Politics

ASU students discuss education budget cuts with politicians at Arizona Capitol

ASU students from the Undergraduate Student Government Downtown and USG West spoke with Arizona legislators about recent budget cuts to higher education and the impact the cuts could have.

By Soyenixe Lopez | February 18, 2015

Former Vice President of ASU College Republicans James Malone apologizes in front of other members Wednesday for a letter he sent to Democratic lawmakers earlier this month that mentioned how hard the organization had worked to ensure they were not re-elected.

ASU College Republican responsible for viral letter to Democrats resigns

ASU College Republicans announced the resignation of former Vice President James Malone on Wednesday after Malone apologized for sending a disrespectful letter to state Democrats.

By Joey Hancock | February 18, 2015

Arizona medical amnesty bill on path to becoming law

Sen. Kelli Ward, R-Lake Havasu City, has sponsored a bill that would allow intoxicated minors to access medical help in case of an emergency.

By Jessica Suerth | February 16, 2015

ASU College Republicans: Member sent letter to Democratic lawmakers on his own

ASU College Republicans apologized Thursday for an unauthorized letter sent by its vice president and said it expected his resignation Friday.

By Julia Shumway | February 12, 2015

ASU College Republicans member sends letter to Democratic legislative members

A member of ASU College Republicans sent an unprofessional letter to several Democratic members of the state Legislature, causing an uproar within the community.

By Jessica Suerth | February 11, 2015

Melissa Woodward, Tempe USG senator, on Feb. 10, 2015 at the Memorial Union in Tempe. Melissa Woodward presented SB 64 Senate Replacement Provision, which caused heated a debate. (Krista Tillman/ The State Press)

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government to support medical amnesty

At its Tuesday meeting, Tempe USG voted to support a medical amnesty bill that is going through the Arizona Legislature.

By Jessica Suerth | February 10, 2015

Group that posted anti-immigrant, anti-Islamic posters on ASU's Tempe campus speaks out

Angelo John Gage, the chairman for the National Youth Front, has come out and explained the organization's mission.

By Jessica Suerth | February 8, 2015

Arizona Board of Regents address proposed $75 million in budget cuts

The Arizona Board of Regents issued a call to action to ensure that more than the $75 million in budget cuts does not increase, while trying to protect Arizona's higher education system.

By Shelby Slade | February 5, 2015

Being anti-science shouldn't be a political stance

In the aftermath of the recent measles outbreak, political candidates have been labeled as either pro or anti-science. This decision sets our country on a very dangerous path away from science.

By Zach Josephson | February 4, 2015

Congressman Tim Ryan's pursuit of power

It is easier to locate a spine on Capitol Hill than it is for women to find supportive and realistic alternatives to abortion.

By Joan Lebeau | February 4, 2015

Arizona public universities present to House Committee on performance-based funding

ASU President Michael Crow, NAU President Rita Cheng, UA President Ann Weaver Hart and Arizona Board of Regents President Eileen Klein agreed to redesign the system in which they are funded to a performance-based model during their presentations to a House committee Thursday.

By Maribel Castillo | February 1, 2015

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson: Department needs more control to stop illegal border crossing

Homeland Security needs an appropriations bill in order to take actions on border security.

By Brittany Hughes | January 28, 2015

Members of the Tempe USG listen to Senior Senate President Will Smith (not pictured) discuss the agenda at the Memorial Union on Jan. 27, 2015. (Daniel Kwon/ The State Press)

ASU's Tempe USG discusses state Senate bill for medical amnesty

Tempe USG tabled a bill that would protect intoxicated students from legal repercussions when seeking medical assistance at their Jan. 27 meeting.

By Jessica Suerth | January 27, 2015

Arizona lawmaker pushes for legalization of recreational marijuana

In the wake of a major budget crisis for Arizona, Rep. Mark Cardenas has proposed legalizing recreational marijuana as a revolutionary new way to close the gap.

By Jessica Suerth | January 25, 2015

U.S. patriotism larger than the silver screen

This isn’t Ford’s Theatre, after all; it’s just Hollywood.

By Harrison Finzel | January 21, 2015

Obama addresses middle class in 2015 State of the Union

President Barack Obama's sixth State of the Union address focused on America’s middle class.

By Aimee Plante | January 20, 2015

Veronica Aguilar adresses the Undergraduate Student Government on Jan. 13 in Tempe. Aguilar discussed federal employment prospects for alumni of the program during the first USG meeting of the spring semester. (Jonathan Galan/The State Press)

ASU student governments look ahead to spring 2015 semester

In order to benefit students on all four ASU campuses, student government organizations established new events, activities and programs for the semester.

By Jessica Suerth | January 20, 2015

ASU President Crow: In-state tuition won't increase despite Ducey's proposed university funding cuts

The Arizona Board of Regents said it will require a great deal of creativity and and adaptation to retain the current quality of education in the state, after Gov. Doug Ducey announces a $75 million cut from public university funding.

By Megan Janetsky | January 16, 2015

Ducey doesn't follow 'Arizona Roadmap' during inaugural address

During his first speech as governor, Doug Ducey failed to expand on promises he made throughout his campaign.

By Jessica Suerth | January 11, 2015

Doug Ducey taking his oath to office as Arizona's governor with his family beside him. The inauguration took place at the State Capitol courtyard on January 5, 2015. (Photo by Emily Johnson)

Doug Ducey sworn in as Arizona's 23rd governor

Former Arizona treasurer Doug Ducey was sworn in as Arizona's newest governor Monday afternoon.

By Jessica Suerth | January 5, 2015

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