Read more about the article Wilk, Smith bills  headed to Senate and Assembly floors
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Wilk, Smith bills headed to Senate and Assembly floors

With the deadline for the California Legislature to pass any bills soon approaching, elected officials kept a close eye Friday on bills committees greenlighted.  Here’s a look at some pieces…

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Read more about the article Congressman Steve Knight returns to NDAA conference
Signal File Photo: Congressman Steve Knight speaks about his work in Washington during a public meeting. Dan Watson/For the Signal

Congressman Steve Knight returns to NDAA conference

Congressman Steve Knight, R-Santa Clarita joined the National Defense Authorization Act Defense Committee’s “Pass the Gavel” discussion Wednesday.

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Read more about the article Stern bill with gun restrictions for juvenile offenders passes Senate
Henry Stern, 27th District State Senator. Courtesy photo

Stern bill with gun restrictions for juvenile offenders passes Senate

The state Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 1281, the Juvenile Gun Safety Act by Sen. Henry Stern, D-Canoga Park, on Thursday. The bill, supported by law enforcement and student activist…

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Read more about the article Curt Scott: In health care dreamland …
Protesters hold a "die-in" in front of Congressman Steve Knight's Santa Clarita offices on May 8 to voice their concerns over the congressman's vote in favor of the American Health Care Act. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Curt Scott: In health care dreamland …

I had a hunch – make that a premonition – about the just-unveiled Republican health care bill, the American Health Care Act, that has been so widely criticized for being…

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Read more about the article David Lutness: History and the water bill
Proposed districts if the consolidation of Castaic Lake Water Agency and the Newhall County Water District are finalized via legislation.

David Lutness: History and the water bill

Will Senate Bill 634, proposing a merge of Santa Clarita Valley water districts into one “super water district,” really do what is promised – streamline the process and save money?…

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