Ericka Piñon

Janae Shamp Pushes Sharia Ban in Arizona as a Matter of Prevention

Arizona lawmakers have passed a bill that would make it illegal for any state court to recognize Sharia law, even…

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'That Is Not Normal': Cathrine Miranda Wants Transparency After Haitian Man's Death in ICE Custody

Senator Catherine Miranda (D-AZ) is renewing her push for transparency in law enforcement after her recent amendment to a state…

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Arizona Lawmakers Weigh Impact of Arizona’s Secure Benefits Integrity Act

A new proposal in the Arizona Legislature is drawing strong criticism from Democratic lawmakers, who say it would remove health…

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Warren Petersen Backs New Rules to Expose AI Deepfakes, Protect the Public

Arizona Senate Republicans , including President Warren Petersen, are backing new legislation that would require AI tools to automatically tag…

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Katherine Haley's Education Record Comes Under Scrutiny Amid Treasurer Run

As Katherine Haley (R-AZ) campaigns for Arizona State Treasurer, a political memo circulating among Arizona insiders is raising questions about…

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U.S. Embassy Unable to Help Americans Leave Israel Following Iran Strikes

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem announced Monday that it is unable to evacuate or directly assist American citizens trying to…

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After Controversial Comments, Arizona Moves to Limit Kris Mayes's Reach Over State Police

The Arizona House has approved a bill that would give the state's top law enforcement agency more independence from Attorney…

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Arizona Senate Passes Contract Disclosure Bill After Katie Hobbs's Administration Controversies

Arizona's Republican-controlled Senate has approved new legislation tightening rules for how state contracts are awarded, a move GOP lawmakers say…

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Breaking Barriers: How Arizona Women Changed History

Every March, the country pauses to recognize the contributions of women throughout history. This year, Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) is…

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Yassamin Ansari Criticizes Iranian Government, Calls Trump's Actions Unconstitutional

On Saturday, February 28th, the United States and Israel launched a joint military campaign against Iran, called Operation Epic Fury,…

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Phoenix Police Increase Patrols Amid Regional Tensions Following Operation Epic Fury

The Phoenix Police Department moved quickly to reassure residents Sunday as news broke of U.S. military casualties in Operation Epic…

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Arizona House Approves Bills to Suspend Summer Gas Tax and Study Long-Term Fuel Costs

The Arizona House approved a trio of bills this week designed to bring down fuel costs for drivers, with backers…

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Mariana Sandoval Vows to Keep Fighting for Police Mask Bill

A Democratic state representative is vowing to keep fighting after Republicans used a procedural move to block her proposal that…

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'You Can Bully Me, But We Are Not Supposed to Be Bullying Kids': Lorena Austin Speaks Out Against 'Parents' Bill of Rights'

An Arizona state representative made a deeply personal appeal on the House floor this week, sharing their own experience as…

3 weeks ago

Lawmaker Pushes Back on Bill She Says Goes Too Far on Medical Mandates

House Bill 2248 is designed to protect medical freedom in Arizona schools and workplaces, but it is drawing pushback from…

4 weeks ago

As Lab-Grown Food Nears Store Shelves, Arizona Wants Accurate Food Labels

A bill moving through the Arizona legislature would take the guesswork out of grocery shopping, at least when it comes…

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Arizona House Moves to Limit Voting Centers Under New Resolution

The Arizona House of Representatives approved a proposal Monday that could change how Arizonans cast their ballots in future elections.…

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Arizona House Passes Bill Limiting Gender Transition Treatments for Minors

The Arizona House of Representatives has passed House Bill 2085, a proposal from State Representative Lisa Fink (R-AZ) that expands…

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