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.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Declines to Answer Questions at Senate Hearing, Citing Fifth Amendment

Years after the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped American life, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the man who led the nation's response, sat before…

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Happy Birthday, NASA: 68 Years of the Impossible Becoming Inevitable

Few people in Congress have a more personal connection to NASA than Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and on the agency's…

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Arizona Court Strikes Down Republican Ballot Measure Because It Would Have Banned All Public Sector Unions

A court ruling Tuesday removed HCR 2040 from Arizona's November ballot, with a judge finding that a measure presented as…

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House Passes $95 Billion Defense and Voting Package 216-214, Adelita Grijalva Votes No

The House approved $73 billion for the war in Iran and $10 billion tied to voting restrictions last Wednesday, and…

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Mark Kelly Introduces Bills to Get More Men Into Classrooms and Mentorship Roles

Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced two bills this week aimed at getting more men into classrooms and mentorship roles, arguing…

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Yassamin Ansari Visits Dilley Detention Center After Reports of Horrifying Conditions for Detained Children

Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) is in San Antonio, Texas, preparing for what she described as a gut-wrenching but necessary visit,…

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Under 16? You'll Need Your Parent's Permission to Join Social Media Under Ruben Gallego's Planned Initiative

Most teenagers today have grown up with social media, but Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) says that doesn't mean they should…

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'It's Not About the Money': Andy Biggs Outlines School Reform Vision With 100 Days Until the Midterms

With 100 days until the midterm elections, Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs (R-AZ) is making education one of his campaign…

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36 Years of the Americans With Disabilities Act & Greg Stanton Says the Work Continues

Thirty-six years ago this past Sunday, a landmark law changed what it meant to be an American with a disability.…

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Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee Wins GOP Nomination for Superintendent of Public Instruction

In a closely watched Republican primary, state Treasurer Kimberly Yee (R-AZ) has defeated incumbent Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne…

3 weeks ago

Warren Petersen Wins Republican Primary and Immediately Takes Aim at Kris Mayes

Fresh off his Republican primary win, Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R-AZ) is already on offense, and his target is…

3 weeks ago

Yassamin Ansari Demands Investigation Into Tate Brothers' Ties to Trump's Inner Circle

Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) is demanding a congressional investigation into whether political figures with ties to the Trump administration may…

3 weeks ago

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…

3 weeks 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…

3 weeks 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…

3 weeks 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…

3 weeks 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…

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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…

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