Politics

Kelli Butler, Arizona State Representative of District 28, spoke to a room of college students in Phoenix, Arizona on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 during the election about her hopes for education.

Arizona's legislature is almost 40 percent women, third highest in the U.S.

Right behind Vermont and Colorado, Arizona has the third highest number of women in legislator positions with 35 women lawmakers.

By Leah Goldberg | January 30, 2017

ASU students attend a Young Democrats meeting to discuss the impact of HB 2089 for political groups in Discovery Hall on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017.

State legislator introduces bill to restrict university funding for political purposes

Student activity fees would no longer be used to support political purposes if HB 2089 passes.

By Mitchell Atencio | January 30, 2017

Mario Marquez, public service and public policy junior at ASU, pictured at the Arizona House of Representatives on Jan. 30, 2017. He said the at-risk youth program helped him gain internships and opportunities as well as helping him grow in the community.

Proposed bill would allow schools to create college-readiness programs for at-risk youth

State Rep. Diego Espinoza introduced a bill to create college-readiness programs in school districts and charter schools.

By Mitchell Atencio | January 30, 2017

Protestors gather at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 in response to President Trump's executive order banning travel from several Muslim-majority countries.

Hundreds protest Trump's immigration ban at airport

Hundreds of protesters gathered in terminal four of the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Sunday as part of a spontaneous, nationwide reaction to an executive order banning travel from seven Muslim-majority countries.

By Isaac Windes | January 29, 2017

Members of the Undergraduate Student Government Downtown meet to discuss Senate Resolution 13, a formal opposition to Arizona HB 2260, on Jan. 27, 2017.

USGD signs resolution to oppose state legislation restricting voting for students

USG Downtown senators passed a resolution opposing HB 2260 in a special session Friday.

By Isaac Windes | January 28, 2017

Bill that would cap tuition held until lawmakers can discuss its implications

SB 1061, a tuition cap bill, was scheduled to be voted on by the Senate Education Committee on Thursday but was delayed to allow for all parties involved to discuss the bill's implications.

By Chris Wood | January 26, 2017

Thousands of law professors signed a letter opposing Trump's nomination for attorney general, including two from ASU

Although the nation's leading lawyers have spoken out against Sen. Jeff Sessions, he is likely to be confirmed next week.

By Mitchell Atencio | January 26, 2017

SCOTUS Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor visits ASU

Associate Justice to the Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor visited ASU to participate in the annual John P. Frank Memorial Lecture. Throughout the evening, Sotomayor discussed her tenure at the Supreme Court and was not shy about sharing her own opinions.

By Ryan Cloughley | January 23, 2017

Gov. Doug Ducey walks on stage to take his oath of office at the state Capitol courtyard on Jan. 5, 2015.

Ducey's sales tax proposal could help ASU tackle maintenance problems

ASU could receive as much as $8 million to use on infrastructure woes, according to a new proposal from Gov. Doug Ducey.

By Victor Ren | January 23, 2017

The Forks Estate is a politics podcast. Graphic designed by Chuck Dries.

The Forks Estate: Marching, protesting and voting

Join hosts and politics editors Allie Bice and Chris Wood as they talk about the recent women's match and other local political issues.

By Allie Bice and Chris Wood | January 23, 2017

Students leaving the Memorial Union on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, on the Tempe campus.

Arizona legislator takes aim at University students in first week of session

The state Legislature was drawn into the national spotlight last week after two bills filed by Rep. Bob Thorpe threatened the voting and First Amendment rights of Arizona students.

By Isaac Windes and Mitchell Atencio | January 22, 2017

"Students devastated with Obama's leave and Trump's inauguration" Illustration done Sunday Jan. 22, 2017.

ASU students express mixed feelings on Obama, Trump administrations

Students reflect on legacy of Obama administration and split on feelings toward Trump administration cabinet picks.

By Ryan Cloughley | January 22, 2017

Rep. Rusty Bowers poses for a portrait in his office at the East Valley Institute for Technology in Mesa, Arizona.

HB 2025 would aid relatives of fallen firefighters applying for tuition waiver

Relatives of fallen firefighters need assistance applying for tuition waivers and the fallen firefighter memorial on the capitol lawn needs updating, cleaning and augmenting. A new bill would create a committee to accomplish both these needs.

By Mitchell Atencio | January 22, 2017

Protesters hold up signs at the Women’s March in downtown Phoenix on Saturday Jan. 21, 2017.

Women's march in Phoenix draws thousands

A diverse crowd marched to the capitol building in Phoenix Saturday in a show of support for women's rights

By Rebecca Dominguez | January 21, 2017

Hugh Hewitt speaking before a packed crowd in Katzin Hall at ASU's Tempe Campus.

Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt talks President-elect Donald Trump

Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt discussed President-elect Trump's middle-America victory at an event hosted by ASU's Center for Political Thought and Leadership.

By Ryan Cloughley | January 17, 2017

Cristian Torres, USG Tempe Senate President calls the first USG meeting of the 2016 year to order at the MU Union Stage.

Tempe USG nomination to ABOR called into question after allegations of 'inappropriate comments'

One of Tempe USG's nominations to the Arizona Board of Regents was called into question after allegations surfaced of "crude comments."

By Isaac Windes | November 30, 2016

ASU student Danny Cox, who temporarily withdrew from the University to assist in Donald Trump's campaign for president, poses for a photo with Trump and his running mate Gov. Mike Pence.

ASU student went from marketing major to helping direct Trump's campaign

Last spring, Danny Cox was a marketing junior with limited political interest looking to pursue his family's business of pharmaceutical sales — a semester later, he was the political director for the Trump campaign.

By Garrison S. Murphy | November 30, 2016

It's time to laugh at the debacle that was the 2016 election

The only way to get over it is to just laugh it off.

By Austen Bundy | November 30, 2016

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during a campaign stop in the Phoenix Convention Center, in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016.

Post-Election Day, Arizona electors receive pressure from Trump opponents

Since President-elect Donald Trump was elected to office on Nov. 8, there has been a wave of opposition attempting to keep Trump out of office.

By Victor Keys | November 29, 2016

ASU Young Democrats to select new executive board members

The ASU Young Democrats will have a new executive board, starting Dec. 2.

By Angel Mendoza | November 29, 2016

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