Former Commissioner Sues for Job Back | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

A former Indiana utility regulator is suing to get his job back after being fired just a week after being appointed by Governor Mike Braun — claiming it was politically motivated, tied to his vote approving a $71 million rate hike for AES Indiana. Zay says he was pressured by state officials, asked to “fix” the decision, and later demoted and dismissed before a critical vote. The state counters with claims of policy violations, but Zay insists his actions were approved and that the real issue is the governor’s interference in the commission’s independence. Now in court, he seeks to reclaim…