Ericka Piñon

Record Temperatures Impact Public Health Funding

Phoenix's expanded cooling centers helped reduce heat-related emergency calls by 20% in 2024 despite record temperatures, but the city faces…

4 months ago

Arizona Lawmakers Back Independent Prison Oversight Bill

An Arizona state representative is backing a bill that would create independent oversight of the state's prison system. Rep. Walt…

4 months ago

ARMS Act Introduced Amid Growing Security Concerns

A new House bill would force airport security to tell Congress how well their screening machines work after years of…

4 months ago

22 States Sue Trump Administration for Cutting Federal Grants

Attorney General Kris Mayes of Arizona has joined a group of 22 states in suing the Trump administration for cutting…

4 months ago

Days Left: Arizona Lawmakers Fail to Prevent Shutdown

Arizona faces a potential government shutdown with just days remaining before the June 30 deadline. This would mark the first…

4 months ago

Veterans and Service-members Face Deportation Crisis

Arizona Representative Yassamin Ansari and nine other Congress members have sent a formal letter to three federal agency heads expressing…

4 months ago

SNAP and School Meal Programs: Federal Cuts Debate and Arizona's 2026 Budget

Senator Ruben Gallego has expressed concerns about proposed federal budget cuts that could affect nutrition assistance programs. According to his…

4 months ago

Heated Online Battle: Laura Loomer vs. Rep. Ansari on Iran

Following President Trump's weekend military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, political commentator Laura Loomer and Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari engaged in…

4 months ago

Latino Americans Emerge in Senate Tax Bill Debate

Latino Americans constitute a significant demographic in contemporary American politics, with over 38 million eligible voters and a collective GDP…

4 months ago

The Decline in Public School Funding is Affecting Students

Due to a budget cap that was established by voters in 1980, Arizona's public schools are currently experiencing an urgent…

4 months ago

Trump Proceeds With Military Action Without Congressional Authorization

The unprecedented military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities have triggered immediate constitutional concerns from members of Congress, who argue they…

5 months ago

Arizona Senate Passes Diamondbacks Stadium Bill, Sends to House

The Arizona Senate passed legislation Thursday that would help fund Chase Field renovations, sending House Bill 2704 back to the…

5 months ago

People's Vote vs. Legislation: The Ongoing Abortion Rights Struggle

In June 2022, the Supreme Court ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and reinstating…

5 months ago

Noem Fast-Tracks Border Wall Construction by Bypassing Environmental Protections

The Trump administration has advanced border wall building by waiving several environmental laws this month, with Secretary Kristi Noem giving…

5 months ago

Rep. Ansari Calls for Investigation into Alleged Abuse at Arizona Immigration Facility

Arizona Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari  (D) is calling on the Trump Administration to investigate troubling conditions at the Eloy immigration detention…

5 months ago

Thousands Face Deportation Order Following Supreme Court Decision

Over half a million immigrants who entered the United States through a humanitarian parole initiative now face calls to leave…

5 months ago

National Patriotism Study: Arizona not as Patriotic as Most States

A new report from WalletHub reveals where Americans are showing the most pride in their country, and Arizona sits in…

5 months ago

Arizona Faces Critical Fire Season Amid Water Crisis

Arizona is facing critical fire conditions this season. Red Flag Warnings have been issued for northwest Arizona, including the Lake…

5 months ago