Senator Scott Wilk paid tribute to the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide by introducing Senate Resolution 83 on the Senate Floor. Wilk, a member of the California Armenian Legislative Caucus, solemnly acknowledged the 1.5 million Armenian victims of the genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Turks from 1915-1923.Speaking on the Floor, Senator Wilk expressed his sorrow over the lack of acknowledgment and ongoing denial of the atrocities committed during the Armenian Genocide. He stated, “As a founding member of the California Armenian Legislative Caucus, it pains me...
In a recent development, Sen. Scott Wilk's legislation to combat illegal dumping has been approved in the Senate Public Safety Committee. Senator Wilk expressed his concerns about the issue, stating, “The High Desert has been treated as a dump for too long, but it’s not a dump. It is home to families and vibrant communities, who are routinely disrespected by outsiders destroying their neighborhoods all for a quick buck.”The approved Senate Bill 1359 (SB 1359) aims to address the problem by requiring a permit for any private property dumping, with or without the owner’s...
Senator Scott Wilk of Santa Clarita has successfully steered his bill through the Senate Committee on Business, Professions, and Economic Development. The bill aims to tackle the issue of overcrowding in animal shelters across California by expanding access to low and no-cost spay/neuter services."Overcrowding at California’s animal shelters, especially in the High Desert, has been at crisis levels for too long. Animals are being put down through no fault of their own, and we have a responsibility to do something about it," expressed Senator Wilk regarding the dire...
Senator Scott Wilk of Santa Clarita announced today that his bill aimed at improving transparency between parents and schools' sexual education curricula has successfully passed out of the Senate Education Committee. Wilk emphasized the importance of trust and transparency, stating, "This is all about transparency and building trust, and schools should be a safe place in which parents have absolute trust in their child’s educational experience."The bill, known as Senate Bill 996 (SB 996), addresses the current challenges faced by parents in accessing and reviewing sex...
Property owners in San Bernardino County paid 0.8% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2024, which is less than 0.7 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Victor Valley Times.
U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) expressed his gratitude for being appointed to the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. In a statement, Rep. Obernolte stated, “It is an honor to have been selected to serve on the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.”Chair McMorris Rodgers praised Rep. Obernolte's expertise in the tech field, mentioning his contributions to critical issues such as artificial intelligence and online privacy protections. She expressed excitement about their continued collaboration...
Today, Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) celebrated a significant milestone as his bill aimed at reducing animal shelter overcrowding and unnecessary euthanizations passed its first committee in the Senate Education Committee.Senator Wilk highlighted the urgent need for action, stating, "The severe shortage of veterinarians available to perform spay and neuter services has created an overcrowding crisis at our animal shelters, especially in the High Desert." He expressed concern over the staggering statistic that "roughly 100,000 animals are unnecessarily euthanized each...