Ericka Rodriguez Diaz

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…

1 month 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…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

2 months 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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months 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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months 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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

Carine Werner Takes Tribal Medicaid Fraud Case to Federal Prosecutors

Senator Carine Werner (R-AZ) is taking her fight against alleged Medicaid fraud directly to federal prosecutors, armed with what she…

2 months ago

Arizona Senate Democrats Push for ESA Program Audit Amid Spending Concerns

Senator Eva Diaz (D-AZ) formally requested that the Arizona Joint Legislative Audit Committee authorize a full special audit of the…

2 months ago

Mark Kelly Pushes for Permanent Dreamer Protections

Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is calling on Congress to permanently protect Dreamers – young immigrants brought to the United States…

2 months ago

Kimberly Yee Sends Legal Warning to Tom Horne Over DEI Claims in Superintendent Race

State Treasurer Kimberly Yee (R-AZ) is threatening to sue Tom Horne after the fellow Republican candidate claimed she sat on…

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