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.

Republican Lawmakers Seek to Ban Abortion Coverage in Congress Health Plans

U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is urging the U.S Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to discontinue health care plans that…

7 hours ago

Matt Gress Urges Full Review Before School District Vote

Representative Matt Gress (R-AZ) has sent a letter to the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board requesting a full review…

12 hours ago

Kris Mayes Secures Lawsuit Against Trump’s Wind Order

Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-AZ) has secured a court order blocking the Trump Administration's freeze on wind energy permits. On…

13 hours ago

Ruben Gallego Fights Against Surveillance-Data Pricing in New Bill

The One Fair Price Act has been introduced by Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) to help ensure companies are not taking advantage…

16 hours ago

Mark Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen the Housing Market

Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) has introduced the More Homes on the Market Act to increase market supply and improve housing…

2 days ago

Tom Horne Complies with Recent Orders to Remove DEI in Classrooms

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is complying with federal executive orders to formally open the process of reviewing…

2 days ago

State Trust Land Oversight Under Review by Joint Legislative Audit Committee

The Joint Legislative Audit Committee is reviewing the State Land Department’s management, concerned that State Trust land sales were not…

2 days ago

Kris Mayes In Favor of Birthright Citizenship Amid Supreme Court Decision

The Supreme Court has agreed to review President Donald Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes…

2 days ago

Abe Hamadeh Proposes MACA Act to Strengthen Transparency in Census

Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) is planning to strengthen transparency by adding a question on the U.S. Census regarding dual citizenship…

3 days ago

Arizona Democrats Denounce CAIR's Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation

Arizona House Democrats have issued a statement opposing efforts to designate the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a foreign…

3 days ago

Andy Biggs Leading Healthcare Reforms

Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) is leading one of many national health initiatives, the Health Savings Accounts for All Act, in…

3 days ago

Matt Gress Calls Out School District's 100-Day Refusal

State Representative Matt Gress (R-AZ) says the Tolleson Union High School District has refused to provide financial information for 100…

6 days ago

Nick Kupper Calls on State Leaders to Share SNAP Data

Arizona State Representative Nick Kupper (R-AZ) is pushing Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) and Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-AZ) to release…

6 days ago

Adelita Grijalva Introduces First Bill on Oak Flat Project

The newest congresswoman, Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ), has made protecting Oak Flat her first priority in Washington. She recently filed legislation…

6 days ago

Adelita Grijalva Addresses Border Patrol Raid on Aid Site

Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) recently spoke on the House floor regarding a U.S. Border Patrol raid at a humanitarian aid…

7 days ago

Katie Hobbs Announces $967M Arizona Internet Expansion

Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) has announced  that Arizona received federal approval this week for a plan to expand high-speed internet…

7 days ago

Eli Crane Plans to Sign Petition for Stock Trading Ban

Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) has announced he will sign a special petition that could force Congress to vote on a…

1 week ago

Ruben Gallego Doesn't 'Disagree' With 'Trump Accounts'

Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) has voiced support for a provision in President Donald Trump's recent legislative package that creates savings…

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