Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, responded to the announcement that Governor Gavin Newsom intends to end the state of emergency by February 2023, nearly three years since he declared the COVID-19 emergency: “Here’s one good thing to come out of the governor’s ‘sub-zero’ interest in running for president,” Wilk said. Senate Republicans, led by Senator Melissa Melendez (Lake ...

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, is honoring Hispanic Heritage Month and recently recognized Elementum Services, Inc., as the 21st Senate District September Small Business of the Month. Established in 2016 in Hesperia, Oscar Garcia has been in the business of water, fire, and mold restoration services for 15 years and has helped many homeowners salvage their homes from further damage ...

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Wednesday that his measure to bring accountability to the state’s no-bid contracting policies has been signed into law. Senate Bill 1271 (SB 1271) is expected to allow legislators to review the performance of firms awarded no-bid contracts prior to the contract’s renewal, according to Wilk. “This is a victory for transparency and good governance,” ...

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Tuesday that Senate Bill 1089 (Turkey Divestment Extension Bill) has been signed into law. The bill requires California’s public employee retirement systems to divest from investments in the government of Turkey should federal sanctions on the Turkish government be signed into law, Wilk said. “California stands by our Armenian brothers and sisters as Turkey ...

Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, expressed his concerns on Governor Newsom’s decision to ban all new gasoline cars as a Flex Alert has been issued statewide Thursday. Wilk’s concerns on moving to an all-electric state comes as Californians are asked to reduce their use of power due to high temperatures. “Headlines say it all: The New York Times ...

Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, and other republicans are hoping Senate Bill 662, a controversial and “dangerous” policy proposal that would create a “Zero Bail” policy in California, does not become law.  The Zero Bail bill comes on the heels of Senate Republicans securing a veto of legislation that would have legalized drug dens, according to Wilk. “Between 2020 and 2021, ...

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Friday that the Senate Bill (SB) 1271 passed out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday would add accountability and transparency to state contracts. SB 1271 would add accountability and transparency to the extension or renewal of no-bid contracts over $75 million by requiring state agencies to submit information on the terms and conditions ...

Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and members of the Republican Caucus sent a letter to the Department of Health Care Services Friday demanding answers about a failed program aimed to help children with hearing loss.  The letter comes as a response to an audit of the Department of Health Care Services Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Program, which ...

Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, released the following statement after another scathing report highlighted failures within Newsom’s Employment Development Department (EDD): “If you woke up today wondering whether one-party rule hurts California’s families, look no further than today’s report on the state’s failed employment department. “This report highlights what legislators have heard far too often these last two ...

Democrats in the California State Senate passed a bill that would hurt, not help drug users by authorizing several California cities to operate “drug dens,” providing those who use narcotics with a safe place to take them. Senate Bill 57 (SB 57), which would allow cities to establish safe injection sites – referred to as “drug dens” by critics – ...