Arizona Governor Jan Brewer: Controversial "Anti-Solar" Bill Dropped
Late this afternoon, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer's office issued a brief statement saying that House Bill 2701 -- widely condemned by opponents who called it "the death knell of the solar industry" in Arizona -- had been withdrawn by its primary sponsor, Representative Debbie Lesko (R-9).
The full statement reads:
"Representative Lesko's wise and thoughtful actions today to withdraw HB 2701 should be lauded. This sends a clear and united message to employers around the world - Arizona remains the premier destination for solar industries."
Rep. Lesko's office is referring calls to the House Republican media office, which, in turn, is referring calls to the Governor's message.
OnEarth's previous post on bill 2701 can be seen, here.
Osha Gray Davidson covers energy and the environment for OnEarth. A freelance writer, Davidson's work has appeared in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Salon, Grist, Mother Jones and many other publications. He has written five non-fiction books, including The Enchanted Braid, a... natural history of coral reefs, which was a finalist for the U.K. Natural World Book Award. His blog on solar power, The Phoenix Sun, is widely syndicated.
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