Read more about the article Wilk calls new state budget a lost opportunity
State Sen. Scott Wilk speaks during the Valley Industry Association's fourth annual State of the State luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Valencia in Valencia on Friday, 062521. Dan Watson/The Signal

Wilk calls new state budget a lost opportunity

The California State Legislature passed a $262.6 billion state budget Monday night. The budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which starts July 1, now awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature.  Two weeks ago, legislators passed a placeholder budget to meet their constitutionally mandated deadline for…

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Read more about the article Local legislators’ bills move forward
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Local legislators’ bills move forward

State legislators had until June 4 to pass their bills out of the house in which they originated, and legislators representing the Santa Clarita Valley are reporting multiple bills on the move.   Sens. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, and Henry Stern, D-Calabasas, received…

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Read more about the article SCV lawmakers sworn into office, including newcomer Valladares
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SCV lawmakers sworn into office, including newcomer Valladares

Although the proceedings were different from traditional ceremonies in the past due to COVID-19 safety measures, California legislators whose districts include the Santa Clarita Valley were sworn into office Monday,…

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Read more about the article SCV lawmakers join letter that seeks answers from Bank of America on unemployment benefits
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SCV lawmakers join letter that seeks answers from Bank of America on unemployment benefits

California lawmakers, including some whose districts represent the Santa Clarita Valley, are asking Bank of America why money has been taken out of bank accounts with state unemployment benefit funds. …

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Read more about the article Stern’s legislative package on power shutoffs and wildfires passes Senate floor
Henry Stern, 27th District State Senator. Courtesy photo

Stern’s legislative package on power shutoffs and wildfires passes Senate floor

State Sen. Henry Stern, D-Calabasas, authored several bills that passed the Senate floor this week, heavily focusing on power shutoffs and wildfires.  “Wildfires and power shutoffs aren’t going to respect…

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Read more about the article State, federal officials respond to Floyd’s death, protests and riots
Hundreds of Black Lives Matter protestors stand on the corner of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

State, federal officials respond to Floyd’s death, protests and riots

As demonstrations and riots continue across the country following the death of George Floyd, state and federal elected officials representing the Santa Clarita Valley have called for justice and peaceful…

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Read more about the article Local lawmakers highlight 2020 legislative packages
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Local lawmakers highlight 2020 legislative packages

With February marking the deadline for California lawmakers to introduce new legislation for 2020, elected officials representing the Santa Clarita Valley are highlighting the measures they are pushing for this…

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Read more about the article Early returns show state Senate incumbents leading
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Early returns show state Senate incumbents leading

Early returns indicated on election day that incumbents Scott Wilk and Henry Stern, who represent the Santa Clarita Valley in the state Senate, were doing well in their respective re-election…

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Read more about the article Local senators introduce bills to address power shutoffs, wildfire response
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Local senators introduce bills to address power shutoffs, wildfire response

State Sens. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, and Henry Stern, D-Calabasas, announced separate bills this week that each helped co-author to address the recent power shutoffs and growing wildfire risks. Wilk…

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Read more about the article Local lawmakers eye Cemex, transportation, disaster preparedness
State Sen. Scott Wilk (pictured) and other local legislators reconvened Monday for a second year of their two-year session in Sacramento. Courtesy of Scott Wilk

Local lawmakers eye Cemex, transportation, disaster preparedness

Santa Clarita Valley legislators joined other California lawmakers on Monday as they reconvened in Sacramento to tackle issues ranging from disaster preparedness to the Cemex mega mine.  Members of the…

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Read more about the article SCV business community hears from federal, state reps
John Musella, Partner Evolve Business Strategies, left, introduces the panel of Legislators during the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Legislative Forum held at Valencia Country Club in Valencia on Friday, October, 04, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV business community hears from federal, state reps

We’re here; we’re listening. That’s the message federal and state elected officials who represent the Santa Clarita Valley told a room of local business leaders Friday as part of an…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita’s Sacramento representatives respond to Trump’s FEMA funding comment
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Firefighters fight the Rye Fire as flames encroach upon Travel Village in Valencia on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Santa Clarita’s Sacramento representatives respond to Trump’s FEMA funding comment

The Sacramento legislators who represent the Santa Clarita Valley issued statements regarding President Donald Trump’s comment about Federal Emergency Management Agency aid for areas struck by natural disasters in California.…

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Read more about the article Stern-backed VoteSure initiative launches
Senator Henry Stern (front) talks about Senate Bill 702 beside Assembly members Monique Limon, Todd Gloria and Laura Friedman. Courtesy of Senate Photographer Lorie Shelley.

Stern-backed VoteSure initiative launches

A public education campaign to increase voter awareness about election misinformation launched Monday. Championed by Sen. Henry Stern, D-Canoga Park, the campaign launched its web portal VoteSure.sos.ca.gov, which consolidates voter…

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Read more about the article Local legislators trade shots over Aliso Canyon shutdown provisions
Newhall School District Board Member Christy Smith, speaking at the podium is joined by concerned citizens, Congressman Brad Sherman, left, and California State Senator Henry Stern, right, at the one-year anniversary press conference of the Aliso Canyon blowout held at the entrance of the Aliso Canyon gas storage facility in Porter Ranch on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Local legislators trade shots over Aliso Canyon shutdown provisions

Sen. Henry Stern, D-Canoga Park, called for action Wednesday morning to shut down the Aliso Canyon gas storage facility on the three-year anniversary of the facility’s gas leak. A crowd…

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