Legislature

State Press Play: calls for a ceasefire and ASU's sustainability

Welcome to the latest season of State Press Play with new hosts Tyler Abrams and Abby Bessinger. Tune in to hear Students for Justice in Palestine at ASU call for a ceasefire, as well as the state of ASU's sustainability going into 2024. New episodes every Friday.

By Tyler Abrams and Abby Bessinger | January 19, 2024

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Meet the three candidates who could represent Tempe in the Arizona Legislature

The three candidates who are up for Arizona Rep. Athena Salman's seat share their plans for representing District 8 with The State Press.

By Mia Osmonbekov | January 11, 2024

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Palestine advocacy groups denounce resolution in support of Israel at state capitol

Students for Justice in Palestine at ASU and other organizations opposed a concurrent resolution calling for the legislature to support Israel outside of the Arizona State Capitol.

By Mia Osmonbekov | January 8, 2024

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Gov. Hobbs asks to use a new algorithm to determine student-focused school funding

Gov. Hobbs asked ABOR and state universities to come up with a student-focused funding formula as a new means of securing funding for universities. 

By Sam McGee | October 12, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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