Politics

Only alternative to status quo

Choosing a candidate should take more than just listening to rhetoric. A strong core in the political philosophy of freedom for all individuals is the only alternative to the status quo.

By Carlos Alfaro | February 22, 2012

GOP presidential debate covers national issues, lacks local touch

The Arizona Republican presidential debate at the Mesa Arts Center Wednesday covered topics such as the national economy and border security, among others.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 22, 2012

In an appropriations meeting Wednesday, House Bill 2675, a bill that would require some students to contribute $2000 toward their education out-of-pocket, passed through the committee by a 7-6 vote. (Photo by Shelby Bernstein)

Tuition bill passes committee despite strong opposition

HB 2675, which would require many students to pay $2,000 out-of pocket toward tuition, passed through committee Wednesday.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 22, 2012

Bath salts banned by state lawmakers

The designer drug known as bath salts became illegal to sell and use in Arizona after Gov. Jan Brewer signed bills that ban the drug into law on Friday.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 22, 2012

(Photo Illustration by Taylor Lineberger and Beth Easterbrook)

Bill spurs debate on photo airbrushing

Rep. Katie Hobbs, D-Phoenix, struggles to move a bill but succeeded in creating awareness of social concerns of falsifying and altering images of the human form in advertisements.

By Michelle Peirano | February 21, 2012

ABOR announces opposition to guns on campus

The Arizona Board of Regents unanimously opposed Senate Bill 1474 Tuesday, which would allow anyone over the age of 21 with a concealed-carry permit to carry a gun on campus.

By Alexa Haynes | February 21, 2012

Bill would ban obscenity, indecency in classrooms

Senate Bill 1467 would prohibit public school instructors from saying anything indecent, obscene or profane as defined by the FCC in a public school classroom.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 21, 2012

Bill to address political, religious discrimination

House Bill 2770, American Association of University Professors, Arizona Board of Regents

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 19, 2012

Arizona Board of Regents discuss graduation rates, guns on campus

The Arizona Board of Regents discussed ASU, UA and NAU education goals for 2010-2020.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 16, 2012

Senate Bill 1083, which would provide funds for an armed, volunteer militia, was discussed by the Senate Appropriations Committee Tuesday. (Photo by Adrian Juarez)

State militia bill proceeds to Arizona Senate

Arizona is one step closer to funding an armed, civilian militia after the Arizona Senate Appropriations Committee passed Arizona Senate Bill 1083 Tuesday.

By Alyssa Lee | February 16, 2012

Arizona House Bill 2785, which would allow beer and wine to be sold at concession stands at university sporting events, did not advance to a committee. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Bill to allow drinking at university sporting events gets tanked

Arizona House Bill 2785, which would allow concessions at Arizona university stadiums to serve beer and wine during sporting events, has come to a halt.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 16, 2012

ASA, USG gather to inform students about Arizona HB 2675

House Bill 2675, which sought to require most university students to pay $2,000 of their tuition out-of-pocket, was withdrawn Wednesday.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 15, 2012

Rep. Bob Robson, R-Chandler, is petitioning to have the phrase "medical marijuana" removed from legal documents because he believes marijuana is not proven to have any medical properties. (Photo by Adrian Juarez)

Legislator suggests removing 'medical marijuana' as legal term

Arizona Rep. Bob Robson, R-Chandler, suggested removing the term “medical marijuana” from legal terminology during a House of Representatives floor discussion.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 14, 2012

Former Gov. Mitt Romney speaks to about 2,000 in Mesa

Former Gov. Mitt Romney spoke at the Mesa Amphitheater Monday about President Obama, other Republican candidates and his plans for presidency in preparation for the Feb. 28 Arizona primary.

By Diana Lustig | February 13, 2012

Higher fines begin for supplying alcohol to minors

Tempe City Council takes active strides to keep adults from giving minors the opportunity to consume alcohol.

By Alexa Haynes | February 12, 2012

Legislator moves to repeal immigration bill

An Arizona state senator has pushed a bill forward to repeal Senate Bill 1070.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 12, 2012

A handgun is concealed in this photo illustration.

Senate committee passes bill for campus concealed carrying

Senate Judiciary Committee passed the controversial Senate Bill 1474 on Monday, which would allow concealed guns on campus.

By Thania A. Betancourt | February 9, 2012

The House Transportation Committee passed House Bill 2211, which will allow bicyclists 16 and older to treat a stop sign as a yield sign. The bill still needs to be passed by two other committees before reaching the House. (Photo by Adrian Juarez)

Bill would allow bikes to yield, rather than stop

Arizona House Bill 2211 will allow bicyclists 16 and older to yield at a stop sign rather than come to a complete stop.

By Alyssa Lee | February 9, 2012

Media contorts joke made by legislator

A joke made by Arizona Rep. Cecil Ash, R-Mesa, during a floor session was treated as a serious proposal by several news organizations.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 9, 2012

Students outnumbered at Occupy Tempe/ASU

Few students were present at an Occupy Tempe/ASU rally against House Bill 2675 Wednesday evening.

By Julia Shumway | February 8, 2012

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