Ericka Piñon

Dolores Huerta Breaks Silence, Arizona Strips César Chávez Honors

Dolores Huerta, the 95-year-old civil rights icon and co-founder of the United Farm Workers, publicly accused the late César Chávez…

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Arizona Responds to Disturbing Allegations Against César Chávez

A New York Times investigation has shaken the legacy of one of the most celebrated figures in Latino history, and…

4 weeks ago

Government Shutdown Strains TSA as White House Pushes for Deal

Over a month into the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) sharply criticized…

4 weeks ago

Arizona Abortion Funding Bill Fails in House as Debate Over Reproductive Rights Continues

An Arizona bill, introduced by Representative Walt Blackman (R-AZ), that would have directed state money toward nonprofit pregnancy resource centers…

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Montenegro Moves to Position Itself as a National Leader in Artificial Intelligence

House Speaker Steve Montenegro (R-AZ) is throwing his support behind a new statewide artificial intelligence (AI) coalition, signaling that the…

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Mark Kelly Demands Answers from Defense Secretary Over 'No Quarter' Remarks

Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is calling on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to clarify what he meant when he publicly declared…

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Arizona Schools Chief Tom Horne Weighs In on Transgender Athlete Debate After Tense Hearing

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is reaffirming his stance on restricting transgender students from competing in girls’ sports…

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Body-Shaming or Fair Question? Women's Sports Hearing Takes Unexpected Turn in Arizona

A tense exchange at an Arizona legislative hearing has drawn national attention after former Utah State volleyball player Kaylie Ray…

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Yassamin Ansari Warns of Generational Consequences as Iran Conflict Generates 'Black Rain'

As the United States' conflict with Iran enters its third week, the consequences on the ground are becoming increasingly visible…

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Arizona Senators Push Back on ICE Detention Expansion With New Bill

Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) have introduced legislation to give local governments a say before federal immigration…

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House Democrats Demand Pentagon Release Findings on Strike That Killed 170 Children

More than 120 House Democrats are demanding the Pentagon publicly release findings from its investigation into a deadly strike on…

1 month ago

Arizona House Passes Juvenile Justice Bill in Unanimous Vote

The Arizona House passed a bill this week aimed at narrowing the circumstances under which repeat juvenile offenders can be…

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Tom Horne Pushes Back on Scholarship Account Fraud Claims

Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is challenging what he calls a serious misrepresentation surrounding the state's Empowerment Scholarship Account…

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Alma Hernandez Blames Elected Officials After Michigan Synagogue Attack

Arizona Representative Alma Hernandez (D-AZ) is calling out political leaders across the country following a shocking attack at a Michigan…

1 month ago

Janae Shamp Leads Bill to End Insurance Vaccine Payment Penalties

Senator Janae Shamp (R-AZ), a nurse and former healthcare worker, has sponsored senate bill 1212, a legislation now advancing through…

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Lawmakers Target Local Fees Driving Up Arizona Home Prices

The Arizona House of Representatives approved bipartisan House Bill 2946 on Wednesday, a measure sponsored by Representative Khyl Powell (R-AZ)…

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DOJ Restores Gun Rights for Jake Hoffman Amid Active State Indictment

Arizona Senator Jake Hoffman (R-AZ) is among a small group of people who recently had their federal firearms rights restored…

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Arizona Lawmakers Push to Add Gun Safety to the School Curriculum

Arizona lawmakers are moving to make firearm safety education a required part of the school experience, from the earliest grades…

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