Press Releases

Portantino and Millennials Join Together in Open Dialogue at First MOD Night

Friday, September 1 2017

Pasadena, CA – State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) was joined by over 70 constituents at Heidar Baba Restaurant on Thursday evening for his first “Millennial Open Dialogue (MOD).” The fluid conversation was filled with questions and comments that touched on important topics ranging from affordable housing and college loans to homelessness and job creation.

Portantino to Give Local Elections First Position: Responding to Recent Election Mandate, Senator Wants to Revamp Ballot

Tuesday, August 29 2017

Sacramento, CA: Today, State Senator Anthony J.

Anthony J. Portantino Appointed to International Genocide Memorial Commission

Tuesday, August 29 2017

Sacramento, CA – The State Senate Rules Committee appointed Senator Anthony J. Portantino to the International Genocide Memorial Commission. The Commission was established in 2006 through legislation. It is tasked with creating an International Genocide Memorial in the Historic Region of the State Capitol.

Portantino, Leyva & Rodriguez Request Funds for Gold Line Foothill Extension From Cap and Trade Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds

Thursday, August 24 2017

Sacramento, CA – State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge), along with State Senator Connie M. Leyva and Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez, jointly sent a letter requesting that $280 million of the Cap and Trade Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds (GGRF) be allocated for the Gold Line Foothill Extension project. The funds would aid the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority’s efforts to bring the light rail project to the San Bernardino County community of Montclair.

Portantino Responds to Americana Decision

Thursday, August 17 2017

Glendale, CA: Upon hearing of the decision reached by Caruso Affiliated Holdings regarding the billboard advertising at The Americana at Brand for the documentary, Architects of Denial, State Senator Anthony J. Portantino issued the following statement: