Palmdale, CA — Assemblyman Tom Lackey released the following statement, in response to his successful re-election in Assembly District 34:
"I am so grateful for the voters of Assembly District 34 who chose to send me back to Sacramento and continue representing our region. It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve our community in the State Assembly ... Read More
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November 11, 2022Ryan Gardiner
Palmdale, CA — Assemblyman Tom Lackey has been awarded "Legislator of the Year" by the national advocacy organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), in recognition for his work to keep drunk and drugged drivers off the roads.
Mothers Against Drunk ... Read More
October 20, 2022Ryan Gardiner
Palmdale, CA — Assemblyman Tom Lackey today announced he has received the endorsement of the San Bernardino County Firefighters Local 935, an organization that represents the men and women of the San Bernardino County Firefighters and their affiliate membership of the Colton, Loma Linda, Big Bear, and Montclair Fire Departments.
Lackey thanked the firefighters association for ... Read More
October 7, 2022Ryan Gardiner
SACRAMENTO, CA — Vice-Chairman of the Public Safety Committee Assemblyman Tom Lackey (R-High Desert) announced Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1406 into law.
This legislation requires peace officers to carry tasers on the opposite side of their firearm. This regulation would prevent stacking both weapons, a practice that unfortunately led ... Read More
October 5, 2022Mary Maida
The Department has implemented 19 of the 21 recommendations from the state auditor.
By Morgan Rynor
Published: 7:34 PM PDT September 28, 2022
The state legislature held up a joint hearing on the Employment Development Department on Wednesday.
You may remember the EDD paid out billions of dollars in fraudulent claims, and then ... Read More
September 29, 2022Mary Maida
On Wednesday, California lawmakers rejected a scaled-back bid to change the state's cash bail system, a year after a more comprehensive move likewise failed amid news coverage of a horrific murder.
The proposal was shelved after a parolee who had been released without posting bail was arrested after it was discovered ... Read More
September 1, 2022Mary Maida
On Aug. 27, California Assemblyman Tom Lackey was in Palmdale, Calif., to present a check for $2.7 million to Homes 4 Families.
The check was presented to Homes 4 Families’ President and CEO Donna Deutchman, Board Chair Brad Rosenheim, and Board Members William Hawfield, Linda Katz, Eric Steinhauer, and Deanna Austin. ... Read More
September 1, 2022Mary Maida
MDN Staff Report
More than 9,000 items were donated and distributed to schools and nonprofits in Assemblyman Tom Lackey’s 36th Assembly District school supply drive.
Corporate donors from Learn4Life, Antelope Valley Transit Authority, Mental Health American, Wifi Hotshots and the Walmart Neighborhood Market in Palmdale were thanked, in addition to individuals who ... Read More
August 26, 2022Mary Maida
BY PHIL WILLON
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers on Wednesday rejected legislation that would have allowed West Hollywood, San Francisco and Palm Springs to authorize weekend alcohol service until 4 a.m. at bars, nightclubs and restaurants.
Senate Bill 930 by state Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) would have allowed each city to extend ... Read More
August 25, 2022Mary Maida
VALLEY PRESS STAFF REPORT
PALMDALE — Assemblyman Tom Lackey selected California Highway Patrol Officer Monique Mischeaux as the 36th Assembly District Woman of the Year.
Lackey, R-Palmdale, worked with AV Area Capt. Eric Broneer to let Mischeaux know that she had been selected in a surprise visit to the Lancaster office.
Mischeaux was ... Read More
July 8, 2022Mary Maida