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Gov. Katie Hobbs tallies over 40 vetoes and urges bipartisanship after 100th day in office

Despite over 40 vetoes from the new governor, students say they haven't seen many actions from Hobbs after her first 100 days in office.

By Alysa Horton | April 13, 2023

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Arizona bill aims to expand research on whole psilocybin mushrooms

A bipartisan bill in the Arizona House would allow research on psilocybin mushrooms for medical treatments.

By Tori Gantz | April 12, 2023

Arizona State Senate bill aims to address housing shortage despite Tempe pushback

A bill that would override local zoning in order to address housing shortage and increase housing density is working its way through the state legislature.

By Grey Gartin | February 23, 2023

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Opinion: Senate passed resolution undermines direct democracy while claiming to promote it

While SCR 1015 parades itself as a saving grace promoting statewide buy-in for ballot initiatives, it's actually an egregious attempt to dismantle direct democracy in Arizona.

By Mia Osmonbekov | February 16, 2023

Opinion: Kelly and Hobbs' victories could lead to positive changes in state policy

Democratic wins by Mark Kelly and Katie Hobbs represent the chance for positive changes in Arizona policies across the board.

By Aaron Stigile and Mia Osmonbekov | December 1, 2022

Letter to the editor: House bill could create new education opportunities

House Bill 2523 allows community colleges to offer four-year degrees. The bill passed out of the Arizona House of Representatives, and ASU students should rally behind this bill in support.

By Ryne Bolick | March 14, 2021

Ballot initiatives hope to fund Arizona education

Voters may decide in November whether they want a sales tax increase and a selective income tax for the betterment of Arizona public education.

By Piper Hansen | March 16, 2020

House bill would require University to host both sides of arguments

HB 2238 would require universities to host both sides of controversy, but the sponsor doesn't know if documenting visitors would educate students.

By Piper Hansen | February 18, 2020

State could increase University funding under new bill

A bill that would increase state funding to student Universities passed its first hurdle Monday.

By Isaac Windes | February 11, 2019

Illustration published on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. The State Press and The Blaze radio station co-hosted a Tempe USG debate between candidates on Tuesday, March 21, 2017.

Tempe USG executive tickets debate transparency, the Arizona Legislature and sexual assault

The debate featured proposals ranging from increasing TUSG's transparency, to introducing new advocacy plans at the State Capitol.

By Isaac Windes and Mitchell Atencio | March 22, 2017

ASU President Michael Crow meets with The State Press editorial board in a conference room in the Fulton Center on the Tempe campus on March 2, 2017.

ASU tuition proposal for 2017-18 would increase cost for all students

Every ASU student could experience an increase in his or her tuition — some more than others.

By Angel Mendoza | March 17, 2017

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This is not a partisan issue: HB2404 is an attack on ballot initiatives

HB2404 aims to make ballot initiatives more expensive which will cause smaller organizations and voters to suffer.

By Morgan Willis | March 2, 2017

A person walks past the Department of Education building in downtown Phoenix, Arizona on Feb. 21, 2017.

The gay gag harms Arizona students, it's time for repeal

Sex and relationship education in Arizona needs to reflect LGBT Arizonans' realities. It's time to repeal the "no promo-homo" statute.

By Benjamin Steele | February 21, 2017

Tempe does not need the burden of an NHL stadium

Tempe residents and ASU students should not be enchanted by the flash of a proposed hockey arena. Historical trends in similar projects suggest that the economic benefits promised by a new arena are scarcely realized.

By Jonah Baker | January 31, 2017

Portrait of State Senator Kimberly Yee (District 20) taken on the State Senate floor of the State Capitol, Phoenix Arizona, on Sept. 20, 2016.

First female Asian-American Arizona Sen. Kimberly Yee seeks to inspire minorities and increase voter engagement

As the first female Asian-American in Arizona politics, Kimberly Yee's career could indicate a shift in the state's government toward increased cultural diversity.

By Angel Mendoza | September 20, 2016

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More at stake: Why America should vote for more than its president

If passing legislation in D.C. was a firework, the President would simply be the fuse, but Congress is the explosion.

By Editorial Board | July 25, 2016

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Arizona senate budget bill would boost state university funding by $32 million

Senate President Andy Biggs proposed the state increase university funding by $32 million in his Senate budget bill. Here's what that means.

By Megan Janetsky | April 27, 2016

On eliminating gerrymandering, our vote matters

The Arizona Legislature needs to remember that it works for the citizens of Arizona.

By Allie Bice | March 5, 2015

ASU faces lack of funding for deferred maintenance, repairs

With an aging campus and a lack of funding, ASU is having to make do with old systems and units.

By Shelby Slade | April 17, 2013

Editorial: Texting your life away

It takes only a few seconds to send a text message. It takes a whole lot less than that to kill someone with your car. The Arizona Senate, for the second time, voted down a ban on texting while driving on state highways Tuesday.

By Editorial Board | March 2, 2010

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