Ericka Piñon

Ericka Piñon is a reporter for Cactus Politics specializing in Arizona Legislative Correspondent. With 1 year on the ground in Phoenix, Arizona, they have been cited by Cactus Politics, Big Energy News, The Floridian Press, and Texas Politics. Her focus is on Public Relations and Communications. Email: Ericka@dnm.news

Breaking Barriers: How Arizona Women Changed History

Every March, the country pauses to recognize the contributions of women throughout history. This year, Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) is…

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Yassamin Ansari Criticizes Iranian Government, Calls Trump's Actions Unconstitutional

On Saturday, February 28th, the United States and Israel launched a joint military campaign against Iran, called Operation Epic Fury,…

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Phoenix Police Increase Patrols Amid Regional Tensions Following Operation Epic Fury

The Phoenix Police Department moved quickly to reassure residents Sunday as news broke of U.S. military casualties in Operation Epic…

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Arizona House Approves Bills to Suspend Summer Gas Tax and Study Long-Term Fuel Costs

The Arizona House approved a trio of bills this week designed to bring down fuel costs for drivers, with backers…

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Mariana Sandoval Vows to Keep Fighting for Police Mask Bill

A Democratic state representative is vowing to keep fighting after Republicans used a procedural move to block her proposal that…

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'You Can Bully Me, But We Are Not Supposed to Be Bullying Kids': Lorena Austin Speaks Out Against 'Parents' Bill of Rights'

An Arizona state representative made a deeply personal appeal on the House floor this week, sharing their own experience as…

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Lawmaker Pushes Back on Bill She Says Goes Too Far on Medical Mandates

House Bill 2248 is designed to protect medical freedom in Arizona schools and workplaces, but it is drawing pushback from…

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As Lab-Grown Food Nears Store Shelves, Arizona Wants Accurate Food Labels

A bill moving through the Arizona legislature would take the guesswork out of grocery shopping, at least when it comes…

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Arizona House Moves to Limit Voting Centers Under New Resolution

The Arizona House of Representatives approved a proposal Monday that could change how Arizonans cast their ballots in future elections.…

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Arizona House Passes Bill Limiting Gender Transition Treatments for Minors

The Arizona House of Representatives has passed House Bill 2085, a proposal from State Representative Lisa Fink (R-AZ) that expands…

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Bipartisan Fight Ensues After Ruling of Immigration Notification Bill

The Arizona Senate passed a bill Monday that would require local police to immediately contact federal immigration authorities after arresting…

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Arizona House Passes Stricter Sentences for Adults Exploiting Teens

A bill targeting adults who use the internet to sexually extort teenagers cleared the Arizona House this week, moving the…

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Arizona Lawmakers Vote to Shift How State References Middle East Land

The Arizona House of Representatives passed two resolutions on Monday that take a firm stance on one of the most…

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Katie Hobbs Vetoes Bill Requiring Hospitals to Ask About Immigration Status

Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) vetoed Senate Bill 1051 last week, which would have required hospitals across the state to ask…

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Bipartisan Support Pushes Arizona's Anti-Deed Fraud Legislation

House Bill 2080 advanced through the House Government Committee this week, earning unanimous bipartisan support. The bill, which is sponsored by…

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Court Rules Against Trump Tariffs, Trump Raises New Ones

The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's trade policy on Friday, February 20, 2026, ruling 6-3 that his sweeping…

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Joseph Chaplik Resigns to Focus on Congressional Race

Arizona state Representative Joseph Chaplik (R-AZ) is leaving his seat in the state legislature to focus entirely on his bid…

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ICE at the Ballot Box? Kris Mayes Says It's 'Voter Intimidation'

Arizona Republicans are pushing a bill that would station federal immigration agents at polling locations across the state, and Attorney…

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