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Garcia To Serve On Three Critical Appropriations Subcommittees

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Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, issued the following statement after Chairwoman Kay Granger announced that Garcia will serve on the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittees on: Defense; Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS); and Energy and Water Development (E&W). “It’s an honor to have been selected to serve on three important subcommittees on the House Appropriations Committee. Having previously served on the ...

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‘Spend Smart’: Wilk Reacts To Proposed California Budget

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Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, commented on the proposed California budget on Tuesday. Wilk, representing the 21st Senate District, issued the following statement Tuesday on Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget for California this morning: “When you are facing a $22 billion shortfall and obligated to fund critical programs, the answer is to spend smarter,” said Wilk. “We have a challenge ...

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Santa Clarita State Of The City Highlights Battles, Achievements Over Past Year

At the Santa Clarita State of the City Thursday, local leaders celebrated the 35th anniversary of the City of Santa Clarita’s founding. On Thursday afternoon, Santa Clarita representatives and other locals attended the annual Santa Clarita State of the City event at the Canyon Country Community Center. Attendees included Representative Mike Garcia, Senator Scott Wilk, Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares, representatives for Supervisor ...

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Trending SCV – Cameron Smyth – September 9, 2022

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Hosts: Jason Gibbs Topic: Cameron Smyth Guests: Cameron Smyth, Matt Funicello Trending SCV – Cameron Smyth – September 9, 2022 On this edition of Trending SCV. Jason Gibbs speaks with Santa Clarita City Council Member Cameron Smyth. Jason and Smyth discuss the importance of local government given how the community of the Santa Clarita Valley has changed and grown. Smyth discusses ...

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Limited Seats Available For The 2022 KHTS Washington D.C. Advocacy Trip 

The KHTS Washington D.C. Advocacy Trip is finalizing their plans for its visit to the nation’s capital in September, and seats are filling up fast for Santa Clarita residents. The four-day trip scheduled from Sept. 18 to Sept. 21, 2022 (Sunday, September 18, 2022 is a travel day) is planned to contain a full schedule of meetings with official decision-makers. ...

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Garcia, Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Secretary Mayorkas’ Suitability For Office

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Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, joined a group of over 130 lawmakers in raising concerns regarding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ suitability for office. Garcia and the lawmakers sent a letter sharing concerns over the secretary’s refusal to uphold the law amid the migrant crisis at the southern border. “We write to address your actions to ...

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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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Garcia Addresses ‘America Concedes Act’ On House Floor

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Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, released the following statement and spoke on the House Floor to address the threat of the Chinese Communist Party and the America “Concedes Act”, or H.R. 4521. “The partisan America Concedes Act fails to properly address the threat the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) poses to America and prioritizes the interests of the Chinese Communist Party. ...

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Garcia Discusses Afghanistan Evacuation, Military Spouse Relief Act Live On Air With KHTS

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On Tuesday, Congressman Mike Garcia, R- Santa Clarita, interviewed live on-air with KHTS to discuss some of his successes in 2021, and what he is working on in 2022. Congressman Garcia spoke with KHTS on saving service members in Afghanistan, the Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act, and other topics live on-air with KHTS. “California is probably one of the tougher ...

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Santa Clarita City Council Candidate Denise Lite Raises Over $30,000

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Santa Clarita City Council candidate Denise Lite announced Monday that her campaign had raised over $30,000 in campaign funds since announcing her intention to run in October of 2021. The Monday announcement of over $30,000 covers all contributions made through midnight, Dec. 31, 2021, according to Lite’s campaign. See Related: Local Family Advocate, Philanthropist Announces Run For Santa Clarita City ...

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