Official Account for Mormon Women for Ethical Government. We are peaceful, faithful, nonpartisan, and proactive.
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MWEG is a unique grassroots organization with a 2-part mission. Our first part is to advocate for more ethical government. The second part is to empower women to be independent civic actors. You can learn more at mweg.org
The Mountain West had record levels of electricity generation from solar and wind in 2025. Analysts say it's because they are some of the cheapest sources of new electricity.
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Our principles of peacemaking are adapted from the principles of nonviolence, with a focus on actively making peace and following the example of Jesus Christ. Learn more at mormonwomenforethicalgovernm…
Judge blocks permitting policies that created bottlenecks for wind and solar projects and that were seen as favoring fossil fuels. Wind and solar can be deployed quickly and affordably to meet increasing energy demand.
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Utility board elections often go unnoticed, but the @SRPconnect election had historically high turnout showing increased community interest in energy issues. bit.ly/4ssDPTx
Utility bills already stretch household budgets. @ddowntownb, executive director of @ArizonaPIRG, outlines why formula-based utility rates raise additional concerns for consumers in this opinion piece. bit.ly/4cl330Z
Nevadans ask their lawmakers to enact guardrails for data center energy and water use, including separate ratepayer categories to ensure that small ratepayers don't subsidize energy costs of large data centers. bit.ly/3NHyj0W
Legislation in 2025 stripped $1.5 billion in federal funding for tribal renewable energy and climate resilience projects. Indigenous communities are undeterred, seeking other investors to continue their goal of achieving energy independence.
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As TEP seeks a 14% rate hike with @corpcommAZ, many Pima County residents are concerned that everyday ratepayers will end up subsidizing the energy costs of data centers that strain the local grid. azpm.org/p/headlines/2026/3/…
Thank you @realNVL and @nevada_puc for your investigation into customer overcharging by @NVEnergy. NV Energy shareholders will fully refund overcharged customers $63 million with taxes and interest. thenevadaindependent.com/art…
1 in 6 AZ households spends more than 6% of their income on energy. That’s roughly $811 more each year than they can afford. For seniors, people with disabilities, and families living paycheck to paycheck, even modest rate increases can be devastating.
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Today’s ruling affirms, despite all the noise of the moment, that the Founders' system of checks and balances remains strong nearly 250 years later.
Several questions remain unanswered, including what happens to the revenue already collected and how the Administration may use alternative authorities to impose tariffs. Looking ahead, it is critical that we provide the clarity and predictability businesses need.
Arizonans are concerned about the EPA's repeal of a key finding that underpinned critical regulations aimed at combating climate change. AZ could be one of the states impacted most from extreme heat and drought from unmitigated climate change.
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New survey finds strong support for utility solar energy across the political divide. Americans want energy independence and affordable electric bills, especially from solar panels made in the US.
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NV BCP urges @nevada_puc to accept NV Energy's offer to reimburse overcharged customers only with conditions: don't close the investigation until commissioners see proof that all refunds have been issued and confirm that all customers are identified. tinyurl.com/37xh2nvm
Last week co-hosts of the Proclaim Peace podcast, Jennifer Walker Thomas and Patrick Mason, kicked off Season 2 with an episode on wisdom from the Old Testament about peacemaking!
Listen here: mormonwomenforethicalgovernm…
Arizona Public Service @APSFYI is requesting their 4th rate increase since 2017. It may raise bills by 16% for homeowners and churches, 14% for schools and would double the grid access charge for solar customers. abc15.com/news/local-news/cu…
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) support energy reliability, affordability and economic prosperity. Hear from Mayor of Superior Mila Besich about how it contributes to her town and Arizona's energy future. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026…
For the first time in the 21st century, deaths of children under 5 are expected to rise. Slashing foreign aid now threatens decades of progress in global health.
Read more: deseret.com/opinion/2025/12/…
"If my party’s election wins are achieved through procedures that unfairly stack the deck in favor of the group that I identify with, then such wins lose much, if not all, of their integrity and effectiveness."
On redistricting fairness in Deseret News: deseret.com/opinion/2025/12/…
