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

Carine Werner & Wendy Rodgers Demand Action on Tribal Sober Living Fraud

State Senators Carine Werner (R-AZ) and Wendy Rogers (R-AZ) say the sober living fraud crisis that devastated Native American communities…

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Kris Mayes Wins $1.95 Million for Veterans Deceived by Benefits Company

For years, veterans across the country turned to VetLink Solutions, believing the company could help them get the disability benefits…

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Aaron Márquez Honors Fallen Ahead of Memorial Day, Calls Iran War 'Reckless'

As Americans prepare to honor fallen service members this Memorial Day weekend, Representative Aaron Márquez (D-AZ) stood before a crowd…

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Kris Mayes Fights Back Against Student Loan Caps in 42nd Lawsuit

Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-AZ) doesn't slow down. The Arizona Attorney General has now filed her 42nd lawsuit against the…

3 days ago

Grand Canyon's North Rim Reopens, Recovery Still Far From Over

The Grand Canyon's North Rim has welcomed visitors back for the summer, a hopeful sign of resilience after one of…

3 days ago

Juan Ciscomani Secures Millions for Tucson Police Fleet Amid Calls for Law Enforcement Support

In the wake of National Police Week, Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) is drawing attention to a federal investment he secured…

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Phoenix Cuts Property Tax Rate, Boosts Housing and Family Services in Unanimous Budget Vote

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego (D-AZ) and the City Council unanimously approved the city's fiscal year 2026-27 budget on Tuesday, putting…

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Yassamin Ansari and Greg Stanton Find Overcrowding Eased at Mesa ICE Facility

Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ) and Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) made a second unannounced visit to an immigration detention facility at Mesa…

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As Arizona Schools Close, Mark Kelly Fights to Keep Federal Money Out of Private Hands

Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is pushing Congress to repeal the country's first federal school voucher program, saying that Arizona's troubled…

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Kris Mayes and Warren Petersen Clash as Arizona Medicaid Fraud Scandal Escalates

Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-AZ) and state Senate President Warren Petersen (R-AZ) are in an open dispute, and at the…

5 days ago

Democrats Fight to Put Arizona's Housing Agency Back on Track After Two Years Without a Director

After more than two years without a confirmed director, Arizona's Department of Housing (ADOH) moved a step closer to stable…

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Arizona School Voucher Program Faces Ballot Fight as New Report Weighs In

More than 100,000 Arizona children now use state-funded education savings accounts to pay for private or home schooling, and a…

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Greg Stanton Questions Trump's Taiwan Strategy Following China Visit

Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ) says President Donald Trump made a serious mistake in Beijing, failing to approve Taiwan's pending arms…

6 days ago

Catherine Miranda Praises Court Ruling Blocking Pinal County's Unauthorized ICE Deal

State Senator Catherine Miranda (D-AZ) is calling it a victory for the rule of law after a Maricopa County judge…

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Katie Hobbs Ends Legislative Moratorium as Arizona Budget Deadline Looms

After more than a month of gridlock, Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) lifted a self-imposed legislative freeze Thursday, with her office…

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Eli Crane and Greg Stanton Unite Across the Aisle to Bring Better Healthcare to Tribal Veterans

Two Arizona congressmen from opposite ends of the political spectrum secured unanimous House passage of an amendment this week to…

1 week ago

The AI Economy Is Here and Abe Hamadeh Wants Veterans to be Ready for It

Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) is prioritizing veterans trained in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors, and he just cleared a major…

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David Farnsworth Bets on Flying Taxis as the Future of Transportation

Senator David Farnsworth (R-AZ) sat down with electric air taxi company Joby Aviation this week, pushing his vision of eVTOLs…

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