previously refrained from disconnecting service during extreme heat -- just three days before Ms. Korman's service was cut off. The cause of Ms. Korman's death was not determined as part of this action.
"No Arizonan should be put at risk because they cannot afford their electric bill," said Attorney General Mayes. "This settlement ensures that APS will no longer disconnect power based on the date on the calendar alone -- if temperatures are dangerous, the power stays on."
Settlement Terms
Under the proposed consent judgment, entered in Maricopa County Superior Court, APS is required to:
* Pay $2.75 million into the state's Consumer Protection-Consumer Fraud Revolving Fund, plus up to $250,000 in the Attorney General's attorneys' fees.
* Fund $1 million for the Arizona Consumer Assistance and Education Program, with at least $800,000 applied directly as bill credits to eligible customers facing service termination before September 1, 2026.
* Spend $3.4 million on programmatic improvements and consumer outreach.
* Reinstate the voluntary 95-degree hold on residential power disconnections for nonpayment, halting disconnections whenever temperatures are forecast to reach 95 F or above the following day -- outside the existing June 1-October 15 moratorium period.
* Maintain the 32-degree cold weather hold on residential disconnections when temperatures are forecast to drop to 32 F or below.
* Improve customer notifications by adding text message alerts for past-due and disconnection notices.
* Enhance the Safety Net Program to function as an emergency notification system, allowing designated third parties to receive critical alerts -- including past-due notices, disconnection warnings, and outage notifications -- by text or email.
* Send annual letters to customers enrolled in the Saver Choice Plus frozen rate plan comparing their costs against available alternative rate plans.
* Encourage other Arizona utilities -- including SRP, Tucson Electric Power, and rural cooperatives -- to adopt similar extreme-weather hold practices.
All payments must be funded solely through APS shareholder funds and may not be recovered from ratepayers through future rate cases or surcharges. This matter was handled by Senior Litigation Counsel John Raymond Dillion IV of the Consumer Protection and Advocacy Section in the Civil Litigation Division.
A copy of the complaint (https://azag.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cc1fad182b6d6f8b1e352e206&id=8d7c176244&e=9153ff6c96) is available A copy of the proposed consent judgment (https://azag.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cc1fad182b6d6f8b1e352e206&id=2c7db91f23&e=9153ff6c96) is available. The consent judgment is not final until signed by the Court.
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Original text here: https://www.azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-mayes-secures-7-million-settlement-aps-following-investigation
