Ericka Piñon

Ericka Pinon is a state and federal reporter for Cactus Politics. She was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and is fluent in both English and Spanish. She is currently studying Journalism and Mass Communications at Arizona State University.

Arizona Votes to End Green Energy Rules for Power Companies

Arizona's utility regulators have decided to eliminate rules that require power companies to buy renewable energy. This could end nearly…

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Governor Hobbs Wants Federal Investigation of Grand Canyon Fire After Revealed Mismanagement

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is demanding answers after a massive wildfire at the Grand Canyon destroyed the famous Grand Canyon…

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AG Mayes Warns of Deadly Fentanyl Crisis On National Fentanyl Awareness Day

As new data shows the devastating severity of the opioid crisis, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes dedicated National Fentanyl Prevention…

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The Arizona Free Enterprise Club Is Demanding An Investigation Of The 2022 Gubernatorial Campaign

The Arizona Free Enterprise Club has filed a formal complaint against Arizona State University, claiming the school used taxpayer money…

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Former Governor Ducey Gives Recognition to National Education Ranking As It's 'Changing Arizonans' Lives For The Better'

Former Governor Doug Ducey has shown appreciation towards Arizona schools dominating national rankings for the second year in a row.…

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Kari Lake Calls Out California's Governor Newsom For Trying To Be A 'Chameleon' Amid Dispute

Kari Lake isn't holding back when it comes to California Governor Gavin Newsom, calling him out for what she sees…

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Arizona's Officials Mayes and Kelly Wish Tucson A Happy 250th Birthday

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is celebrating along with Tucson as the city celebrates its 250th anniversary on Wednesday. Kris…

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Rep. Stanton Applauds Mesa As It Places First in Water Conservation Contest

Representative Greg Stanton is pleased with Mesa residents' recent big win in a nationwide water-saving contest. The city had taken…

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Senator Gallego Wants CDC to Release Drug Prevention Money Immediately

Senator Ruben Gallego is calling for urgent action from federal health officials to release money that could save lives in…

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Arizona Officials Mayes and Kupper Disagree On Voter Citizenship Requirements

A public issue concerning election security and voting rights has come up as a result of a heated disagreement between…

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Rep. Crane Applauds Increase in Trade School Enrollment

Trade schools and career training institutions are becoming more and more common among young people as alternatives to typical college…

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AG Mayes Speaks Out Against Climate Rule Changes

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes spoke out against the Trump administration's initiative to weaken environmental regulations as she believes. She's…

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Arizona Education Officials Seek to Recover $124 Million in Misspent Voucher Funds

Arizona education officials are working to recover tens of millions of dollars in taxpayer funds after parents used education vouchers…

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Fontes vs. Kolodin Election Security Battle: Two Sides of the Cybersecurity Story

Arizona's Secretary of State office detected and responded to a cyberattack targeting the state's candidate portal system, according to state…

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Governor Hobbs Fights Back: Arizona's Solar Showdown

The Trump administration's decision to end a federal solar energy program that guaranteed the state $156 million in awards is…

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Trump's Mail-In Ballot Initiative Causes Dispute Among Arizona Officials Hobbs, Mayes & Biggs

Following President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will end the state's mail-in voting system through executive action, Arizona officials are…

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Senator Mark Kelly Reflects on 105 Years of Women's Right to Vote

As Americans marked the 105th anniversary of the 19th Amendment on August 18, Senator Mark Kelly reflected on the milestone…

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Congressman Crane Applauds End to Federal Lawsuit Against Grand Canyon University

Following the Federal Trade Commission's decision to drop its lawsuit against Grand Canyon University, one of the biggest Christian universities…

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