Former Indiana utility regulator calls firing a ‘fishing expedition,’ denies spending allegations

Andy Zay rejected allegations he misspent campaign money — and said he settled because he didn't have the time or money to continued the lawsuit.

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 1,378

Last Updated: 1 day, 21 hours ago

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Despite agreeing to settle his contentious lawsuit against the state, fired Indiana utility regulator Andy Zay maintains that his dismissal was manufactured to change the outcome in a now-pending review of a $71 million electricity rate increase for AES Indiana.

In an interview with the Capital Chronicle, Zay rejected the Braun administration’s allegations he misspent campaign money from his previous role as a state senator — but said he agreed to the $625,000 …

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