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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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Garcia Offers Amendment To Stop California High-Speed Rail Federal Funding

Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, offered an amendment during the House Appropriations Committee markup of the FY2023 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Bill that would prohibit federal funds from being used for California’s failing High-Speed Rail project.  Originally, the high-speed rail from Los Angeles to San Francisco was estimated to cost about $33 billion and begin operating in 2020, said ...

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Mike Garcia Announces Annual Coding Competition

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Representative Mike Garcia (R-Santa Clarita) announced that the Congressional App Challenge is now open to all middle and high school students in the 25th District of California., which includes Santa Clarita.  “The Congressional App Challenge is an opportunity for students in California’s 25th District to showcase their skills in computer science and coding,” said Garcia. “After seeing the incredible apps ...

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Garcia Congratulates CA25 Military Service Academy Appointees

Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, hosted a reception recently to congratulate Military Service Academy Appointees from California’s 25th District, including some from our community, officials announced Friday.  Earlier this year, Garcia nominated a selection of high school students from California’s 25th District, including our Santa Clarita Valley, to Military Service Academies across the nation, according to officials.  Since then, 10 ...

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Santa Clarita Senator Selects New District Director

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Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) announced his selection of his new District Director, Donna Hill. Hill was most recently a Field Representative in Wilk’s Lancaster District Office and has an extensive background working with non-profit organizations, including MomsHouse, which she founded in 2013 as well as other community based non-profits.  “Anyone who has ever met Donna can speak to her ...

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Santa Clarita Congressman Co-Sponsors Resolution For Stronger Russian Sanctions

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Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita joined lawmakers in pushing for stronger economic sanctions on Russia, as well as the removal of the Russian Federation from the United Nations Security Council.  Garcia’s actions come after previously stating that President Joe Biden’s initial sanctions on Russia were “weak and inadequate.” In a letter to President Biden, Garcia and sixteen other lawmakers called ...

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Mike Garcia Announces Service Academy Nomination Application Process, Deadline

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On Friday, Congressman Mike Garcia (Santa Clarita-R) announced the process for applying for a nomination to the U.S Military Service Academies for the class of 2026.  Garcia is expected to nominate up to 10 individuals from California’s 25th District for each vacant academy slot. The deadline to apply for a nomination for the class of 2026 is Nov. 19.  “Nominating ...

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Valladares’ Assembly Bill On Power Outages Passes Through House, Senate

Assembly Bill 418, introduced by Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares (R-Santa Clarita), unanimously passed through both houses of Legislature and is set to be considered by the governor.  The bill aims to work to provide local governments and communities with resources needed to ensure critical services are available during power outages. During a blackout local governments work to adequately prepare and supply ...

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Garcia’s Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act Passes Through House

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The House of Representatives passed Congressman Mike Garcia (R-Santa Clarita) Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act on Thursday to help military families. More on the Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act⬇️ pic.twitter.com/fMVo7KyZo0 — Rep. Mike Garcia (@RepMikeGarcia) September 24, 2021 The bill aims to make the move from state to state that military members and their families often experience easier, allowing spouses ...

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Garcia To Host Series Of Town Hall Events

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Congressman Mike Garcia R-Santa Clarita, announced Friday that he is set to host a series of town hall events open to constituents and media  in September.  The events aim to provide a forum for open discussion and questions among residents and representatives, as well as provide updates from Garcia about his work in Washington D.C.  “I am looking forward to ...

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