Ericka Rodriguez Diaz

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

Ruben Gallego Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Address Growing Men's Health Crisis

Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced bipartisan legislation this week to establish a federal Office of Men's Health, pointing to alarming…

20 hours ago

Greg Stanton Joins Push to Bypass Republican Leadership on Dreamer Legislation

Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ) is adding his name to a growing effort to force a House vote on legislation that…

21 hours ago

Lisa Fink Says The Alec and Lydia Act Protects You, No Matter When Your Case Started

Arizona State Representative Lisa Fink (R-AZ) has a message for families navigating the court system right now: a new law…

22 hours ago

Juan Ciscomani Votes to Keep Government Funded, Avoid September Shutdown

Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) voted Tuesday in favor of a stopgap spending bill that would keep the federal government funded…

2 days ago

The Primaries Are Done & Arizona's November Matchups Are Now Official.

Arizona's primary elections delivered a packed night of results Tuesday, setting up several high-stakes November matchups across the state's congressional…

2 days ago

Andy Biggs and Katie Hobbs Are Set to Battle for Arizona's Governor's Office This Fall

Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) has won the Republican primary for Arizona governor, and the general election battle against Democratic Governor…

2 days ago

Abe Hamadeh Fights to Preserve the A-10: 'Do Not Retire a Proven Weapons System'

It makes a sound unlike anything else in the sky, a deep, mechanical roar that ground troops have learned to…

3 days ago

Katie Hobbs to Federal Officials: Unreasonable Cuts to Arizona's Water Are Unacceptable

Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) is sending a clear message to federal officials and fellow western governors: Arizona will not shoulder…

3 days ago

What Happens in Arizona Today Could Decide Who Controls the House This November

Arizona is the only state holding primary elections today, and Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-AZ) is making sure voters know…

3 days ago

Andy Biggs Credits Law Enforcement After 2026 World Cup Closes as Most Secure in History

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end, and Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) is taking a moment to…

4 days ago

Mass Shooting in Downtown Tucson Leaves Nine Injured, Arizona Officials Respond

Arizona's political leaders are mourning after a mass shooting in downtown Tucson left nine people injured and a suspect in…

4 days ago

Warren Petersen Steps Into Court to Defend Arizona's Voter-Approved Border Security Law

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R-AZ) is heading to federal court to defend a voter-approved border security measure after an…

4 days ago

Kris Mayes Takes DoD to Court Over Unexplained Wind Energy Freeze

Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-AZ) is taking the Department of Defense (DoD) to court over what she calls an unlawful…

7 days ago

Kate Gallego Celebrates Historic TSMC Deal While Keeping One Eye on Phoenix's Water Future

Phoenix is making history on two fronts this week, landing the largest investment deal in American history while simultaneously preparing…

7 days ago

Yassamin Ansari Responds to Trump's Primetime Election Speech: 'Incredibly, Incredibly Dangerous'

President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address Thursday night, making sweeping claims about election fraud, foreign interference, and vulnerabilities in…

7 days ago

Todd Blanche Seeks Confirmation as AG, Ruben Gallego Points to a Killed Corruption Investigation

Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is demanding a federal investigation after reports emerged that a senior Justice Department official may have…

1 week ago

Kate Gallego Calls TSMC's $100 Billion Investment 'The Largest Deal in US History'

One hundred billion dollars. That's how much Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is adding to its already massive investment in Phoenix,…

1 week ago

Ruben Gallego Leads Unanimous Senate Vote Against Pardoning FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried

A bipartisan Senate resolution passed unanimously this week declaring that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried should never receive a presidential pardon,…

1 week ago