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Wilk’s Bill To Help Break Up Ticketmaster Monopoly Unanimously Approved In State Senate 

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Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Wednesday his legislation to loosen the stranglehold companies like Live NN/Ticketmaster have on the ticket-selling industry unanimously passed out of the California State Senate.  “For over a decade companies like Live Nation have lured venues into signing exclusive contracts with promises of cushy kickbacks and access to top talent. But it’s the everyday consumer ...

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Wilk’s ‘Saugus Strong Act’ Advances Out Of State Senate  

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Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita announced Tuesday the Senate approved his “Saugus Strong Act,” aimed at addressing student mental health and school safety.    “As we continue to shine a light on the mental health crisis in our society, it becomes abundantly clear that early intervention is critical to avoiding future instances of violence,” Wilk said. “The 2019 Saugus High School ...

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Wilk’s Measure To Equip Classrooms With Life-Saving Trauma Kits Unanimously Clears State Senate 

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Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Thursday his legislation to equip classrooms with life-saving trauma kits unanimously passed out of the State Senate.  “The horrific effects of the 2019 Saugus High School shooting reverberate to this day in our community,” Wilk said. “As tragic as the shooting was, teachers with trauma kits saved lives. The sad truth is our classrooms ...

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Wilk Measures Addressing School Violence Head to Senate Floor

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Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) school safety measures that address student mental health, campus violence and its aftermath is set to head to the Senate Floor.  SB 643, known as the “Safe-To-Tell Program,” would empower local school districts to establish a 24/7 crisis line to accept anonymous tips of any suspected dangerous, violent, or unlawful activity/threat to a school.  SB ...

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Senator Wilk Announces His Appointment To Serve On ‘Little Hoover’ Commission 

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Senator Scott Wilk R-Santa Clarita, announced FRIDAY his appointment by the Senate Committee on Rules to serve on the Little Hoover Commission, California’s independent oversight agency.  “Government transparency and efficiency have been two of my top legislative priorities since arriving in Sacramento,” Wilk said. “It is an honor to be appointed to a commission whose mandate parallels my interests so ...

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Wilk’s Measure To Equip Classrooms With Life-Saving Trauma Kits Clears First Hurdle 

Senator Scott Wilk’s (R-Santa Clarita) legislation to equip schools with life-saving trauma kits unanimously cleared the Senate Education Committee, officials announced Wednesday. “I want to thank my colleagues for seeing the importance of this bill,”  Wilk said. “The effects of the shocking 2019 Saugus High School shooting are felt viscerally still in our community. Tragically, Santa Clarita is not alone. ...

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Alexandra’s Law Aiming To Charge Fentanyl Drug Dealers With Murder Fails

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Alexandra’s Law, a bill that would open up options for prosecutors to bring murder charges against fentanyl dealers who provide illegal substances in cases that lead to fatal overdose, failed on Tuesday. Senate Bill 44 (SB 44), also known as Alexandra’s Law, was set for a hearing in the Senate Public Service Committee on Tuesday, where the bill failed to ...

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Wilk Introduces Bill To Help The Homeless Get Off The Streets 

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced SB 31, which would compassionately clear encampments and connect homeless individuals with services to break the cycle of chronic homelessness. “California’s homelessness crisis is spiraling out of control,” Wilk said. “Many individuals are trapped in a cycle of drug abuse and mental illness without getting the help they need.” This crisis has now spread ...

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Wilk Urges Insurance Commissioner To Act On Rising Property Insurance

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Senator Scott Wilk (R- Santa Clarita) delivered a letter to California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara calling on him to act on the issue of rising property insurance costs and coverage drops. While California’s troubled insurance market has been a growing problem for years, the issue is now affecting groups such as homeowners associations. In some cases, HOAs have seen their ...

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Senator Wilk Honors Non-Profit Owner For Black History Month

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, honored Kei Kei Lee on Friday at Santa Clarita City Hall for her nonprofit work during Black History Month. During Black History Month, Lee was honored for her work through her non-profit Coco Moms, which helps mothers educate their children. “Coco Moms is the black women-led organization here in Santa Clarita,” Lee said. “We support ...

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