Politics

State Press Weekly: Guns on campus

Our weekly podcast is back for a new semester. On this episode, State Press Weekly examines an Arizona bill that would allow students to carry weapons on campus.

By State Press Staff | January 25, 2011

Lawmaker proposes Ariz. take money collected by federal agencies

House Bill 2077 would require federal agencies to turn over all monies collected through fines, fees or penalties to the state’s general fund.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | January 25, 2011

Tempe expedites City Hall security upgrades

Following the Jan. 8 Tucson shooting, the city of Tempe has sped up the installation of X-ray machines and metal detectors at the Tempe City Council chambers.

By Katie Shoultz | January 25, 2011

Proposed bills allow guns on campus

Two bills proposed by Sen. Jack Harper would allow concealed weapons on campus.

By Leslie Sims and Lia Steinberg | January 25, 2011

E-REFORM: Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer speaks to her constituency at a post-election victory party in November. Brewer recently launched arizonaschoolchoice.com, a website that is meant to help parents navigate the state's education system. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Brewer pushes education reform in 2011 agenda

Gov. Jan Brewer’s policy agenda for the year labels education as one of the four cornerstones for a prosperous Arizona.

By Katie Shoultz | January 24, 2011

Sens. push to name courthouse after slain judge

A new courthouse being built in Yuma could be named after U.S. District Court Judge John Roll, one of the six who died in the Jan. 8 shooting in Tucson.

By Tiffany Ngo | January 18, 2011

ARMED: Gun salesman Christopher Beeman handles a revolver at Arizona Firearms, Collectibles and Pawn in Tempe. Photo by Sierra Smith.

Campus firearm bills reintroduced in Legislature

Two new gun bills on the docket at the state Legislature this year might change the face of on-campus security.

By Tiffany Ngo | January 17, 2011

Citizens hold candle vigil for Tucson tragedy

The night of a mass shooting at a Safeway in Tucson that severely injured Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and killed a US Federal Judge, a candlelight vigil at the Capitol brought together a distraught group of Arizona citizens.

By Blake Wilson | January 12, 2011

FAST FOR DREAM: Undocumented college students sit outside Sen. John McCain's office in Phoenix, fasting in efforts to encourage the senator to support the DREAM Act. Students plan to end their three day fast this Thursday, while one student has been fasting since last Tuesday. (Photo by Anthony Sandoval)

DREAM Act supporters reach seventh day of fasting at McCain’s office

Undocumented college students sitting outside Sen. John McCain's office have gone seven days without food in an attempt to persuade the senator to support legislation that provides undocumented residents a path to citizenship.

By Uriel J. Garcia | December 6, 2010

RUNNIN' AROUND: Dogs enjoy the alter hours of the winter evening in an off-leash dog park. Downtown Phoenix has plans to construct a dark park in the downtown area soon. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Phoenix Mayor forms committee to scout dog park location

A new committee will soon be looking into a location for a dog park in Phoenix.

By Connor Radnovich | December 6, 2010

Ariz. cities create medical marijuana laws

At least four Arizona cities have passed ordinances regulating the zoning requirements of medical marijuana dispensaries, with other cities following suit.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | December 6, 2010

LOCAL OWNERS: (left to right) Jim Mapstead of Local First Arizona, Rep. Chad Campbell, D-Phoenix, and Kimber Lanning, of Local First Arizona, held a discussion Tuesday for small business owners. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Local businesses express tax code concerns at Phoenix gathering

Local business owners gathered in downtown Phoenix Tuesday night to talk with Rep. Chad Campbell, D-Phoenix, about the issues they’re facing, largely focusing on taxes.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | December 2, 2010

DYING LANGUAGE: Elder and fluent Mojave speaker Delphina Yrigoyen (left) and Language Revitalization Expert Leanne Hinton look through a book at the "Inyech Makavch Ithuum," or "I am Mojave" event in September. The Indian Education Center at ASU is working to save the Mojave language. (Photo Courtesy of Natalie Diaz)

Students fast to pressure McCain for DREAM Act support

Hoping to pressure Sen. John McCain during Congress’ lame duck session, former and current undocumented ASU students have planned to partake in a hunger strike Tuesday.

By Uriel J. Garcia | November 29, 2010

ASU senior elected to Valley school board

Political science senior Steven Chapman, 22, became the youngest member of the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Boar

By Ashia Johnson | November 23, 2010

REVOLUTION: Ron Paul speaks to students about his “Campaign for Liberty” on Hayden Mall on Friday. (Rosie Gochnour)

Ron Paul speaks at ASU

Rep. Ron Paul headlined an event to denounce intrusions in personal freedoms and poor federal economic policies at ASU’s Tempe campus Friday.

By Matt Hendley | November 21, 2010

Businesses react to nearby medical pot dispensary

With the passage of Proposition 203, the idea of medical marijuana dispensaries popping up around Arizona has created mixed feelings among business owners.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | November 17, 2010

SHOW SUPPORT: Luis Osorio and his son Julian Osorio and many members of Puente, a local immigration rights organization, showed their support outside the Maricopa County Court House Tuesday for those that were arrested Jul. 29 for civil disobedience against SB 1070. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Supporters rally for students arrested at SB 1070 protest

Protesters chanting outside of a downtown Phoenix courthouse Tuesday afternoon backed protesters who were arrested over the summer for fighting against Arizona’s immigration law.

By Uriel J. Garcia | November 16, 2010

REAL TALK: The Arizona Dream Act Coalition announced on Monday their new billboard near Tempe Market Place. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

DREAM Act supporters unveil Tempe billboard

College students stood in the parking lot of Tempe Marketplace Monday to announce a billboard advertising support of the DREAM Act.

By Uriel J. Garcia | November 15, 2010

Police, protesters clash during neo-Nazi demonstration

A demonstration by the National Socialist Movement, a group that supports neo-Nazism, turned ugly Saturday afternoon as protesters against the march clashed with police.

By Connor Radnovich | November 14, 2010

Three measures to be decided on last day of ballot count

Friday is the last day to count the remaining 78,000 ballots in Arizona, and three propositions are still up for grabs.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | November 11, 2010

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