Politics

Experts: State’s safe districts harm democracy

Arizona’s high number of uncompetitive districts doesn’t give voters enough choice on Election Day, which is unlikely to change as districts are redrawn, experts say.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 9, 2010

Experts: Proposition would open health care reform to lawsuits

Arizona voters will be asked this November to approve a state law that contradicts federal health care reform.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 2, 2010

EMPTY DEBATE: David Shapira responds to a question submitted by the audience as the moderator looks on at the District 17 State Senate debate Wednesday night. His opponent, Wendy Rogers, failed to respond to requests to attend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Tempe legislative candidates discuss immigration, education in debate

Candidates hoping to represent north Tempe in the state House of Representatives faced off Wednesday evening in a debate that covered an array of issues.

By Mary Shinn | September 1, 2010

Governor candidates debate SB 1070’s effect on Arizona

Four candidates vying for Arizona’s highest office met at ASU’s Downtown campus Wednesday night for the first post-primary debate in the state’s gubernatorial race.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 1, 2010

R RATED PINOCCHIO: The World Health Organization is trying to create an R rating for movies featuring cigarette smoking. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

CDC report links youth smoking to movies

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released this month found that portrayals of smoking in movies leads more young people to begin smoking.

By Jaclyn Gettinger | August 29, 2010

Students protest Brewer at Sun Devil pep rally

Gov. Jan Brewer was met by student protesters Friday when she visited ASU to cheer on the Sun Devil football team.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | August 29, 2010

SB 1070 led prospective students, faculty away from ASU

Arizona’s new immigration law has become a deciding factor for some prospective students this year.

By Yvonne Gonzalez and Connor Radnovich | August 26, 2010

AWAITING A WIN: Campaign members for David Schweikert anxiously crowd around the computer monitor as election poll results filter in Tuesday night. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

GOP winners gear up for November after tough primaries

Republican candidate David Schweikert for the U.S. Congressional District 5 celebrates primary results, along with other local Republicans.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | August 24, 2010

AWAITING RESULTS: Campaign volunteers for Harry Mitchell set up outside Dave's Brewing Pub on Tuesday in anticipation of the Congressman's appearance at the viewing party for nationwide Congressional primary results. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Democrats hope to boost student engagement in midterm elections

Tempe Democrats want to get students more involved in the midterm elections.

By Monica Arevalo | August 24, 2010

Meet the candidates: Arizona's gubernatorial election, part V

This is the final installment in The State Press’ five-week series that highlighted the gubernatorial candidates and their platforms. The primary election will be held Aug. 24, and early voting begins July 29.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 30, 2010

Bolton issues preliminary injunction; Brewer says 'fight is far from over'

U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton issued a preliminary injunction against parts of Arizona’s new immigration law Wednesday, the day before the law went into effect, blocking key parts from being implemented.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 30, 2010

Protesters of the immigration bill SB1070 gather in downtown Phoenix Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Joe Schmidt)

Protesters demonstrate despite injunction against immigration law's key provisions; majority of law still takes effect

Protesters gathered at various places throughout Phoenix Thursday to express opposition to the implementation of Arizona’s new immigration law.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 30, 2010

Protesters gear up for SB 1070 enforcement

Some protesters of Senate Bill 1070 will gather at the state Capitol at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the night before the bill goes into effect.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 25, 2010

UNDER FIRE: Officials from the International Association of Fire Fighters Union 493 believe Tempe's 5 percent salary decrease for all city employees to be a breach of the salary contract they originally signed with the city. (Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

Fire union calls Tempe's imposed pay reductions a breach of salary contracts

In the wake of all Tempe employees receiving a 5 percent pay reduction, the union for the city’s fire department is disputing a possible breach of contract.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 25, 2010

Governor's Race: Arizona's gubernatorial election, part IV

In our five-week series, The State Press will highlight the candidates and their platforms. The primary election will be held Aug. 24, and early voting begins July 29. This is part IV.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 25, 2010

Meet the candidates: Arizona's gubernatorial election, part III

In our five-week series, The State Press will highlight the candidates and their platforms. The primary election will be held Aug. 24, and early voting begins July 29. This is part III.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 18, 2010

ABOR tables decision of AIMS Scholarship continuance

Potential changes to the AIMS program have been discussed in recent weeks as the state Legislature continues to cut education funds.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 18, 2010

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ADVISORY BOARD: President Crow was appointed to the U.S Department of Commerce's new advisory council Teusday.

ASU President Michael Crow appointed to Obama's entrepreneurship advisory council

ASU President Michael Crow was named a member of the new National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Tuesday, which is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

By State Press Staff | July 14, 2010

Meet the candidates: Arizona's gubernatorial election, part II

In our five-week series, The State Press will highlight the candidates and their platforms. The primary election will be held Aug. 24, and early voting begins July 29. This is part II.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 11, 2010

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SB1070: The U.S Department of Justice filed an injunction against Arizona on Tuesday, challenging the state's new immigration law.

DOJ files lawsuit against Arizona, challenging SB 1070

The U.S. Department of Justice filed an injunction against Arizona on Tuesday regarding the recently signed immigration bill and will take the issue to federal court.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 11, 2010

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