Newly elected Inland Sen. Morrell sworn into office

RIVERSIDE - Newly elected state Sen. Mike Morrell, R-Hemet, was sworn in today, assuming his official duties in the upper chamber, where he was welcomed by fellow Republicans following a brief ceremony.

"Based on Mike's history of serving the needs of his constituents while he was in the state Assembly, I have every confidence he will bring this same level of service to his career here in the Senate,'' said Senate Minority Leader Bob Huff, R-Diamond Bar.

"Some say recent events have tarnished the image of the Senate in the eyes of Californians. Sen. Morrell is a man of principle and integrity....