Politics

The Arizona Senate Education Committee meets in Senate Hearing Room 1 on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017.

Legislative committee votes against bill guaranteeing a four-year tuition rate for students

A bill that would have imposed guaranteed tuition programs and required approval of fees at state universities, including Arizona State University, was voted down by the Arizona Senate Education Committee Thursday.

By Ellen O'Brien | February 16, 2017

Why President Trump doesn't stand with Standing Rock

President Trump has shown no concern for the Native American people affected by the Dakota Access Pipeline.

By David Marino | February 16, 2017

Commander John Thompson, who oversees Tempe campus patrol operations for the ASU PD, poses for a picture outside the ASU Police Department offices in Tempe, Arizona on Feb. 16, 2017

ASU police receives more than $68,000 in Governor's Office of Highway Safety grants

Upward of $68,000 was granted to the ASU Police Department for DUI and traffic enforcement.

By Mitchell Atencio | February 16, 2017

A bill making it easier for college students to pursue teaching in lower-income areas passes AZ Senate

Senate Bill 1040 aims to help college students who want to teach in low-income areas with financial aid and a loan forgiveness.

By Victor Ren | February 15, 2017

Students pose for a photo during a Fight4HER campaign at the Memorial Union on the ASU's Tempe campus on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017.

#Fight4Her campaign event sends petition to state lawmaker

A petition drive allowing students to voice their opinions at a recent executive order seeks to inspire the ASU student body to speak out against national policies they disagree with.

By Joe Leonard and Chris McCrory | February 15, 2017

Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell speaks at the Tempe City Council meeting where the ASU sustainability project was approved on Thursday, Feb. 9th, 2017.

Tempe and ASU will spearhead a project to test biodegradable service ware products

The City of Tempe and ASU are collaborating on a sustainability project that will test the composting abilities of bioplastics.

By David Marino | February 13, 2017

A student speaks with ASU enrollment services in the University Center on the Downtown Phoenix, Arizona campus on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017

ASU aims to increase number of online students and community college transfers

ASU announced a plan to attract more student transfers from Arizona community colleges.

By Mitchell Atencio | February 13, 2017

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The Forks Estate: Press freedom in local schools

State Press politics editors Allie Bice and Chris Wood discuss press freedoms in high schools.

By Allie Bice , Chris Wood and Alexandra Watts | February 12, 2017

Students and staff gather on Hayden Lawn to speak out against President Trump’s executive order halting immigration from nine majority Muslim countries. ASU was one of 40 universities across the country to take part in the demonstration.

Students and faculty join nationwide protest against Trump's immigration ban

The protesters gathered on the Tempe campus to show their support for Muslim students and faculty affected by Trump's immigration ban.

By Brooke Hanrahan | February 10, 2017

Trump's wall draws criticism and support from students

While President Trump's makes progress toward building a border wall, ASU students both support and criticize his actions.

By Victor Ren | February 8, 2017

Arizona State University ROTC members listen intently before performing their next drill at Papago Military Reservation in Phoenix, Ariz. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015.

National Guard members could see tuition drop under proposed house bill

Tuition could drop substantially for National Guard members if HB 2352 passes.

By Mitchell Atencio | February 6, 2017

House bill aims to restructure ABOR

The state’s governing board for higher education, the Arizona Board of Regents, faces an unsure future after a bill introduced in the State Legislature could restructure it.

By Isaac Windes | February 5, 2017

ASU President Michael Crow speaks the State Press editorial board in the Fulton Center on Thursday, April 21, 2016.

President Crow: Trump's immigration ban was "ill-conceived and poorly executed public policy"

Crow criticized Trump's travel ban in an email to ASU students and staff Friday, while federal courts argued the legality of the executive order.

By Isaac Windes | February 3, 2017

Bill that would strengthen protections of student journalists passes committee

Senate Bill 1384 would expand protections for student journalists in Arizona schools.

By Chris Wood | February 2, 2017

Solar panels top many parking garages, buildings and other structures around ASU's campuses, like the 10th Avenue lot seen here. For the past couple of years, solar energy has had a large impact on power at ASU. (Photo by Laura Davis)

ASU prioritizes sustainability while Trump rolls back climate change policies

ASU and Arizona Public Service Electric Company partner for solar energy deal, as the Trump administration promises to eliminate environmental regulations.

By Isaac Windes | February 2, 2017

The Forks Estate: USGD resolves to fight for student voting rights

Politics editor Chris Wood discusses a resolution passed by USGD that opposes proposed Arizona legislation.

| January 31, 2017

Kelli Butler, Arizona State Representative of District 28, spoke to a room of college students in Phoenix, Arizona on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 during the election about her hopes for education.

Arizona's legislature is almost 40 percent women, third highest in the U.S.

Right behind Vermont and Colorado, Arizona has the third highest number of women in legislator positions with 35 women lawmakers.

By Leah Goldberg | January 30, 2017

ASU students attend a Young Democrats meeting to discuss the impact of HB 2089 for political groups in Discovery Hall on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017.

State legislator introduces bill to restrict university funding for political purposes

Student activity fees would no longer be used to support political purposes if HB 2089 passes.

By Mitchell Atencio | January 30, 2017

Mario Marquez, public service and public policy junior at ASU, pictured at the Arizona House of Representatives on Jan. 30, 2017. He said the at-risk youth program helped him gain internships and opportunities as well as helping him grow in the community.

Proposed bill would allow schools to create college-readiness programs for at-risk youth

State Rep. Diego Espinoza introduced a bill to create college-readiness programs in school districts and charter schools.

By Mitchell Atencio | January 30, 2017

Protestors gather at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 in response to President Trump's executive order banning travel from several Muslim-majority countries.

Hundreds protest Trump's immigration ban at airport

Hundreds of protesters gathered in terminal four of the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Sunday as part of a spontaneous, nationwide reaction to an executive order banning travel from seven Muslim-majority countries.

By Isaac Windes | January 29, 2017

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