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Tempe city ordinance makes distracted driving a primary offense

Tempe Police can now pull drivers over for using their phones behind the wheel.

By Michelle Zhao | March 21, 2019

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ASU College Libertarians oppose Salem ticket in USGT election

ASU College Libertarians formally opposed Salem's candidacy because of her involvement in alleged discrimination against the club.

By Kiara Quaranta | March 19, 2019

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Controversial student minimum wage bill hits a roadblock in the state Senate

It is unclear whether the Senate committee will hear it at a later date.

By Wissam Melhem | March 18, 2019

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ASU students join youth activists to demand climate change action at Arizona Capitol

The demonstrators called on politicians to support environmental protection policies and for the world to more urgently address climate change. 

By Isaac Windes and Katie Fusillo | March 16, 2019

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ABOR approves additional $20 million for Durham building renovation

The G. Homer Durham Language and Literature building on ASU's Tempe campus hasn't had a major renovation since 1969.

By Michelle Zhao | March 14, 2019

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Arizona Democratic lawmakers join House Democrats in co-sponsoring 'new DREAM Act'

The proposed bill is designed to protect immigrants who were brought into the U.S. at a young age.

By Vandana Ravikumar | March 13, 2019

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ABOR files motions to dismiss 'senseless' attorney general lawsuit over University property deals

ABOR filed motions to dismiss Attorney General Mark Brnovich's lawsuit.

By Vandana Ravikumar | March 12, 2019

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An overview of the 2019 student government candidates

Monday marks the start of the 2019 USG election cycle.

By Kiara Quaranta | March 11, 2019

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Report: ASU official fired amid investigations over racist photo, sexual harassment

The University official was fired as ASU investigated him for violating its policies against sexual harassment and racial discrimination.

By Bryan Pietsch | March 5, 2019

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ASU student arrested in protest against shooting death of Tempe teenager

Benjamin Cooper was one of four protesters arrested during a demonstration against the Tempe police department.

By Kiara Quaranta | March 2, 2019

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USGT calls on University to increase stipends to meet minimum wage

The resolution asks for the University to pay USG workers the school-set minimum for student workers.

By Kiara Quaranta | February 28, 2019

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Forks Estate: The tea on the new Barrett fee

A discussion with State Press politics editor on the recent Barrett fee increase.

By Farah Eltohamy | February 28, 2019

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New bills introduced into legislature would increase education funding in Arizona

The new bills will essentially extend Proposition 301, which was passed in 2000.

By Michelle Zhao | February 28, 2019

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ASU student leaders, lawmakers rebuke emergency declaration

ASU students and experts called into question the Trump's use of the emergency declaration to build a wall on the southern border.

By Isaac Windes | February 27, 2019

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ASU students and community leaders call on Congress to act on climate change

Local community leaders and ASU students advocated for climate change at the Arizona Capitol.

By Isaac Windes | February 27, 2019

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Student protestors call for ASU to address issues facing marginalized communities

ASU Council of Coalitions protested what they called "ASU's consistent neglect of marginalized student communities." 

By Isaac Windes | February 25, 2019

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ASU rents more space in Washington, D.C. for expanding programs

The ABOR approved ASU's request to rent more space in Washington, D.C. to expand University programs.

By Michelle Zhao | February 21, 2019

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Bill allowing students to be paid below state minimum wage faces pushback

House Bill 2523 will allow Arizona businesses to pay full-time students the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.

By Wissam Melhem | February 19, 2019

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Barrett students respond to proposed fee increase with criticism, calls for transparency

The proposed increase of $250 per semester would be the first since 2015.

By Bryan Pietsch and Kiara Quaranta | February 18, 2019

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Bill to lower tuition for DACA students introduced into Arizona Legislature

Senate Bill 1217 would allow ABOR to lower tuition for DACA students without violating Prop 300.

By Katie Fusillo | February 14, 2019

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