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Gov. Doug Ducey closes some businesses, calls for National Guard to aid during coronavirus outbreak

After a week of criticism, Gov. Doug Ducey unveiled action to stop the spread of coronavirus, including closing restaurants and bars.

By Piper Hansen | March 19, 2020

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Tempe mayor orders closures of bars, restaurants, movie theaters, gyms

Mayor Mark Mitchell's proclamation came after Tempe City Council issued a citywide emergency Wednesday.

By Vandana Ravikumar | March 19, 2020

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Tempe declares citywide emergency to combat coronavirus spread

The city of Tempe issued an ordinance declaring an "extraordinary local emergency" citywide. 

By Grace Lieberman and Wyatt Myskow | March 18, 2020

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Joe Biden wins Arizona's preference election amid coronavirus fears

Joe Biden won Arizona's presidential preference election, separating himself even further from his Democratic opponent.

By Piper Hansen | March 17, 2020

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Presidential preference election still on for tomorrow: What you need to know

Despite Friday's confusion, Arizona's presidential preference election will still happen Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about where, when and how you can vote in Maricopa County.

By Piper Hansen and Madison Thomas | March 16, 2020

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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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USG Tempe still working to encourage voting, implement policies

Senate resolutions regarding civic engagement passed last semester and are still in the works for further implementation.

By Piper Hansen | March 16, 2020

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Arizona officials scramble to provide alternative solutions to in-person voting for preference election

Secretary of State Katie Hobbs questioned the legality of moving Maricopa County preference election centers to drop-off balloting due to COVID-19.

By Piper Hansen | March 13, 2020

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Democratic debate, while no longer in Arizona, key for preference election

The 11th Democratic debate was moved from Arizona to Washington, D.C., over coronavirus concerns but is still important for Tuesday's primary. 

By Piper Hansen | March 13, 2020

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Ducey appoints new member to ABOR, keeps another

A new member will fill an ABOR vacancy while another member was reappointed.

By Piper Hansen | March 12, 2020

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Arizona Democratic debate moved to Washington

The decision comes after the debate in Arizona was to have no audience.

By Andrew Howard and Piper Hansen | March 12, 2020

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Corey Woods wins Tempe mayoral election, unseats Mark Mitchell

Corey Woods was elected Tempe mayor Tuesday night, unseating incumbent Mark Mitchell. 

By Andrew Howard and Kiara Quaranta | March 10, 2020

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Gallery: Bernie Sanders campaigns in Phoenix

Our best photos from inside Sen. Bernie Sanders' campaign rally in Phoenix.

By Maja Peirce | March 7, 2020

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USG Downtown opposes city of Phoenix jaywalking proposal

USG Downtown passed a resolution to oppose the city of Phoenix's proposal to fine jaywalkers up to $250 on the first offense.

By Erin Galindo | March 7, 2020

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Sanders rallies in Phoenix following Super Tuesday underperformance

Bernie Sanders visited Phoenix Thursday, telling his base that an excited and energetic campaign will beat incumbent Donald Trump. 

By Piper Hansen | March 5, 2020

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Student governments to raise student fee $5 for 2020-21 academic year

The Undergraduate Student Governments have supported an increase to the student programs fee by $5 each semester, to account for the projected increase in enrollment.

By Erin Galindo | March 5, 2020

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House passes bill allowing student-athletes to earn endorsement money

Rep. Anthony Kern proposed a bill that would allow college student-athletes to profit from using their name, image or likeness. 

By Erin Galindo | March 4, 2020

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New legislation could prohibit use of student ID, dorm addresses in voter registration

Two house bills were introduced this session, one prohibits students from using school IDs, and one prevents students from registering with a dorm address.

By Grace Lieberman and Zeke Harker | March 3, 2020

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Gov. Ducey talks school choice, campus free speech, importance of civics at ASU

Gov. Doug Ducey visited the University Thursday night to talk about the future of education at the university level. 

By Piper Hansen | February 27, 2020

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USEE hosts scholarship fundraiser for undocumented, DACA students

Undocumented Students for Education Equity held a dinner on Wednesday to fund its We Rise Scholarship, which offers financial aid for undocumented and DACA students. 

By Erin Galindo | February 27, 2020

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