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Editorial: SoCalGas Dr. Gene Dorio

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Mother Nature will determine the impact natural gas bills have on our citizens, and getting to spring means we still have to get through February and most of March with potentially high bills. The media is reporting some relief, but for many SCV residents, fear still lingers their gas will be turned off, or they will be taken to collections.  ...

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Senator Scott Wilk Condemns No Suspension Of State Gas Tax

This weekend, Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) condemned the actions of legislative Democrats for refusing to suspend the state gas tax as shortly after the decision the tax increased by 5.6 percent.  “I hope you filled up your tank yesterday for the 4th of July weekend, because as of today, your price at the pump went up. Legislative Democrats, through ...

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Santa Clarita Senator Criticizes Democrats’ Inaction On Gas Rebates

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, criticized the California Democratic Party’s “failed” action on gas rebates Wednesday morning. One year ago Wednesday, California Senate Republicans called for a Gas Tax Holiday which would have lowered the gas prices by 51 cents a gallon in the state, according to officials with Wilk’s office.  “Talk is cheap. Democrats pay lip service to helping ...

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Wilk Releases Statement On Formation Of Gas Prices Investigation Committee

Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, released a statement Monday after Assembly Democrats announced a committee to investigate gas prices in California. Wilk’s statement notes that there has been plenty of talk about high gas prices in California, but no real definitive action. “Democrats are feeling the heat. Californians are rightfully mad that the Democrat supermajority has done nothing ...

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‘It Has Been 100 Days’: Santa Clarita Assemblywoman Speaks Out On Prolonged Gas Tax Rebates

Friday marks 100 days since Governor Gavin Newsom first introduced “a proposal to put money back into the pockets of Californians” amid skyrocketing gas prices, however struggling families state-wide are yet to see results, according to Santa Clarita Assemblywoman Suzette Martinez-Valladares.  When Santa Clarita gas prices began to surpass $6 at local gas stations, Governor Newsom promised to send $400 ...

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Valladares Releases Statement On Governor Newsom’s Revised Budget Proposal   

Assemblymember Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, released the following statement Friday about the Governor’s revised budget proposal, emphasizing the gas tax.  “Gas prices are now the highest in history, with Californians paying more gas tax than anywhere else in the country — and we are still months away from rebate checks,” Valladares said. “We can and must suspend the gas ...

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Senate Republicans Outline Priorities For ‘Better California’ Ahead Of May Revise   

On Wednesday, Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, and members of the California Senate Republican Caucus delivered a specific list of budget priorities to Democratic leadership in anticipation of the governor’s May Revise of the budget. California Democrats have stated that the budget surplus could hit a staggering $68 billion, and Senate Republicans urge investing those funds wisely, according ...

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Democrats Vote ‘No’ On Suspending California Gas Taxes, Senator Scott Wilk Responds

Senate Democrats voted to not suspend the gas tax for the second time on Monday – a move Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, claims is “breaking Californians.” Three San Diego Assemblymembers, all Democrats, voted against suspending the gas tax on Monday, after previously killing Senate Bill 1156, which would have permanently eliminated the annual gas tax increase. While two Republicans ...

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Garcia Objects To California Gas Tax Increase 

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Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, called on Governor Newsom to act and suspend the gas tax Wednesday. California has the highest gas tax in the nation and record-breaking inflation is only making matters worse., officials said. Instead of providing relief for “hardworking Californians,” Governor Newsom plans to implement a 5.6 percent gas tax hike on July 1st, according to Garcia’s ...

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California Lawmakers Announce Year-Long Gas Tax Suspension Bill, Santa Clarita Politician Responds

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A new bipartisan proposal would suspend the state’s excise gas tax for a full-year – a move that Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, applauds to bring immediate relief at the pump. The long-awaited gas tax suspension proposal comes several months after some republican-represented states suspended their state gas taxes to offset record-high prices at the pump. “Good ideas shouldn’t have ...

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