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Politics and The Pulpit- 2026 Primary Election Results & Coverage – June 10, 2026

Politics And The Pulpit –June 10, 2026 Host: Pastor Jerry Cook 2026 Primary Election Results & Coverage   Today on Politics And The Pulpit, your host Pastor Jerry Cook talks about Primary Election results.   Previous Episode: Politics and The Pulpit- Alex Villanueva, Raul Ortiz – June 3, 2026 Do you have a news tip? Call us at (661) 298-1220, ...

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Politics and The Pulpit- Steve Hilton, Andreas Farmakalidis– March 25, 2026

Politics & The Pulpit –March 25, 2026 Host: Pastor Jerry Cook Guest: Steve Hilton, Andreas Farmakalidis  Today on Politics And The Pulpit, your host Pastor Jerry Cook talks with Steve Hilton, Candidate for Governor.  Go to stevehiltonforgovernor.com Next, Pastor Cook talks with Andreas Farmakalidis, candidate for the 40th Assembly District. Go to andreas-ad40.com You can find Pastor Cook at Freedom’s ...

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Senator Valladares Introduces Wildfire Prevention, Victim Protection Legislative Package

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Monday, Senator Suzette Martinez-Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, introduced a package of legislation aimed at preventing wildfires and increasing penalties for criminals who prey on victims during these devastating events. With the goal of safeguarding communities and ensuring swift recovery, these proposed laws would address both the growing threat of wildfires and the need for stronger protections for those affected, according to ...

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Politics & The Pulpit – Jennifer Oliver O’Connell – April 24, 2024

Host: Pastor Jerry Cook Guest: Jennifer Oliver O’Connell, Writer-Consultant, Analyst and Author on Politics, Pop Culture, and Reinvention at As the Girl Turns Inc. Politics & The Pulpit – Jennifer Oliver O’Connell – April 24, 2024 Does God want a separation of church and state? Should Christians be voting for biblical principles? Does it really matter who you vote for? ...

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Assemblywoman Schiavo Champions Legislation To Combat Retail Theft

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Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) introduced a package of bills Tuesday morning alongside Attorney General Rob Bonta, State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, and a bipartisan coalition of Assemblymembers aimed at fighting retail theft in California. This bill package results from the months-long effort to tackle this growing crisis, including the formation of the Select Committee on Retail Theft, of which Assemblywoman ...

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Politics & The Pulpit – Lucie Volotzky, Candidate for California State Senate – May 17, 2023

Host: Pastor Jerry Cook Guest: Lucie Volotzky, Candidate for California State Senate Topic: The state of California and running for state senate Politics & The Pulpit – Lucie Volotzky, Candidate for California State Senate – May 17, 2023 Does God want a separation of church and state? Should Christians be voting for biblical principles? Does it really matter who you ...

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California Democrats Propose New Tax Up To 25 Percent On Homes Sold Within Seven Years Of Purchase

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Many Homes Purchased After Jan. 1, 2023 Will Be Impacted A bill being considered by the California legislature will propose a capital gains additional surcharge tax of up to 25 percent on all homes purchased and then sold within the state during the initial seven years of ownership. Assembly Bill 1771, (AB 1771), the California Speculation Act, authored by California ...

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Garcia Joins Bipartisan Group Aimed At Preventing California Doctor Shortage

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On Tuesday, it was announced that Congressman Mike Garcia, R- Santa Clarita, has joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers calling on the Department of Education to allow student loan forgiveness in California, hoping to prevent a state doctor shortage. The Department of Education’s exclusion of California and Texas from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) is being challenged by ...

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Governor Gavin Newsom Names Secretary Of State Alex Padilla To Fill Vacated Senate Seat

Governor Gavin Newsom Names Secretary Of State Alex Padilla To Fill Vacated Senate Seat

Governor Gavin Newsom announced the selection of California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to fill the seat in the United States Senate vacated by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Tuesday. The selection is another history-making moment in Padilla’s career, as he becomes the first Latino to represent California in the Senate after previously becoming the first Latino to hold the ...

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Lance Izumi Bio – 2018 KHTS Sacramento Road Trip

Lance Izumi Pacific Research Institute  Lance Izumi is Koret Senior Fellow in Education Studies and Senior Director of the Center for Education at the Pacific Research Institute, a California-based public policy think tank.  He is the author of numerous studies and books, including the 2017 book The Corrupt Classroom.  He is a regular opinion contributor to Education Week, the country’s ...

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