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

How Kris Mayes Helped Block a Nationwide Abortion Pill Crackdown

Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-AZ) is claiming a partial victory after the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily restored broad access to…

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Mark Kelly Leads Bipartisan Push to Rebuild America's Shipbuilding Industry

Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is pushing the SHIPS for America Act to close a massive maritime gap with China; the…

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Arizona Democrats Push Back on Republican Calls to Redraw Congressional Maps

Arizona Senate Democrats are rallying against Republican leadership's calls to redraw the state's congressional and legislative districts, following a landmark…

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For Crime Victims, Andy Biggs Reminds 'Healing Is Not Linear' in Kayleigh's Law

Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) is backing Kayleigh’s Law, a bill that would give victims of violent crimes and sex offenses…

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Autism Awareness Month Is Ending & Greg Stanton Says the Fight Is Just Beginning

Autism Awareness Month has come to a close, and Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) used the moment to draw attention to…

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Historic Shutdown Ends But Yassamin Ansari Says the Damage Was Avoidable

After 76 days of political gridlock, the longest federal department shutdown in American history was finally over, and Representative Yassamin…

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After Eight Years of Delays, Congress Finally Passes a Farm Bill

After nearly a decade of temporary fixes and missed deadlines, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a new farm bill…

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Arizona Court Rules Against Kris Mayes in Public Records Fight

An Arizona appeals court ruled this week that Attorney General Kris Mayes' (D-AZ) office improperly handled a public records request…

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Arizona Republicans Unveil Budget Plan With Sweeping Tax Cuts and Agency Spending Reductions

Arizona Republican lawmakers introduced a budget proposal this week that includes significant tax relief and spending reductions across most state…

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Arizona Republicans Demand Katie Hobbs Cooperate With Criminal Investigation

Arizona Republican Party Chairman Sergio Arellano (R-AZ) is demanding full cooperation from Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) after reports emerged that…

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Supreme Court Rules Against Louisiana's Congressional Map

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling today, striking down Louisiana's redrawn congressional map in a 6-3 decision that…

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The Federal Government Loses Up to $521 Billion to Fraud Annually and Andy Biggs Plans to Change That.

Rep. Biggs  has introduced the Taxpayers Resources Used in Emergencies Act, known as the TRUE Accountability Act, a bipartisan bill…

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House Passes Bill Requiring IRS to Expand Online Access and Disclose Wait Times

For years, Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ) has watched his district office field the same frustrated calls: "Where is my refund?"…

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Katie Hobbs Sounds Alarm Over 'Election Denier' Eyeing Arizona's Governorship

Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) is going on offense ahead of what could be one of the most consequential gubernatorial races…

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From Classrooms to the U.S. Capitol: Arizona Teen Artists Win Big in Congressional Competition

A junior from Dysart High School and a student from Winslow never thought a single piece of artwork could change…

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Inside Arizona's Reaction to the Shocking Correspondents' Dinner Shooting

Arizona's congressional delegation joined a chorus of relief and political debate this week following a shooting incident at the 2026…

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Yassamin Ansari Urges Administration to Shield Iranians From Deportation to Active War Zone

With bombs falling on Tehran and protests being met with deadly force inside Iran, a group of Democratic lawmakers is…

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Arizona Republicans Set to Pass Budget Without Governor's Input

Arizona's Republican-controlled Legislature is moving forward with its own state budget plan, setting up another potential standoff with Democratic Governor…

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