A breakdown of USGD candidate’s goals, plans
USGD Presidential Candidate Corina Tapscott, who is running unopposed, has goals to create the most open government in downtown history, improve parking and strengthen student organizations.
Phoenix subcommittee votes to look into adopting multipurpose municipal IDs
Municipal ID cards may be coming to Phoenix, as a subcommittee voted on Wednesday to explore the possibility further amidst strong objections from some citizens.
Devil’s Advocate: Adaptive reuse keeping city’s past intertwined with its future
Despite what appears to be a grim time for buildings and the memories and culture that go with them in downtown Phoenix, hope to preserve the past and enhance the future exists with adaptive reuse.
Tapscott announces unopposed candidacy for USGD president, incumbent not to run
USGD Vice President Corina Tapscott announced her unopposed campaign for USGD presidency Tuesday morning with Kat Holland and Ryan Boyd as her VPs. Incumbent Frank Smith III will not run.
USGD streamlines funding process for student organizations
Undergraduate Student Government Downtown approved a bill that would streamline the process for students who are requesting funding. Students now only need to get their requests approved by the Budget Allocations Committee, rather than both the committee and USGD as a whole.
Hundreds of protestors congregate at state Capitol in response to education cuts
Nearly 600 protesters rallied at the state Capitol Thursday afternoon against state budget cuts to education. This included about 30 Downtown campus students, who marched nearly two miles from campus to the Capitol.
City council decides to give public the power to vote on new public transit...
A comprehensive public transit plan will now be up to the public's vote. The proposal would create a new sales tax to fund the improvement of city streets and the creation of 15 miles of new Light Rail tracks.
Balanced city budget proposed as pension costs predicted to rise
City officials eliminated 162 general fund positions, approved labor contracts that cut employee benefits and pay and reformed the City of Phoenix Employees Retirement System as part of a balanced budget proposal last Tuesday.
Bill re-introduced to expand definition of homelessness and be more inclusive to youth
As homeless youth continue to face significant challenges in the United States, several local initiatives are attempting to address the issue.
USG lobbies for bill that would let intoxicated minors seek help without legal consequences
The Undergraduate Student Government at Arizona State University lobbied for SB 1190 at the Capitol Thursday. The medical amnesty bill would allow intoxicated minors to seek help from first responders without legal consequences.