Indiana Governor Settles Utility Commission Dispute | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 23, 2026 · 1m

Indiana’s governor settles a high-stakes dispute with former utility commissioner Andy Zay for $625,000 — not as an admission of wrongdoing, but to wrap up a bitter legal battle over his firing. Zay claimed Governor Mike Braun removed him illegally, arguing the commission’s impartiality was compromised; the governor’s team countered with allegations of Zay’s misuse of campaign funds and bonus payouts. The settlement covers Zay’s unpaid salary and benefits plus legal fees — a quiet end to a tense saga that began when Zay was appointed in January, demoted in June after a controversial rate…