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MEMO: On Energy Costs, Pollution & AI Data Centers, Ohio Republicans Are Trump Rubber Stamps
August 28, 2026
Rural Arizonans Say ‘The Bills Are Too Damn High’ at Pinal County Community Roundtable Event
CASA GRANDE, AZ — Veterans, union workers, caregivers and grandparents gathered Wednesday night to talk about the rising cost of living in rural Arizona. The community roundtable, hosted by Climate Power and Rural Arizona Action (RAZA), featured JoAnna Mendoza, a leader in the community and AZ-06 congressional candidate, alongside Pinal County residents who described a […]
August 20, 2026
ICYMI: Gov. Hobbs Delivers $321 Million in Utility Savings for Arizona Families
PHOENIX — Arizonans are catching a break on their utility bills, and Gov. Katie Hobbs’ administration is the reason why. Hobbs announced last week that the Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO) has helped more than 3 million residential customers save over $321 million on electric, water, gas, and sewer bills over the last three years. […]
July 29, 2026
Republicans Had Their Chance to Lower Bills for Arizona Families. Voters Can’t Afford to Give Them Another One.
PHOENIX—Tonight, the campaigns to lead Arizona’s Congressional delegation and the Governor’s office have officially begun, and the road to Election Day comes down to one issue: whether Arizona families can still afford to keep their lights on. Many of the Republicans moving on after today’s primary election have, frankly, done enough on that front. In […]
July 21, 2026
As Anniversary of Trump and Republicans’ Budget Bill Looms, Arizonans are Paying More for Utilities, Groceries, Gas, and Healthcare
PHOENIX—New research out today from the Center for American Progress Action Fund and Climate Power highlights how unaffordable life has become for Arizonans, thanks in large part to Donald Trump and congressional Republicans. One year after the GOP budget bill was signed into law, Trump’s policies have raised costs for Arizona families by $1,873 per […]
July 1, 2026
La “Fiesta Futbolera” reúne a la comunidad de Phoenix para disfrutar el Mundial y discutir cuestiones climáticas locales
Climate Power En Acción, Grita Canta Vota, El Verde Es Vida y Somos Votantes organizaron una fiesta para ver el Mundial y reunir a la comunidad PHOENIX — El jueves, Climate Power En Acción, Grita Canta Vota, El Verde Es Vida y Somos Votantes celebraron su “Fiesta Futbolera”, una iniciativa comunitaria realizada en torno al […]
June 18, 2026
NEW POLLING: Home Insurance Costs Are Straining Household Budgets in Arizona
PHOENIX—As more frequent and costly extreme weather fuels a nationwide home insurance crisis, Climate Power and the Insurance Fairness Project released new polling on how homeowners and renters are impacted in five key states, including Arizona. Key findings of the poll include: Climate change is pushing property insurance companies to raise rates and cancel policies […]
June 18, 2026
Biggs and Schweikert Had Their Chance to Lower Bills for Arizona Families. They Blew It.
PHOENIX — Tonight, Andy Biggs and David Schweikert stood on a debate stage and talked about the cost of living. But what they didn’t talk about says far more about these GOP candidates for governor. In August 2022, both voted against the Inflation Reduction Act — the largest clean energy investment in American history. The […]
June 17, 2026
At Wednesday’s Debate, Listen for the Part When Biggs and Schweikert Promise to Lower Arizonans’ Electricity Bills
PHOENIX — On Wednesday night, Andy Biggs and David Schweikert will debate and make their case to be governor of Arizona. At some point, they will say something about energy costs and affordability and fighting for Arizona families. When they do, remember that they already had their chance. Twice. In August 2022, both members of […]
June 16, 2026
Congressman Ciscomani is Lying to Himself and to His Constituents
Tucson, AZ—During a recent interview with KOLD in Tucson, Congressman Juan Ciscomani championed his vote on HR1 and framed it as a vote that “lets people keep more of their money.” This statement comes as we approach the anniversary of the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, which has already cost thousands of Arizona […]
June 4, 2026
Arizonans’ Electricity Bills Are Spiking, And Juan Ciscomani Voted to Make It Worse
TUCSON, AZ—Newly released data from the EIA shows that national household electricity prices have surged 18% since Donald Trump took office in January 2025, and Arizona families are feeling the full weight of it. The state led the entire nation in electricity consumption growth in March 2026, with retail sales up 19.4% year-over-year — driven […]
May 29, 2026