Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced Friday that at the close of the Legislative session, seven pieces of her authored legislation are now on the Governor’s desk. The legislation put forth by Schiavo prioritizes issues “most important to the community,” including housing affordability, real solutions to homelessness, healthcare access, community safety and environmental protections. The Governor has until Oct. 14th to ...
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Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo’s Eleven Bills Now In The Senate
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, advanced a total of eleven bills from the Assembly Floor and to the Senate. Assemblywoman Schiavo has passed eight bills this week bringing the representative’s total to eleven to move to the Senate. In particular, more than half of her legislation has received bipartisan support, according to officials. “My office continues to advance the priorities we ...
Read More »Garcia Releases Statement On Recent Bills Passed To Increase Federal Funding
Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, released a statement Wednesday about his opposing vote toward six partisan federal funding bills passed by the House of Representatives. On Wednesday, the House passed H.R. 8294, which includes six partisan bills for Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, ...
Read More »Santa Clarita City Council Takes Position On Several Bills At City Council Meeting
The Santa Clarita City Council recently reviewed and took positions on five state bills and one federal bill focused on wildlife protection at their regular board meeting Tuesday. At the meeting the council supported two bills, one of which included Federal Bill 1769, supporting the proposed expansion of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in an effort to enhance ...
Read More »10 Wilk Bills Up For Debate When California Legislature Reconvenes
State Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, has 10 bills still alive in the California Legislature as it prepares to reconvene on Monday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Wilk’s bills cover a variety of topics, ranging from education measures to crime-stopping initiatives. But in an interview with KHTS Radio, the lawmaker discussed ...
Read More »Federal Animal Cruelty Legislation Update Supported By Congressman Knight
Animal cruelty legislation aimed at upgrading federal law against dogfighting and cockfighting to clarify that the territories of the United States are not exempt was supported by Congressman Steve Knight, and several others Wednesday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Reps. Peter Roskam, R-Ill., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Rodney Davis, R-Ill., Rick Nolan, ...
Read More »House Passes Act To Fund Military; Knight Touts Win For Women’s Business Centers
A bill by Congressman Steve Knight to increase pay and protection for soldiers passed the House as part of Congress’ funding of America’s armed forces in a 344-81 vote Thursday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes authorizations for aircraft, weapons, missiles, space procurement, pay raise, ...
Read More »Stern Holding Town Hall Today On Eve Of Budget Deadline
Senator Henry Stern planned a live town hall on his Facebook page for voters and constituents to hear from the representative of the 27th District. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. On the eve of the mandated June 15 budget deadline, Stern is holding the forum to discuss questions submitted here. The ...
Read More »Wilk Releases Report On Next Week’s Significant Bills
A four-page report from Senator Scott Wilk’s office detailed various bills that are expected to be heard in the Senate policy committees the week of June 5. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, released his weekly “A Look Ahead” — a report from the senator’s office that lists selected ...
Read More »Acosta, Wilk To Host Town Hall In Santa Clarita Thursday
Assemblyman Dante Acosta, R-Santa Clarita, and Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, are hosting a joint town hall at Santa Clarita City Hall Thursday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The pair said they’re hosting the talk to meet and greet constituents, as well as discuss their pending legislation and hear about issues, ...
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