Wednesday, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, joined with the Armenian-American community and the people of Armenia, in recognizing the somber 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. On Monday, Senator Wilk presented Senate Resolution 83 (SR 83) to honor the 1.5 million Armenian men, women, and children who were senselessly massacred by the Ottoman Turks from 1915-1923. Wilk was joined on ...

On Monday, Senator Scott Wilk R-Santa Clarita, announced his bill to help reduce overcrowding at animal shelters across the state, by expanding access to low and no-cost spay and neuter services, passed out of the Senate Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development. “Overcrowding at California’s animal shelters, especially in the High Desert, has been at crisis levels for too ...

On Thursday, Senator Scott Wilk R-Santa Clarita, announced his bill to help reduce overcrowding at animal shelters across the state, by expanding access to low and no-cost spay/neuter services, was approved in the Senate Education Committee. “The severe shortage of veterinarians available to perform spay and neuter services has created an overcrowding crisis at our animal shelters, especially in the ...

Local small business owner and Former Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares emerged victorious as the top vote-getter in a fiercely contested March Primary, securing her place in the November Election. Valladares had widespread appeal, drawing support not only from Republicans but also from Democrats and Independents across the 23rd State Senate District. As of the most recent update from the Secretary of ...

Wednesday, Senator Scott Wilk R-Santa Clarita, announced his measure to make wildfire settlement payments tax-free passed out of the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee. “The last thing people deserve after losing their home to wildfire is a tax on the money that’s meant to help restart their life,” said Senator Wilk. “The legislature has said numerous times that certain wildfire ...

Tuesday, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, sent a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), calling on the agency to exercise caution as it reviews AT&T’s request to end landline service in California, and take into account critical needs of senior citizens and residents living in rural and mountain communities. “In areas where cell service is not an option, ...

Tuesday, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, introduced legislation that would help wildfire victims by exempting settlement payments they receive from state income tax. “When you’ve lost everything, the last thing you need is a tax hit on the settlement money meant to help restart your life,” Wilk said. “The legislature has already decided that certain wildfire settlements shouldn’t be taxed. ...

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, recognized Finally Family Homes as Senate District 21’s Nonprofit of the Quarter, for their dedication to former foster youth and helping them achieve the dream of homeownership. “Too many foster youth fall into homelessness when they age out of the system. They may be legal adults, but they deserve attention more than ever to guide ...

On Tuesday, Senator Scott Wilk, along with other local leaders, recognized the Hafizi family for their three decades of work contributing to our Valley through helming Santa Clarita Magazine. Santa Clarita Magazine founders and publishers, Moe and Linda Hazifi, accompanied by their son Alex, joined Wilk at City Hall to receive the senator’s Small Business of the Month award Tuesday.  ...

 Tuesday, Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo announced that Assembly Bill 163, aimed at Community Water Protection (AB163), in which Senator Scott Wilk was a Principal Co-Author, helped advance a critical priority for the Santa Clarita Valley: allowing for public comment on the more than 30-year-old CEMEX mine project. The pressure of the bill compelled the State Water Board to take the action ...