Politics

ASU relationships to help Arizona become top semiconductor manufacturer

The semiconductor manufacturing industry, a boon for the state's economy, is growing due to investments and is helped by University partnerships.

By Grey Gartin | December 27, 2022

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ABOR approves Dillingham's contract, ASU West construction projects

The Arizona Board of Regents approved contracts for head football coaches at ASU and UA and approved a new academic building and student housing project.

By Rishab Chatty | December 16, 2022

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Tempe Family Advocacy Center set to open in January 2023

The city of Tempe's Family Advocacy Center is set to open in January 2023 after being delayed a year.

By Reagan Priest | December 1, 2022

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Michael Crow answers questions about student issues at on-campus forum

ASU President Michael Crow spoke on everything from a tuition increase to graduate student struggles to Kanye West at the Downtown forum. 

By Alysa Horton | November 29, 2022

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ABOR approves pay raise for university presidents, including Michael Crow

The Arizona Board of Regents approved yet another pay raise for ASU President Michael Crow. 

By Larisa May | November 28, 2022

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Opinion: Mark Kelly and Katie Hobbs owe their victories to young voters

Mark Kelly and Katie Hobbs won highly contentious elections in Arizona, and it's all because of youth turnout. 

By Mia Osmonbekov | November 28, 2022

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Student sues Arizona Board of Regents after being hit by ASU employee driving golf cart

An ASU student filed suit against the Arizona Board of Regents after being hit by a golf cart driven by an ASU employee in 2021.

By Shane Brennan | November 21, 2022

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Here are the results for the propositions from the 2022 Arizona midterm elections

Here are the results on the 10 ballot initiatives Arizonans voted on during the midterm elections.

By Alysa Horton | November 17, 2022

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Andrew Yang addresses students at ASU's Downtown campus

Andrew Yang spoke with students at ASU's Downtown campus on Thursday about independent parties and ranked choice voting.

By Larisa May | November 17, 2022

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ASU students, alumni disappointed after student loan forgiveness stalled by court

Students and alumni are expressing frustration after President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program was blocked by a federal court last week.

By Reagan Priest | November 16, 2022

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Arizona Dems play defense against GOP as Kelly retains Senate seat and Hobbs wins governor

Arizona voters have elected Katie Hobbs as their next governor. In down ballot races, Democrats won big.

By Reagan Priest and Shane Brennan | November 14, 2022

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City of Tempe reserves date for possible referendum to decide new Coyotes arena

A vote to approve or deny a proposed arena for the Arizona Coyotes was authorized by Tempe City Council on Nov. 10.

By Shane Brennan | November 14, 2022

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ASU students headed to the polls for the 2022 midterms

Students at ASU got out to vote at on-campus polling locations for this year's midterm election.

By Shane Brennan and Larisa May | November 8, 2022

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Opinion: Arizona's water crisis needs more political attention

Drought conditions and water cuts are actively heightening Arizona's water crisis, and Arizona politicians need to prioritize this issue. 

By Mia Osmonbekov | November 7, 2022

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Art exhibit created by ASU students and faculty brings voting importance to young voters

Art exhibit made by ASU students and faculty looks to influence students on campus to vote in election.

By Rishab Chatty | November 7, 2022

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Satire: Can we stop talking about politics?

As a white, middle-class, documented owner of a trust fund, I just don't feel like my vote matters anymore.

By Claire Geare | November 7, 2022

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Voters can choose whether they want a lieutenant governor on Proposition 131

Proposition 131 could give Arizona's governor a second in command, changing the line of succession in the state government.

By Shane Brennan | November 3, 2022

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Barack Obama joins Arizona Democrats in Phoenix to motivate voters

Arizona Democrats bring Barack Obama to Phoenix for an event aimed at motivating people to vote in midterm elections for governor, secretary of state and senator.

By Shane Brennan | November 3, 2022

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These are all of the polling locations on ASU's four campuses

Here's where students can vote at all four ASU campuses until Election Day.

By Gillian McComeskey | November 2, 2022

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ASU will have a student representative on the Arizona Board of Regents in 2023

ASU will have a student regent on the Arizona Board of Regents in 2023 and the process to select one is already underway.

By Shane Brennan | November 2, 2022

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