Politics

Tempe task force to address issues within its police department

Tempe Mayor Corey Woods established the task force to help reform Tempe's police, but heading into the elections the committee faces uncertainty and confusion over its role. 

By Kevin Pirehpour | October 31, 2020

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Indigenous voters are facing barriers in upcoming general election

As Arizona emerges as a swing state in this year's election, efforts to protect Indigenous voters is at an all time high.

By Kevin Pirehpour | October 29, 2020

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State Press Play: How can your voice be heard if you can't vote?

ASU community members who aren't offered the right to vote talk about ways they get involved in the upcoming election. 

By Travis Robertson | October 27, 2020

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Out-of-state ASU students cast ballots in Arizona for 2020 general election

Some out-of-state ASU students are changing their registration to vote in Arizona this upcoming general election. 

By Morgan Fischer | October 23, 2020

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McCain Institute signs letter denouncing QAnon

The McCain Institute signed a letter condemning the conspiracy theory QAnon and its impact on organizations trying to fight human trafficking.

By Kevin Pirehpour | October 23, 2020

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Mark Kelly speaks to ASU students in town hall

U.S. Senate candidate Mark Kelly discussed his policy with ASU students during a USGT town hall.  

By Morgan Fischer | October 21, 2020

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The state legislature candidates in Tempe running clean elections

Arizona has a public financing program for political candidates, which all three leading Democrats in District 26 participate in.

By Wyatt Myskow | October 21, 2020

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Tohono O'odham Nation donates $1 million to ASU COVID-19 testing

The Tohono O'odham Nation donated $1 million toward ASU's COVID-19 testing and research in hopes to overcome the pandemic. 

By Erin Galindo | October 20, 2020

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A 2020 Arizona general election voting guide for ASU’s campuses

The State Press compiled a voting guide of resources and information for students on ASU's campuses.

By State Press Politics Desk | October 17, 2020

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The ASU guide to voting on campus

Due to the changing nature of voting this year, experts and student leaders answer some questions to get students ready for election day. 

By Erin Galindo and Morgan Fischer | October 17, 2020

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Campus Vote Project recruits ASU student poll workers

Through the Campus Vote Project, four ASU students were hired to work the polls for the 2020 general election. 

By Erin Galindo | October 15, 2020

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Video: Breaking down the 2020 Arizona ballot

Arizona ballot initiatives and down ballot candidates broken down in this short explainer video.

By Travis Robertson | October 15, 2020

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Tempe, ASU census collection efforts before fast-approaching deadline

ASU and the city of Tempe ramped up census efforts before the new, fast-approaching deadline was announced.

By Greta Forslund | October 13, 2020

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President Crow wants the county-wide mask mandate to stay

In a letter to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, ASU President Michael Crow makes a case for keeping a mask mandate. 

By Piper Hansen | October 10, 2020

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Transforming Phoenix into an 'urban forest' to combat extreme heat

The Urban Heat Island/Tree and Shade subcommittee reflected on this summer to discuss future actions to reduce heat in vulnerable communities in Maricopa County. 

By Kevin Pirehpour | October 8, 2020

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Arizona Senate candidates advertise to voters in various ways

Despite Arizona candidates for U.S. Senate reliance on attack ads, they are also expanding the platforms for the ads, utilizing various social media sites. 

By Morgan Fischer | October 7, 2020

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Collaboration with Tempe to harmonize urban design with Indigenous virtue

ASU professor Wanda Dalla Costa is spearheading initiatives to help the city of Tempe build city-wide principles influenced by Indigenous culture. 

By Erin Galindo | October 5, 2020

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Arizona to vote on recreational marijuana in upcoming election

Advocates say recreational marijuana will generate millions for the state economy. Medical professionals claim there isn't enough data to make an informed vote.

By Kevin Pirehpour | October 4, 2020

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Arizona Senate candidates to discuss Supreme Court, COVID-19 in debate

Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden solidified their bases Tuesday. Arizona voters aren't sure the same will be true of the upcoming Senate debate. 

By Piper Hansen | October 1, 2020

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Proposition 208 would fund education across Arizona

Proposition 208 appears on the ballot this general election, aimed at increasing funding toward Arizona schools.

By David Rodish | September 30, 2020

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