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Andy Zay, newly appointed chair of Indiana’s Utility Regulatory Commission just seven months ago, has been abruptly fired amid allegations of serious policy violations—including failing to file financial disclosures, issuing questionable employee gifts, and altering public meeting agendas without consulting his successor. Appointed in December 2025 after leaving his state senate seat, Zay’s swift ouster has drawn sharp criticism from the Indiana Democratic Party, who accuse Governor Braun of using Zay as a scapegoat, especially since Braun was aware of an ongoing AES investigation when he made the appointment. With neither Zay nor the governor offering public comment, the situation raises urgent questions about accountability and leadership in state regulatory oversight.

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