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Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced she is appointing Ron Burgess, Fred Johnson, Demarcus Joiner, and Quinton Ross to the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Republican leadership in the State House recommended several candidates for Gov. Kay Ivey to consider for two of the new spots on the expanded Public Service Commission PSC.
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry won the Republican nomination for Public Service Commission Place 1.
Following an investigation by 1819 News, a Cullman County Shell gas station with several illegal gambling machines on the premises has been identified as a primary donor for a local Alabama Public Service Commission candidate.
Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation on Thursday expanding the Public Service Commission (PSC) into law.
The House and the Senate approved legislation on Wednesday expanding the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Members of the Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee passed legislation on Tuesday expanding the Public Service Commission (PSC).
On a Tuesday edition of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Public Service Commission candidate and Cullman Co. Sheriff Matt Gentry spoke about Alabama's utility rates and the need to conduct a thorough overview of the PSC.
The Alabama House is scheduled to vote Tuesday on legislation requiring the Public Service Commission to hold regular public rate case hearings.
Legislation expanding the number of members of the Public Service Commission passed the Senate unanimously on Thursday.
State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) announced on Tuesday the “Power To The People Act,” a measure that expands the Alabama Public Service Commission from its current three seats to seven seats elected by the public.
State Rep. Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) introduced House Bill 475 last week, requiring the PSC to hold a public rate case hearing once per year. On Wednesday, he presented a substitution that would require a meeting once every three years, which he said was similar to other states.
If elected governor, Tuberville suggested establishing a secretary of energy to represent the entire state of Alabama and oversee all things energy-related.
There’s “no scenario” in which a bill changing the Public Service Commission (PSC) from elected to appointed can pass this session, according to State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman).
On Monday, State Rep. Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) discussed a controversial Public Service Commission (PSC) bill ending popular election to the body, arguing residents of Alabama need more time to weigh in on the issue before any future legislative action.
The Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) is planning to hire a new executive director.
State Rep. Chip Brown's (R-Hollinger's Island) legislation changing the Public Service Commission (PSC) to an appointed entity was taken off the calendar on Thursday.
Support for passing legislation changing the members of the Public Service Commission from elected to appointed is currently lacking, according to State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur).
Members of the Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee passed two bills concerning data centers in the “Alabama Affordability Protection Plan” on Wednesday.
State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) is hoping his bill turning the Public Service Commission into an appointed board will stop left-wing groups from getting a “foothold” in Alabama and lower costs through greater transparency.
The House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee passed the bipartisan bill changing the Public Service Commission (PSC) to an appointed entity despite pushback from both sides of the aisle on Tuesday.
Public Service Commissioner Chris Beeker and Place 2 candidate Brent Woodall both weighed in on Friday on legislation making the Public Service Commission (PSC) an appointed entity.
A bipartisan coalition of Alabama legislators in both the House and Senate unveiled on Thursday the Alabama Affordability Protection Plan — a three-bill reform package “designed to safeguard Alabama families and businesses from rising utility costs and undue political influence, all without increasing taxes or rates.”
The race for Public Service Commission (PSC) Place 2 garnered significant interest in the final days of qualifying, with incumbent Chris Beeker III now facing four opponents, including Priscilla Andrews, Jeffrey M. Boyd, Brent Woodall and Jim Zeigler.
Public Service Commissioner Jeremy Oden qualified for reelection Wednesday afternoon, citing his experience and commitment to Alabamians.
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry qualified to run for Place One on the Public Service Commission on Monday afternoon.
Members of the Public Service Commission unanimously approved the purchase of a natural gas power plant near Billingsley in Autauga County by Alabama Power on Tuesday.