Politics

The Forks Estate: USG bill could increase Student Health and Wellness Fee

USG Tempe has passed a bill that would increase the Student Health and Wellness Fee by $15 a semester. We talk to politics reporter Tina Giuliano about the reason for the bill and what it would take to pass.

By Morgan Willis and Greg Harman | February 16, 2018

USG Polytechnic unanimously passes proposed student health fee increase

USGP voted unanimously in favor of increasing the Health and Wellness fee, meaning that only one more student government has to agree to the measure to finalize the fee raise.

By Tina Giuliano | February 15, 2018

USG representatives use ASU's 'Day at the Capitol' to establish relationships with lawmakers

Students who attended the event said interacting with lawmakers is their most powerful asset.

By Andrew Nicla | February 14, 2018

USG pushes for student involvement during election season

Undergraduate student governments see campaign reform as a means to remedy flagging voter engagement.

By Tina Giuliano | February 14, 2018

ASU begins accepting the Common Application

The University will begin to accept applications from the Common App, an admissions service that allows students to apply to multiple schools at once.

By Ryan Hood and Sabine Galvis | February 14, 2018

USG Tempe passes bill to increase Student Health and Wellness Fee

USG Tempe voted to increase the Student Health and Wellness Fee following two hours of heated discussion.

By Tina Giuliano | February 13, 2018

ASU researchers help forge the path for biking in Tempe

These ASU-led biking programs are improving biking infrastructure and safety — and maybe growing Tempe's economy.

By Anjali Mistry | February 13, 2018

The Forks Estate: How the opioid crisis is affecting Arizona

A new Good Samaritan law could help with the opioid crisis

By Cassandra Laubach | February 13, 2018

Politics Weekly Roundup: From solar panels to soaring business

In this week's news, we learned President Donald Trump's recent solar panel tariff could make future on-campus installations more expensive and how a recent U-Haul report could be an indicator of a growing Tempe economy.

By Andrew Nicla | February 11, 2018

Politicians and student activists stress importance of dialogue between University and government

These on-campus events help foster a growing student-government relationship, politicians and student activists say.

By Tina Giuliano | February 8, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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