Advocacy

In 2016, it became apparent that Arizona Public Service (APS) was planning to be the first utility in the country to impose mandatory “demand rates” on residential electric customers. Demand rate plans include an extra charge that is based upon the highest level of energy demand at the customer’s residence during a specified time period the month of service being billed.

Wednesday November 3, 2021

“AARP Arizona is thrilled the Arizona Corporation Commission adopted our recommendations in the APS rate case order issued today. AARP Arizona has been focused on the issues surrounding the previous rate case, which was issued in 2017. AARP Arizona felt strongly enough during those proceedings to be one of only two groups to refuse to sign on to the settlement agreement. With today’s decision, AARP has been vindicated in our decision, and glad to know that then and now we will always fight for the 50+” Dana Kennedy, State Director for AARP Arizona said.

PHOENIX, Arizona—AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer Nancy A. LeaMond issued the following statement reacting to the Build Back Better framework’s failure to lower prescription drug prices. LeaMond said:

Work and Save for the future

New AARP Analysis: COVID-19 Deaths in Nursing Homes Tripled from August to September 2021 in Arizona

Medicare Negotiation Most Favored Policy

Rx Costs Outpaced ARIZONA RESIDENT Income by 69%; Big Pharma Spent More on Stock Buybacks & Dividends than R&D: New Data

AARP AZ sent a letter to AZDHS Director Don Herrington in regards to booster vaccinations and we received a prompt response from Mr. Herrington.

Dear Governor Ducey,