'I was disappointed': Gov. Braun explains firing of IURC Commissioner Andy Zay

Braun Appoints Bain to Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission

Josh Bain (Source: Abdul Hakim-Shabazz/IndyPolitics.org) INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has filled an empty seat on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). In a news release sent out by the governor’s office on Thursday, Joshua Bain was announced as the one appointed to the IURC. Bain is the executive director of legislative and intergovernmental affairs for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and a current Repub…

Gov. Braun announces new appointment to IRUC

Joshua Bain will start his new role, effective immediately.

IURC head, governor talk Zay firing and AES hike reconsideration

New Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission leader Anthony Swinger talks to reporters on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (Photo by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz/Indiana Capital Chronicle)Indiana regulators were set to vote Wednesday on whether they should reconsider a contentious $71 million rate increase for AES Indiana customers — but reversed course abruptly Tuesday, the morning after Gov. Mike Braun unceremoniously sacked former regulator Andy Zay. The govern…

'I was disappointed': Gov. Braun explains firing of IURC Commissioner Andy Zay

INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) Gov. Mike Braun is searching for a new utility regulator after firing Commissioner Andy Zay earlier this week for alleged policy violations, including handing out improper gifts and failing to file financial disclosures.Braun spoke about the dismissal Wednesday in Indianapolis, though he declined to provide specifics regarding the allegations against Zay, a former state senator.The Republican governor dismissed Zay from the I…

Joshua Bain appointed to Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission

Governor Mike Braun announced on Thursday, Aug. 6, the appointment of Joshua Bain to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC), the administrative agency that makes decisions in the public interest to ensure utilities provide safe and reliable service at just and reasonable rates. Bain’s appointment is effective immediately. “I have been clear, affordability is my top priority for Hoosiers,” Gov. Braun said. “As families and businesses co…

Gov. Braun Fills Slot on Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has filled an empty seat on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Joshua Bain is Executive Director of Legislative an...