Stephanie Hilferty enters Public Service Commission race focused on energy costs

By: Wesley Muller

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 457

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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State Rep. Stephanie Hilferty announced Monday she will run for the District 1 seat on the Louisiana Public Service Commission, considered one of the most powerful elected offices in the state.

The five-member commission primarily regulates utility companies along with a few other industries such as towing and moving van companies. Its members have the power to set rates for electricity and approve or deny large infrastructure projects such as new power plants and intrastate …

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