Ericka Piñon

Arizona Leads in School Choice, But Faces Urgent Literacy Challenges

Arizona continues to receive national recognition for granting families significant authority over their children's education. According to the Center for…

2 months ago

People's Republic of China: Veto of Key Legislation

Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed HB2542, legislation sponsored by State Representative Lupe Diaz (R-LD19) that would have restricted state contracts…

2 months ago

Arizona Arts Commission Secures $2 Million in Funding Amid Ongoing Budget Uncertainty

The Arizona Commission on the Arts has received $2 million in state funding for the second consecutive year, allowing the…

2 months ago

Granite Mountain Hotshots: Remembering the Fallen

Today, 12 years after the Granite Mountain Hotshots lost their lives in what is still one of the deadliest wildfire…

2 months ago

Supreme Court Sides with Trump on Key Policy Issue

The U.S. Supreme Court made an important decision today that affects everyone in America, changing the rules about how federal…

2 months ago

Arizona House Passes Revised State Budget Following Multiple Vetoes

The Arizona House of Representatives approved a modified state budget package on Friday, following several weeks of negotiations between legislative…

2 months ago

Big Beautiful Bill Would End Free Asylum Applications, Boost ICE Funding

Senate Republicans are currently negotiating the Big Beautiful Bill that would significantly impact immigration enforcement and related federal programs. The…

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National Defense Areas Expand Military Operations along the U.S.-Mexico Border

Arizona will become home to two of the four National Defense Areas established along the U.S.-Mexico border, significantly expanding military…

2 months ago

Obergefell v. Hodges: Celebrating Ten Years of Equality

Ten years ago today, the United States Supreme Court's landmark Obergefell v. Hodges ruling made marriage equality the law of…

2 months ago

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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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…

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