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Thursday, August 10 2023

Atwater Village, CA - State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) was proud to announce that his budget request of $2.5 million for the construction of a two-mile living sound wall and pollution barrier was approved in the 2023-2024 State Budget. 

Wednesday, August 9 2023

Glendale, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) was honored with the 2023 Crown Jewel Award by glendaleOUT for being an ally of the queer community.  The award was presented to the Senator during glendaleOUT’s Rainbow Ride to Pride at Adams Hill Park. Senator Portantino served as the Rainbow Ride’s Grand Marshal.

Wednesday, July 26 2023

Los Angeles, CA –Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) was honored with the Elected Office of the Year in Supervisor District 5 by the Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed) for his significant contribution in policy development and community engagement on behalf of the local economy. The Senator received the award during the organization’s Business Makes Los Angeles County Work” Awards at the Japanese American National Museum.

Friday, July 21 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA – Senator Anthony Portantino (D-Burbank) today issued the following statement after the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District found that the gun that was used in the Chabad of Poway synagogue shooting was illegally sold.

Helps Dream Act Students Access Necessary College Programs
Friday, July 21 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 467, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D- Burbank), was signed by Governor Newsom.  The measure promotes equal access to higher education programs for all Californians by allowing undocumented students to use alternative forms of identification to access these important pipeline opportunities.