08-22-2026 Statement Regarding Lawsuit Settlement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026

Statement Regarding Lawsuit Settlement

Indianapolis, Ind. - Governor Mike Braun today announced that the State of Indiana has reached a mutually agreeable settlement in the lawsuit, originally filed by Andy Zay in Marion Superior Court 1, pending under cause number 49D01-2608-CE-044500.

"I am pleased that we have been able to reach a resolution. This agreement allows all involved to move forward constructively in the best interest of Hoosiers," said Gov. Braun. "I want to recognize Andy for his service to the state. Public service is demanding work, and I appreciate his contributions over the course of a decade on behalf of Hoosiers."

Mr. Zay said, "The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission performs important work on behalf of all Hoosiers, balancing the affordability of services needed by all citizens, as demonstrated recently by the historic flooding, against the costs for maintaining and supplying those services. I'm proud to have been involved in addressing these issues during my time on the Utilities Committee in the Indiana Senate and later as Chair and Commissioner of the IURC. I am disappointed that I will no longer be directly involved in this important work, but I believe resolution with the State is in everyone's best interest at this time. I appreciate Governor Braun's willingness to reach satisfactory terms so that we can all move forward in a positive direction."

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