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Governor Newsom, Attorney General Bonta, and Senator Portantino Announce Legislation Strengthening California’s Concealed-Carry Laws

Wednesday, February 1 2023

Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta joined Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) today during a press conference to discuss gun safety efforts and legislation that strengthens California’s conceal-carry laws. SB 2, authored by Senator Portantino, will implement significant improvements to California’s existing conceal-carry weapon (CCW) laws to address the recent United States Supreme Court decision in New York Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen. The Governor and Attorney General are sponsors of SB 2. 

Senator Portantino Reintroduces Bill to Expand Health Care Coverage for Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screening

Monday, January 30 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) introduced legislation today that addresses a significant flaw in women’s healthcare insurance coverage.  SB 257 fixes a delay and absence of live-saving early detection diagnosis by expanding health care coverage for breast imaging following an abnormal mammography. 

Senator Portantino Urges White House to Halt Military Assistance to Azerbaijan and Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Artsakh as Inhumane Blockade Continues

Tuesday, January 24 2023

Sacramento, CA –Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) led efforts this week to submit a letter to the White House urging President Biden to take action against Azerbaijan by immediately ending military assistance and requesting that emergency humanitarian aid be delivered to the people of Artsakh who have been devastated by Azerbaijan’s blockade since December 12, 2022. 

Senator Portantino Introduces Bill Aimed at Reducing Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths

Tuesday, January 24 2023

Sacramento, California – Today Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) introduced Senate Bill 234, a measure that addresses the rise in opioid-related deaths by making opioid antagonists such as Narcan readily available in schools and venues accessed by high-risk age groups. Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) is a joint author of SB 234.

Senator Portantino Honored with Distinction in Higher Education Legacy

Tuesday, January 24 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) was honored with a Distinction in Higher Education Legacy by the Campaign for College Opportunity for his leadership on higher education policy and commitment to increasing college access, success, and affordability. The Senator received the award during the Legislative Dean’s List Celebration in Sacramento.

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