Ryan Knappenberger

Ryan Knappenberger

Contributor, Cronkite News

Ryan is a Phoenix-based reporter covering politics in Washington, D.C. He grew up in the Valley of the Sun and has multiple passions: journalism, musical theater, gaming, and more.

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Culture Tribal Leaders Urge Support for Bills to Protect Cultural, Sacred Sites

Tribal leaders urged lawmakers to pass bills that would protect sacred sites by creating a new tribal designation and require Native input on decisions.

Ryan Knappenberger Ryan Knappenberger September 16, 2022 8:47 am MST
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Money How Arizona Is Keeping Special Interests Out of Local Elections

The Citizens Clean Elections Commission provides public funding to candidates who pledge to not accept donations from PACs or special interest groups.

Ryan Knappenberger Ryan Knappenberger July 29, 2021 9:00 am MST
Arizona Rev. Jesse Jackson (C), listens during a sit-in demonstration outside the office of Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) on July 26, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Arizona Pressure to End the Filibuster Is Mounting for Kyrsten Sinema as 39 Protesters Arrested During Phoenix Sit-In

Police arrested 39 protestors outside Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s office on Monday as they called on the senator to support ending the filibuster

Ryan Knappenberger Ryan Knappenberger July 28, 2021 10:21 am MST
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Local Here Are 9 Family-Friendly Ways to Beat the Summer Heat in Arizona

Now that COVID-19 vaccines are widely available, Arizonans can take advantage of their newfound immunity and enjoy the things you missed last summer!

Ryan Knappenberger Ryan Knappenberger July 27, 2021 12:02 pm MST
Elections In this Nov. 4, 2014, file photo, Arizona Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich waves to supporters at the Republican election night party in Phoenix. Brnovich said Friday, July 26, 2019, that Arizona is poised to resume executions after a five-year hiatus brought on by an execution that critics said was botched, a subsequent lawsuit challenging the way the state carries out the death penalty, and the difficulty of finding lethal injection drugs. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Elections Mark Brnovich Announces Bid for US Senate. Here’s What He Did as Arizona’s Attorney General

Sen. Mark Kelly’s term ends in 2022, and Arizona Republicans have already begun scrambling to challenge him for Sen. John McCain’s old seat.

Ryan Knappenberger Ryan Knappenberger June 29, 2021 2:39 pm MST

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Economy Show Dad You Really Care by Shopping Father’s Day Gifts at One of These Locally Owned Arizona Shops

Need a last-minute Father's Day gift? Check out one of these 10 independently owned stores in Arizona.

Ryan Knappenberger Ryan Knappenberger June 17, 2021 4:11 pm MST
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Local Here Are 9 Family-Friendly Ways to Beat the Summer Heat in Arizona

Now that COVID-19 vaccines are widely available, Arizonans can take advantage of their newfound immunity and enjoy the things you missed last summer!

Ryan Knappenberger Ryan Knappenberger June 16, 2021 6:40 am MST