Politics

Trump's solar tariff and proposed energy cut troubles ASU professors

New solar panel tariffs and proposed cuts to the Department of Energy may shake solar research and development at ASU.

By Chris Scragg and Anjali Mistry | February 7, 2018

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Student government plans to increase health fee

With the potential increase, students would pay $55 for health services per semester instead of the current $40. 

By Tina Giuliano | February 7, 2018

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U-Haul rates Tempe as top migration destination for 2017

Tempe ranked top migration destination in 2017 by U-Haul.

By Ryan Hood | February 6, 2018

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Politics Weekly Roundup: From pepper spray to peripheral arguments

In this week's news, a proposed bill would allow students to carry non-lethal weapons on campus, and USG argued about how to address President Trump.

By Andrew Nicla | February 5, 2018

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New act concerning opioid crisis brings the issue into focus for ASU students

The Arizona Opioid Epidemic Act includes a section that focuses on drug usage among Arizona youth.

By Tina Giuliano | February 4, 2018

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Governor's new budget plan gives $8 million to universities

The governor's new budget includes university funding, but education advocates would still like more. 

By Tina Giuliano | January 31, 2018

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ASU students staff Tempe City Council campaigns to advocate for student-centric policies

Student volunteers say they are willing to give their time to candidates who represent their interests and who say political change begins at the local level.

By Anjali Mistry | January 30, 2018

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USG Tempe senators balance personal politics with parliamentary protocol

President, Mr. or The Honorable — proper titling became a political talking point in a USG meeting earlier this month. 

By Tina Giuliano | January 29, 2018

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Proposed bill would allow students to carry non-lethal weapons on campus

A bill in the Arizona House would allow the carry of non-lethal weapons such as pepper spray on campus.

By Andrew Wei | January 28, 2018

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Tempe City Council election could affect ASU students

Tempe City Council candidates are attempting to connect with students.

By Mia Armstrong | January 24, 2018

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Students organize candlelight vigil for DREAM Act

ASU immigrants' rights organization hosts vigil for the DREAM Act

By Ryan Hood | January 23, 2018

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ASU Young Democrats attend Women's March

Members of ASU Young Democrats attended the second annual Phoenix Women's March to fight for women's rights and encourage voter registration.

By Anjali Mistry | January 22, 2018

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Tempe USG urges Doug Ducey to support Paris Agreement

Students push Governor Ducey to sign Paris Agreement through a bill from Undergraduate Student Government. 

By Tina Giuliano | January 18, 2018

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New council-approved developments set to change student life in Tempe

The Tempe City Council approved a $21 million tax rebate last week for a new hotel and conference center on a current ASU parking lot. 

By Mia Armstrong | January 18, 2018

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DREAMers push Democrats for DACA fix

DACA recipients and allies protested at the Arizona Democratic Party headquarters in the fight for a clean DREAM Act in the federal spending bill.

By Fortesa Latifi | January 17, 2018

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USCIS accepting DACA applications as of Jan. 13

The USCIS is starting to accept DACA renewal applications once again as a response to a recent injunction made by the California District Court. 

By Tina Giuliano | January 14, 2018

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Recent court decision supports DACA, but recipients are not convinced

A recent court decision has — for now — blocked Trump's efforts to halt the DACA program.  

By Tina Giuliano | January 10, 2018

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ASU DACA recipient released from jail after six-day hunger strike

After a six-day hunger strike, ASU DACA recipient Belen Sisa was released from jail in Washington D.C. and is continuing her advocacy for a Clean Dream Act.

By Fortesa Latifi | December 21, 2017

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GOP removes graduate student provision in updated tax reform bill

Both the House and Senate tax reform bills had a provision that taxed tuition waivers graduate students rely on to help pay for their education.  

By Chase Hunter B. | December 16, 2017

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ASU Senior and DACA recipient arrested in Washington D.C.

Belen Sisa, an ASU DACA recipient, was arrested in Washington D.C. on Friday after a sit-in in front of Sen. Chuck Schumer's office.

By Fortesa Latifi | December 16, 2017

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