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.
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.
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.
Sacramento, California – Senate Bills 509 and 323, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Assembly Education Committee today. SB 509 addresses the growing mental health crisis among California’s youth by implementing mental health education and training in schools. SB 323 addresses the need for emergency safety procedures in schools.
