Politics

FAREWELL ADDRESS: Tempe mayor Hugh Hallman gives his final State of the City address Thursday morning at the Marriott Buttes Resort in Tempe. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Hallman delivers his final State of the City address

Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman delivered his final State of the City address Thursday noting the accomplishments in development Tempe has made in the past years.

By Ryan McCullough | November 13, 2011

Mesa tattoo shop closer to opening following appeals court victory

An Arizona appeals court ruled in favor of two tattoo artists who argued that the First Amendment protects the act of tattooing.

By Shawn Raymundo | November 13, 2011

Election results: Gullett concedes, Pearce trails

Unofficial poll results put Stanton ahead of Gullett in the Phoenix mayoral election; Lewis is optimistic for the recall election for the 18th Legislative District.

By Julia Shumway and Dan Oberhaus | November 8, 2011

D.C. VISIT: Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner stopped by the Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Tuesday to discuss President Obama's agenda and job creation with local community leaders. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Secretary Geithner, community leaders discuss economy on Downtown campus

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner came to the Downtown campus Tuesday to discuss President Barack Obama’s economic agenda.

By John McKelvey III | November 8, 2011

DENOUNCING ALLEGATIONS: Herman Cain addresses the press in Scottsdale Tuesday afternoon. Cain held the press conference to publicly respond to the sexual harassment allegations made by Sharon Bialek, saying that nothing ever happened between them. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Cain denies sexual harassment claims from ASU alumna

Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain denied several accusations of sexual harassment levied against him Tuesday at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort.

By Brennan Smith | November 8, 2011

CRACKING DOWN: The City of Tempe Council approved changes to the city code adding a provision called "unlawful gatherings", which gives police more flexibility when dealing with parties. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

City code amendment could affect party enforcement

The Tempe City Council unanimously passed an amendment to the city code on Thursday that could affect enforcement of large parties and gatherings in Tempe.

By Ryan McCullough | November 6, 2011

PRESIDENT CALLING: A student poses for a picture depicting a phone call from President Barack Obama. Youth reporters around the nation had a conference call with President Obama Monday afternoon. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Obama’s new national campaign targets youth voters

“Greater Together” is a new initiative created by Obama for America that’s geared toward college students.

By Dan Oberhaus | October 31, 2011

Phoenix mayoral candidates square off in sustainability debate

Phoenix Mayoral candidates, Wes Gullett and Greg Stanton debate their stance on sustainability issues in their second to last debate before Election Day.

By Dan Oberhaus | October 25, 2011

Hallman endorses Monti for Tempe mayor

Successful Tempe restaurant owner Michael Monti earns the support of Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman in the mayoral race of 2012.

By Brennan Smith | October 20, 2011

CHIMI VOTE: Macayo's and El Charro are teaming up for the Check Yes for Chimi campaign, which is collecting signatures to make the chimichanga Arizona's state food. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Campaign aims to make chimichanga Arizona's official state food

Two Mexican restaurants have started a campaign to make the chimichanga the official state food.

By Dan Oberhaus | October 18, 2011

People of Occupy Phoenix

Thousands of demonstrators flocked to Cesar Chavez Plaza over the weekend to join the Occupy Phoenix protests. The State Press spoke with dozens of protestors to help illustrate the movement.

By Aaron Lavinsky | October 17, 2011

Graphic design freshman Andrea Seelye protests at "Occupy Phoenix" in downtown Phoenix. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Phoenix joins Occupy Wall Street protests against corporate greed

Occupy Phoenix is a local extension to the Occupy Wall Street movement that has been taking place throughout the world.

By Ryan McCullough | October 15, 2011

Demonstrators show support at recall debate

Mesa Chamber of Commerce allowed for a debate to be held between Russell Pearce and Jerry Lewis to discuss a variety for issues concerning Arizona residents.

By Dan Oberhaus | October 6, 2011

White House to honor ASU professor

Professor Roy Levy will be awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

By Julia Shumway | September 27, 2011

RACE TO THE TOP: Candidates are running to occupy the City of Tempe Town Hall mayoral seat. The election will be held in March 2012. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Two new hopefuls announce bid for Tempe mayor

A former city councilwoman and a prominent restaurateur have announced their intent to join next year’s Tempe mayor’s race.

By Brennan Smith | September 27, 2011

Letter: Sept. 27

Letter to the editor.

By Letters | September 26, 2011

DISCUSSING BILLS: USG Senators meet on Sunday night to discuss bills. Senate Bill 17 is one of the bills the Senate is currently considering and deals with opposing the state bill banning gay marriage. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Future uncertain for USG gay marriage bill

USG meets to revise wording in SB 17 concerning LGBTQ support for same-sex marriage equality

By Dan Oberhaus | September 25, 2011

TALKING POLITICS: Senate candidate Doug McKee spoke and answered questions from the College Republicans in Coor Hall on the Tempe campus Thursday night. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

US Senate hopeful speaks before College Republicans

McKee takes the time to speak with members of College Republicans about his stance on national issues.

By Dan Oberhaus | September 22, 2011

FREE SPEECH ART: Nathan Rios gets a tattoo done across his chest by Living Canvas Tattoo artist, Chris Parrish. The issue of whether tattoos are protected under the First Amendment right of freedom of speech has long been debated by Constitutional experts. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Tattoo parlor case draws First Amendment debate

An ongoing legal challenge involving a French couple’s attempt to open a tattoo parlor in Mesa has sparked a debate concerning freedom of expression.

By Shawn Raymundo | September 21, 2011

We need better political parties

Our political problems aren’t all structural; we could fix a lot of problems if we just took back control of our political parties.

By John Gaylord | September 21, 2011

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