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Sasha Hupka

Phoenix

County Watchdog and Higher Education Reporter at The Arizona Republic

County watchdog & elections reporter @azcentral. I like hikes, the desert and holding power to account. Tips: 480-271-6387.

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  • Maricopa County Sheriff's Office wants to use devices to tackle jail deaths

    1 week ago | azcentral.com | Sasha Hupka |Jimmy Jenkins

    Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is considering using wearable technology to monitor inmate vital signs following a surge in jail deaths. The devices, similar to smartwatches, would track heart rate, body temperature, and other indicators, particularly during the initial high-risk period after intake. Concerns have been raised about inmate privacy, data usefulness, and whether the funds could be better used for staffing.

  • Andrés Cano picked to replace Adelita Grijalva as Pima County supervisor

    1 week ago | azcentral.com | Sasha Hupka

    Andrés Cano, a former state lawmaker and Tucson lobbyist, has been appointed to the Pima County Board of Supervisors. Cano fills the District 5 vacancy created by Adelita Grijalva's resignation to run for Congress. A former state lawmaker and government lobbyist will fill the vacancy left by Democrat Adelita Grijalva on the Pima County Board of Supervisors.

  • Local Democratic Party chair claims Maricopa County fired her for political activity

    1 week ago | azcentral.com | Sasha Hupka

    Former Maricopa County employee and current local Democratic Party chair Patti O'Neil is suing the county, alleging a violation of her First Amendment rights. O'Neil claims the county updated its employee code of conduct to prohibit her political activities, then fired her for violating the new policy. The lawsuit argues the county's policy infringes upon her right to political association.

  • The EPA just hit pause on upping Phoenix's air pollution status. What happens next?

    2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Sasha Hupka

    The EPA rescinded a policy that threatened to escalate Phoenix's ozone nonattainment status. While business leaders welcome the move, health advocates worry it will hinder efforts to address local pollution sources. Researchers at Arizona State University are investigating local ozone levels. Officials hope that will help them find a permanent solution to the Valley's long-standing air quality problems.

  • Extra citizenship checks? Information on thousands of Arizona voters could go to feds

    2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Sasha Hupka

    Most of Arizona's local election officials will write to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security requesting its assistance in performing citizenship checks on more than 48,000 voters as part of a lawsuit settlement agreement that could have far-reaching ramifications.

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