Politics

Tempe special election in May decides fate of three policies regarding Coyotes' arena

The City of Tempe is holding a special election on May 16. Here's what will be on the ballot.

By Alysa Horton | February 21, 2023

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Opinion: Want to curb youth smoking? Talk to the youth

Tempe City Council has recently released a new plan to attack youth vaping. Though they have the right idea, their approach should be more youth-focused.

By Sam McGee | February 20, 2023

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Arizona House resolution could allow students to run for state Legislature

Several ASU students and organizations voice their support to resolution lowering the required age to run for state legislature from 25 to 18.

By Tori Gantz | February 20, 2023

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Arizona Board of Regents implements new policy to lock in tuition rates

Arizona Board of Regents passed a policy to lock in university tuition rate increases for the next six years.

By Larisa May | February 14, 2023

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Valley Metro introduces digital fare on its mobile app

Valley Metro has introduced digitally-purchasable fare on its mobile app, with plans underway to integrate the ASU U-Pass on the app.  

By Grey Gartin and Shri Swaminathan | February 14, 2023

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Barrett event with Charlie Kirk, Dennis Prager draws faculty and student protest

ASU students and faculty gathered in protest of a Barrett-sponsored event featuring controversial media personalities Charlie Kirk and Dennis Prager on Wednesday.

By Alysa Horton and Phineas Hogan | February 10, 2023

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Tempe City Council pivots to restrictions instead of bans on vape and tobacco

Tempe is no longer planning to ban flavored tobacco and vape products, instead they are looking for more restrictions. 

By Alysa Horton | February 7, 2023

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ASU union workers demand $25 by 2025, stronger job security

The United Campus Workers of Arizona is collecting signatures to raise their hourly wage to $25 in 2025.

By Tori Gantz | February 6, 2023

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Frozen in time: Sculptures on campus

Three statues on the ASU Tempe campus hold wide-ranging rich history and hold more complex political histories than what appears on the surface, according to ASU community members and experts.

By Savannah Dagupion | February 6, 2023

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Barrett faculty petitions, condemns event featuring Dennis Prager and Charlie Kirk

In response to a Lewis Center event sponsored by Barrett including figures including Charlie Kirk and Dennis Prager, Barrett faculty gather a petition to condemn the event.

By Phineas Hogan | February 2, 2023

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Controversial Tempe Town Lake housing development lands on spring ballot

The potential new housing development building project on Tempe Town Lake, South Pier, will be on the special elections ballot in May. 

By Alysa Horton | February 1, 2023

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USG Downtown, Polytechnic update model for student representation

Undergraduate Student Government at Downtown and Polytechnic campus update their Senate model to reflect school size within each campus.

By Larisa May | February 1, 2023

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Former ASU student files appeal against Memorial Union trespassing conviction

Tim Tizon, a former ASU student who handed out copies of the U.S. Constitution on campus, was charged with third-degree trespassing for tabling without permission from ASU.

By Shane Brennan | January 30, 2023

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Maricopa County Recorder's proposal offers solutions to the 'late early' ballot problem

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer offers solutions to delayed election results from Maricopa County following a contentious 2022 midterm election cycle.

By Grey Gartin | January 26, 2023

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McCain Institute, Cronkite School launch task force to tackle disinformation threats

The task force will convene regularly throughout the year to deliver policy recommendations to mitigate the threat of media disinformation. 

By Rishab Chatty | January 26, 2023

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College Republicans at ASU reevaluate after Arizona Democrats' midterm wins

College Republicans at ASU are reevaluating their mission as the new semester begins with an executive office of more Democrats. 

By Alysa Horton | January 25, 2023

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ASU, Arizona Supreme Court collaborate to create forensic science program

The Arizona Supreme Court and ASU's New College created a program focusing on efficient research in forensics to provide new opportunities for students and courts across Arizona.

By Phineas Hogan | January 23, 2023

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ASU leaders and researchers bring water expertise to I-10 summit

ASU researchers work with cities across the southern U.S. to solve environmental issues like water conservation. 

By Grey Gartin | January 19, 2023

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Tempe City Council continues to be older than the average city resident

Tempe City Council doesn't represent their younger demographic as their youngest councilmember is ten years older than the average Tempe resident's age. 

By Alysa Horton | January 18, 2023

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Reviewing the best of The State Press' 2022 coverage

These stories from 2022 represent what The State Press means to those who work to create it and uphold our mission to serve, provoke and challenge our audience.

By Piper Hansen | January 17, 2023

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