Politics

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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Few USG candidates spent money on their campaigns, expense reports show

Most candidates kept relatively low budgets this election season, making use of traditional get-out-the-vote tactics and social media messaging to eliminate the need to raise or spend any money. 

By Mark Habelt | April 25, 2022

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Greek life continues to dominate USGT representation

Going into the 2022-23 school year, the majority of USGT representatives will be involved in Greek life.

By Alexis Waiss | April 21, 2022

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Political student club leaders resist, rejoice anti-abortion law

Gov. Doug Ducey signed the 15-week abortion bill on March 30, ASU's political student club leaders resist, rejoice.

By Tori Gantz | April 21, 2022

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Omni Hotel construction continues amid legal battle from attorney general

A lower court can rehear Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich's arguments that challenge the partnership between Omni Hotel and the Arizona Board of Regents.

By Morgan Fischer | April 19, 2022

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Gov. Doug Ducey appoints DC lobbyist and business executive to ABOR

Gov. Doug Ducey recently named Gregg Brewster and Doug Goodyear as two new appointees to the Arizona Board of Regents, the state's governing board over ASU, NAU and UA.

By Tori Gantz | April 18, 2022

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ASU's union struggles with getting recognition from administration

The union plans to continue to present itself as a source of support for all ASU employees and continues to grow its membership.

By Alexis Waiss | April 13, 2022

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Tempe establishes plans to build affordable housing along Apache Boulevard

A new redevelopment plan to add affordable housing units along Apache Boulevard is still in it's early phases.

By Shane Brennan | April 9, 2022

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ASU tuition increase approved for the 2022-23 school year

Tuition and fees for in-state, out-of-state and international students are set to increase for the 2022-23 year, as well as housing and meal plans.

By Shane Brennan | April 7, 2022

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Tempe seeks affordable solutions to the housing crisis

Housing costs on an upward climb have impacted a large population of the city, college students among them.

By ChristyAnn Hanzuk | April 4, 2022

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2022 GPSA election results announced

On Sunday, GPSA announced the winners of the 2022 election for executive cabinet and assembly positions.

By Morgan Fischer | April 3, 2022

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2022 USG election results announced

The results for ASU's 2022 USG Elections were announced March 31 with several uncontested candidates and empty seats.

By Alexis Waiss | March 31, 2022

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ASU leverages research, technology to gain funding from state through initiative

University administrators think the initiative will create a skilled workforce that will make Arizona a competitive economy. 

By Wyatt Myskow and Claire Braggs | March 31, 2022

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USG, GPSA election days bring apathetic voters, uncontested races

ASU students made their voices heard on dual election days, casting ballots to determine their student government representatives for the 2022-23 school year.

By Mark Habelt | March 30, 2022

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ASU students raise concerns about proposed tuition increase at ABOR public hearing

ABOR's public tuition hearing included input from over a dozen parents, students and professors who shared their concerns.

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | March 29, 2022

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