Former Indiana Utility Regulatory Commissioner Andy Zay is suing Gov. Mike Braun, accusing the governor of illegally firing him for voting to approve a utility rate case for AES Indiana rather than any legitimate cause. Indiana law allows a governor to remove an IURC commissioner “for cause.” Zay’s complaint argues Braun had none, and Braun’s own public statements indicates the real reason for removing him was political disagreement over utility rates. Zay left a seat in the Indiana Senate in January after Braun appointed him chair of the IURC.