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.

Adelita Grijalva Left Waiting as Speaker Delays Swearing-In

The newest member of Congress, Adelita Grijalva, traveled to Washington this past week ready to start her job. She's still…

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Ruben Gallego, Mark Kelly Receive GOP Letter to Reopen Government

Arizona's Republican congressional delegation is intensifying pressure on the state's 2 U.S. senators to support a funding bill that would…

13 hours ago

Warren Petersen Urges Federal Action on Government Shutdown

As the federal government shutdown enters its 6th day, Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen spoke with KTAR News about the…

13 hours ago

GOP Raises Concerns Over Arizona Medicaid Chief Operating with Expired Medical License

Arizona House Republican leaders are raising serious concerns after discovering that the Chief Medical Officer of AHCCCS, the state's Medicaid…

14 hours ago

Stanton Urges University of Arizona to Reject Trump Administration's Higher Education Compact

Representative Greg Stanton has urged the University of Arizona to reject a Trump administration proposal that would offer priority federal…

4 days ago

Crane Doesn't Want Paycheck During Government Shutdown

As the federal government enters its second day of shutdown, Arizona Republican Representative Eli Crane is taking a stand that's…

4 days ago

Mayes Indicts Florida Man for Stealing Arizona Education Funds

Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Thursday that her office has secured an indictment against a Florida man accused of stealing…

4 days ago

Court Ruling No Longer Requires Surgery for Changing Gender on Birth Certificates

A federal court in Tucson has ruled that Arizona can no longer require transgender individuals to undergo surgery to change…

4 days ago

No Work, No Pay: The Debate Over Congressional Salaries During Government Shutdown

As the federal government officially shuts down, many Americans are asking: Should members of Congress still get paid while everyday…

4 days ago

Arizona Schools Get New Suicide Prevention Training for Mental Health Staff

Arizona schools are launching a new training program to help mental health professionals better identify and help students at risk…

5 days ago

Trump Adviser Confirms ICE Presence at Super Bowl Halftime Show

A Trump administration official has stated that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will be present at the upcoming Super Bowl,…

5 days ago

How Long Will the Government Shutdown Last?

The federal government has entered a shutdown, affecting hundreds of thousands of workers nationwide and raising questions about the duration…

5 days ago

Karrin Taylor Robson Welcomes David Schweikert's Gubernatorial Bid

Karrin Taylor Robson issued a statement this week welcoming U.S. Rep. David Schweikert to the Republican primary for Arizona governor,…

5 days ago

Kris Mayes Sues Zillow, Redfin Over Deal That Could Raise Rent Prices

Attorney General Kris Mayes is teaming up with four other states to sue Zillow and Redfin. They say these two…

5 days ago

Planned Parenthood Arizona Suspends Medicaid Services

Planned Parenthood Arizona announced it will no longer provide services to patients using Medicaid. The decision affects cancer screenings, STI…

6 days ago

88 Proposed Laws Threatened 660K Jobs, Could Have Reshaped Arizona's Economy

Arizona's state legislature chose not to pass 88 bills during the 2025 session that could have had a significant impact…

6 days ago

David Schweikert Jumps Into Arizona Governor's Race

U.S. Rep. David Schweikert announced his candidacy for Arizona governor this week, stating that he has given up on fixing…

7 days ago

Lawmakers Clash Over Government Shutdown as Residents Brace for Impact

Arizona's congressional delegation is sharply divided as the federal government faces a potential shutdown beginning October 1st, with Republicans and…

7 days ago