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…
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,…
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. …
Incumbents in California’s 21st Senate District and 36th Assembly District appeared to have secured their re-elections ahead of certified votes as county elections officials tally up remaining ballots. In the…
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…
Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to allow barbers and beauticians to resume work under California’s second phase of reopening. In a May 14 letter, Lackey said…
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…
Through a new bill introduced in Sacramento, Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, is proposing stronger revenge porn penalties by requiring that anyone convicted of the crime register as a sex offender. …
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…
From the ongoing debate over independent contractors to affordable housing and the public safety power shutoffs, California’s Legislature tackled a variety of issues in 2019, many of which are expected…
State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale and Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, requested federal assistance this week for rural communities, including parts of the Santa Clarita…
Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, has added two new laws to his advocacy efforts on behalf of individuals with disabilities. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 169, which aims to offer…
Residents will have a chance to help prevent suicide with the check of a box on their state income tax returns, thanks to a new bill by Assemblyman Tom Lackey,…
With the 2019 California Legislature deadline soon approaching, Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, is urging legislators to act on a reintroduced proposal that would streamline child abuse reports across agencies in…
With four weeks left before the California Legislature concludes its 2019 session, elected officials representing the Santa Clarita Valley have shared what they are working on as deadlines approach. Assembly…
Elected representatives, local school board members and residents of the Santa Clarita Valley gathered at College of the Canyons Thursday to discuss their ongoing efforts to improve local education. Described…
Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, introduced a bill Tuesday that would provide more protection for guide, service and signal dogs whether they’re on duty or not. Formally known as Assembly Bill…
Following the end of the holiday recess, Sacramento legislators in both the California State Assembly and State Senate are scheduled to return to session Monday. Among those legislators reconvening in…
Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, won re-election on Tuesday night over his Democratic challenger Steve Fox in their third consecutive rematch. Lackey won 56 percent of the vote, and Fox won…
Steve Fox, the 36th Assembly District race challenger and former representative, alleges that he was collateral damage in two lawsuits against him alleging abuse from his time in the Assembly.…
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