Politics

AG Mark Brnovich files lawsuit to block federal student loan cancellation

Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed a lawsuit to block the Biden administration's plan for student loan forgiveness after threatening legal action in early September.

By Reagan Priest | September 29, 2022

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Dreamers at ASU say Proposition 308 would expand access to higher education

Undocumented students at ASU are advocating for Proposition 308, which would provide in-state tuition to high school graduates who are not citizens. 

By Alysa Horton | September 29, 2022

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ASU club says it is a 'legal mind' behind the future of federal cannabis regulation

The Cannabis Legal Association hosts networking events, provides assistance in expungement and is working to shape the future of federal cannabis regulation.

By Sherry Fan | September 29, 2022

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ASU student's Title IX suit against ABOR on 'anti-male' bias may face jury trial

A student expelled from ASU in 2016 may bring Title IX violation suit against ABOR to a jury trial.

By Alexis Waiss | September 27, 2022

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Students, residents gather on Tempe campus to rally for women's rights in Iran

The death of Mahsa Amini in custody of the Iranian government sparked a protest on ASU's Tempe campus to fight for more women's rights in Iran.

By Shane Brennan | September 25, 2022

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Hazing made illegal in Arizona, 10 years after ASU student death

H.B. 2322, also known as "Jack's Law" intends to reverse traditional hazing activities at universities in Arizona. 

By Jasmine Kabiri | September 25, 2022

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Pima County ruling allows enforcement of near-total abortion ban

The Pima County Superior Court ruled Friday Arizona can again enforce a pre-statehood ban on nearly all abortions.

By Reagan Priest | September 23, 2022

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Here's what the CHIPS Act could mean for ASU and Arizona

The CHIPS Act will give semiconductor facilities and research at ASU funding to expand and produce jobs.

By Rishab Chatty | September 21, 2022

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Mark Brnovich wants to stop student loan forgiveness. Activists, lawyers aren't worried

Despite threats from Attorney General Mark Brnovich, activists and lawyers aren't worried about a potential lawsuit to stop student loan forgiveness.

By Reagan Priest | September 21, 2022

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Politicians and student leaders host event downtown for National Voter Registration Day

Political groups and students teamed up to hold an event for National Voting Registration Day in order to promote civic engagement among students on the Downtown Phoenix campus.

By Shane Brennan | September 20, 2022

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President Crow addresses concerns at first student forum of the school year

President Crow's responses to concerns for future COVID-19 protocols, student housing and parking left students with mixed reactions at USG Polytechnic's open forum.

By Rishab Chatty | September 19, 2022

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Students say DACA rule is step in right direction, but want permanent protections

Despite Biden administration's move to preserve DACA, advocates and students still want more protections for Dreamers.

By Yoori Han | September 15, 2022

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Student groups once again condemn CRU's campus visitor

Following precedent, College Republicans United invited a white nationalist to speak on campus, garnering a large amount of attention and backlash.

By Shane Brennan | September 13, 2022

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Opinion: Blake Masters' standing reveals the GOP's changing strategy for election day

Mitch McConnell's move to scrap $8 million in funding for Blake Masters' campaign demonstrates the ruthlessness of the GOP.

By Mia Osmonbekov | September 12, 2022

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ASU spent hundreds of thousands of dollars lobbying California's State Legislature

ASU lobbied over $400,000 in California to promote new policy opening access to federal student aid to ASU students in the state.

By Alexis Waiss | September 8, 2022

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ASU students and alumni react to student loan debt cancellation

ASU students and alumni had mixed reactions to the Biden administration's announcement that some federal student loan debt will be forgiven.

By Reagan Priest | August 30, 2022

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Share your thoughts: How do you feel about the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe?

The State Press and The Washington Post are asking college students to directly share their thoughts on the overturning of Roe v. Wade through a submission form linked here.

By State Press Staff | August 17, 2022

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Overturn of Roe v. Wade leaves Arizona abortion policy in limbo

Since Roe v Wade was overturned, there is no certain abortion policy for Arizona.

By Alexis Waiss | July 6, 2022

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Dirigentes de clubes estudiantiles políticos resisten y regocijan ley antiaborto

El gobernador Doug Ducey firmó el proyecto de ley de aborto de 15 semanas el 30 de marzo, dirigentes de clubes estudiantiles políticos de ASU resisten y regocijan.

By Tori Gantz | April 27, 2022

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Half of 2022 USG candidate platforms focused on increasing student engagement

This year's candidates prioritized USG awareness and student engagement in their campaigns. 

By Morgan Fischer and Alexis Waiss | April 26, 2022

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