Politics

ASU may have a key role in Arizona's $1B water investment

Gov. Doug Ducey proposed a historic $1 billion investment in Arizona's water future through desalination. 

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | February 18, 2022

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Students concerned about newly approved development along Tempe Town Lake

Tempe City Council members say that the long term economic impact of the South Pier development on Tempe Town Lake outweigh the risks of tax incentives given to the developers.

By Shane Brennan | February 17, 2022

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A rundown of the 2022 candidates running for Tempe City Council

These are the seven people running for three open positions in Tempe's City Council election on March 8.

By Alexis Waiss | February 17, 2022

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Student groups protest for better sexual assault services from ASU

Around 40 protesters gathered on ASU's Tempe campus to protest for increased sexual assault resources and prevention at the University.

By Morgan Fischer and Caera Learmonth | February 17, 2022

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Crow tells ABOR the University is functioning despite low state funds

President Michael Crow's State of the University lasted two hours and updated ABOR on the financial state of ASU.

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | February 14, 2022

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How the Senate filibuster stands in the way of federal voting reforms

The U.S. Senate's longstanding stalling tactic, that is not part of the Constitution, will stay in place ahead of the 2022 midterms.

By Tori Gantz | February 11, 2022

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Bill would allow veterans and their families easier access to in-state tuition rates

State bill could lower obstacles for veterans, their spouses and their children to qualify for in-state tuition rates.

By Alexis Waiss | February 10, 2022

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Arlene Chin seeks to represent Asian Americans on Tempe City Council

Arlene Chin, the first Asian American to serve on Tempe City Council, has fostered many valuable relationships at ASU and in the city. 

By Shane Brennan | February 7, 2022

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Estudiantes se unen a la huelga de hambre reiniciada en DC por la legislación electoral

Más de 40 jóvenes forman parte de una huelga de hambre en Washington, D.C. para impulsar la aprobación de la legislación electoral, a pesar de las bajas temperaturas.

By Morgan Fischer | February 7, 2022

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State bill looks to allow concealed carry on campus

Senate Bill 1123 would allow campus carry on all university, college and community college campuses if it were passed.

By Alexis Waiss | February 4, 2022

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USGT passes resolution supporting Equal Rights Amendment

Undergraduate Student Government Tempe passed a resolution Tuesday showing support for Equal Rights Amendment, an amendment that ensures constitutional gender equity. 

By Alexis Waiss | February 1, 2022

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Sunrise Movement's Tempe hub makes a run at city council

Members of Sunrise Tempe are working 40 hours per week canvassing for Casey Clowes on her second run for city council.

By Shane Brennan | February 1, 2022

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Climate justice, youth advocacy among changes in updated Tempe Climate Action Plan

Braden Kay, director of sustainability in Tempe, presented the updated Climate Action Plan to the public on Wednesday three years after the first draft was released.

By Shane Brennan | January 29, 2022

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Students join restarted hunger strike in DC over voting legislation

Over 40 young people are part of a hunger strike in Washington, D.C. to push for the passing of voting legislation, despite freezing temperatures. 

By Morgan Fischer | January 17, 2022

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Tempe City Council candidates discuss streets and urban development in forum

Recent forum featured six candidates thoughts on development, transportation, climate change and policing remotely due to an active COVID diagnosis.

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | January 14, 2022

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Former ASU women's lacrosse coach files lawsuit claiming wrongful termination

Former ASU women's lacrosse coach Courtney Connor is suing the University and the Arizona Board of Regents alleging she was fired for reporting Title IX violations. 

By Kathryn Field | January 12, 2022

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Gov. Doug Ducey ignores rising COVID-19 cases in final State of the State

Gov. Doug Ducey's eighth and final State of the State Address barely mentioned COVID-19 as Arizona's cases soar.

By Morgan Fischer and Alexis Waiss | January 10, 2022

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Students staging hunger strike speak with Sen. Sinema over voting legislation

Students part of Un-PAC hope to convince Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and President Joe Biden to pass the Freedom to Vote Act. 

By Morgan Fischer | December 9, 2021

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Progress on menstrual equity project slows due to USG and University inaction

ASU Women's Coalition says USG and University administration have dropped the ball on the menstrual equity project.

By Reagan Priest | December 4, 2021

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To prevent past mistakes, student government is preparing for elections

More polling locations, an online training and more are changes made by student government ahead of the next election.

By Alexis Waiss and Mason Hughes | December 2, 2021

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