Senator Anthony J. Portantino

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada Flintridge) announced today that he will participate in the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) and Impact Hub Armenian Social Innovation Development Foundation (Impact Hub Yerevan) on June 1, 2021 to establish a Trade and Services Desk in Armenia

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 457, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada Flintridge) and Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk (R – Santa Clarita), passed the Senate Floor 35-0. The bill requires the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) Boards of Administration to allow school districts and cities to opt out of investment vehicles issued or owned by the Republic of Turkey. 

Glendale, California - Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) is proud to be hosting our Women Heroes of the Pandemic Recognition Ceremony and to honor exceptional women from across the 25th Senate District.  The honorees are being recognized for their dedication and commitment to the health and safety of our communities during this unprecedented pandemic.

Glendale, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada-Flintridge) will host the Women Heroes of the Pandemic Recognition Ceremony on May 26, 2021 to honor women throughout the 25th Senate District who have played an integral role in supporting their community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SACRAMENTO – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada-Flintridge) released the following the statement on Governor Newsom’s May Revise and the California Comeback Plan for the 5th largest economy in the world:

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 485, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada Flintridge) that seeks to ensure California remains a global leader in entertainment production, cleared the Senate Governance and Finance Committee today.

Sacramento, California – Senate Bills 715 and 387, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge), were approved this week by the Senate Public Safety Committee.

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada Flintridge) visited Luther Burbank Middle School, Balboa Elementary School, and Jackson STEM Dual Language Magnet Academy last Friday to learn more about how in-person instruction is operating and the COVID-19 safety measures that schools are implementing.

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada Flintridge) released the following statement on the 106th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 562, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada), passed the Senate Health Committee this week. The measure will eliminate barriers to help patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) access Behavior Health Treatment (BHT) in California.