USGD appoints PR director, overrides office-hour and event-attendance senate bill vetoes
Undergraduate Student Government Downtown overrode President Frank Smith's vetoes on two senate bills Friday, inspiring heated debate between the senators and executive and resulting in senators speaking out against some of Smith's actions.
Plans for rejuvenating Margaret T. Hance Park shared with downtown community
About 100 people gathered downtown Wednesday to view a concept design for Phoenix’s Margaret T. Hance Park. The meeting was said to enlighten and inspire curious community members.
Roosevelt Row to brighten up with more street lights in next 2 years
The city will add approximately 35 new street and pedestrian lights along Roosevelt Street from Central Avenue to Fourth Street in April 2014 and from Fourth to Seventh streets in April 2015. Local businesses and community associations anticipate increased business and street traffic while making sure the lights fit the community's growing identity.
City Council approves new Pedestrian and Biking Task Force
Increasing safety for bicyclists, pedestrians and drivers alike on the road and expanding bike routes are a few of the Phoenix Bicycle Master Plan's goals. In order to help accomplish those two and more, the City Council has approved a new task force to specifically target pedestrian and bicyclist needs.
USGD Senate aims to override two bills vetoed earlier this month
USGD President Frank Smith vetoed two Senate bills earlier this month that would have changed senator attendance and office hour requirements, but the two bills are back on the agenda for Friday's meeting where the Senate aims to override Smith's decision.
Arizona tech trailblazers honored at Governor’s Celebration of Innovation
The Arizona Technology Council hosted its 10th annual Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Thursday evening at the Phoenix Convention Center to honor Arizona’s pioneers in technological advancement.
ECCA meeting focuses on proposals for historic Knipe House and nearby properties
City officials and community members are once again deliberating over the future of the historic Knipe House after the plan that was originally chosen was withdrawn. A series of meetings beginning on Wednesday will select a new identity for the properties.
Arizona Corporation Commission rooftop solar hearings draw hundreds of protesters
A new monthly charge that would replace the current net metering system for solar panel owners in the Valley drew hundreds of protesters and several environmental advocacy groups to the first of the Arizona Corporation Commission's public hearings Wednesday afternoon. APS considers the current system unbalanced, while solar energy users believe a new fee would hurt the move to solar.
Partnership with Harvard program helps ASU students encourage civic engagement
ASU students interested in encouraging political and civic engagement now have the opportunity to do so thanks to a partnership with Harvard University’s Institute of Politics.
USGD relaxes senator requirements, sees leadership change
USGD will no longer have a director of public relations effective Monday. The Senate passed two bills that make requirements for senators more relaxed.