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.

Greg Stanton Challenges New Federal Limits on Housing Funds

Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) has called on the Department of Housing and Urban Development to reverse new guidance that could…

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Katie Hobbs Launches Program to House Homeless Veterans

Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) announced this week that Arizona is taking significant steps to help veterans experiencing homelessness through a…

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Arizona Lawmakers Unite for Epstein File Release

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation forcing the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. The House…

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Abe Hamadeh Joins Push to Restrict Chinese Technology

Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) has signed onto a letter urging the U.S. Commerce Department to restrict the use of Chinese-made…

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Janae Shamp Celebrates Victory in Sex Offender Case

State Senator Janae Shamp (R-AZ) is marking a significant win after a federal court upheld the state's sex offender registration…

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Yassamin Ansari Joins Congressional Brief Supporting Venezuelan Protection Status

Representative Yassamin Ansari has joined over 120 members of Congress in filing a legal brief urging federal courts to reverse…

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Abe Hamadeh Alleges 'Bribery and Lies' of AG Payments and Prosecutions

Representative Abe Hamadeh is calling for a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into what he describes as a bribery scheme…

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Arizona Freedom Caucus Endorses The Arizona Secure Elections Act

The Arizona Freedom Caucus announced its endorsement of the Arizona Secure Elections Act, a major election reform bill, supporting fellow…

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Goldwater Institute Sues Kris Mayes Over Withheld Public Records in Rent Cas

On Wednesday, the Goldwater Institute filed a lawsuit against Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes to compel compliance with Arizona’s Public…

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President Pro Tempore Requests Investigation on 30% Rate Hike to Governor's Donor

Arizona Senate President Pro Tem T.J. Shope is requesting updates from state prosecutors following the release of internal documents that…

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Yassamin Ansari Criticizes U.S. Absence from COP30

Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari addressed the United States' absence from this year's United Nations climate summit during remarks outside the U.S.…

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Arizona Leaders Push for Federal Aid After Devastating Floods

Arizona's congressional delegation is coming together across party lines to help communities recover from catastrophic flooding that hit the state…

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Longest Shutdown in U.S. History Ends, Federal Workers Return to Work

After 43 days of the longest government shutdown in American history, federal workers are finally heading back to work. President…

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New Epstein Emails Released Ahead of Adelita Grijalva Being Sworn Into Office

As House Democrats released three emails from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's estate this week, Arizona Representative Yassamin Ansari criticized…

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Andy Biggs Introduces Three Bills to Support Veterans

Representative Andy Biggs has introduced three new pieces of legislation to improve services and benefits for American veterans. The bills,…

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Bipartisan Leaders Unite to Protect State's Colorado River Water As Guidelines Have Expired

Bipartisan lawmakers in Arizona are joining forces to address a growing water crisis that could affect millions of people in…

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Arizona Congressmen Urge CMS to Approve Arizona Rural Health Application

Congressman Andy Biggs has requested that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approve Arizona's application for the Rural…

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Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva to Be Sworn In This Week

Following the Senate-passed funding bill to open the government, Speaker Mike Johnson announced he will swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva…

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