California Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Assemblyman Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) are set as guests for the Valley Industry Association’s next “Cocktails and Conversation” gathering on Thursday, September 26, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wilk represents the 21st Senate District while...

SACRAMENTO – Senate Bill 153 has cleared the California Legislature and the industrial hemp bill will now go to Governor Gavin Newsom for final action, the bill’s author, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Friday. SB 153 would ensure California law is in full compliance with changes...

The California Legislature on Wednesday approved Senate Bill 206, the “Fair Pay to Play Act,” authored by state Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, and co-authored by Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita. If signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, SB 206 will give California student-athletes the right to their...

SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announces Senate Bill 202 (SB 202) unanimously passed the Legislature. SB 202 will expand the available commercial animal blood donor pool to include community-sourced donors. “We are now only a signature away from saving pets’ lives....

SACRAMENTO – Assembly Bill 1637 streamlining California’s process for claiming unclaimed property passed the State Senate this week and now heads to the Governor’s desk, Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita), who co-authored the bill with Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, said Friday. AB...

SACRAMENTO – The California Assembly Appropriations Committee approved two bills introduced by Senator Scott Wilk, his office announced Friday. Senate Bill 153 (SB 153). SB 153 ensures California is well-positioned to begin the cultivation of industrial hemp, an agricultural product used in 25,000...

State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, will present two College of the Canyons Foundation Chancellor’s Circle workshops on Friday, Sept. 20, that will discuss how businesses leaders can influence and affect change with policy makers and local legislators. “Success in a legislative or regulatory...

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 members found themselves busy Monday with nearly 160 bills returning to the floor, following...

Surrounded by friends, family and colleagues, Mike Murphy received the key to the city of Santa Clarita and several other honorable recognitions Tuesday, for his work as intergovernmental relations manager days before his retirement. “I’m overwhelmed by all this,” said Murphy, during a farewell...

Milcah White of Santa Clarita helped organize an event in Valencia on Sunday, to recognize those considered the unsung heroes among us. On Sunday afternoon, White hosted a “Salute to Hometown Heroes” reception at Mimi’s Cafe, where she and her business partners presented certificates of recognition...