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Senator Anthony J. Portantino Statement on George Floyd's Death

Wednesday, June 3 2020

As we mourn the horrific death of George Floyd, we should remember these words from Dr. Martin Luther King: “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”  

Silence is no longer an alternative. We must all join in condemning the racism that underlies this crime -- the racism that continues to make deaths like George Floyd’s a shockingly common occurrence.

Portantino & BizFed’s Workforce Housing Bill Passes Senate Housing Committee

Wednesday, May 27 2020

Sacramento, California – State Senator Anthony J. Portantino’s (D–La Cañada Flintridge) SB 1299 has passed the Senate Housing Committee with strong bi-partisan support. 

City of San Marino 2020 Memorial Day Service

Tuesday, May 26 2020

While we cannot gather in person for our traditional Memorial Day Service, the City of San Marino has created a virtual ceremony to help us honor those who served and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Bill to Close Poway Tragedy’s Loophole Clears Senate Public Safety Committee

Wednesday, May 20 2020

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino’s (D–La Cañada Flintridge) SB 914 to address concerns related to the tragic synagogue shooting in Poway passed Senate Public Safety and will now go to Senate Appropriations. 

State Senate Announces Economic Recovery and Housing Stability Plan

Tuesday, May 12 2020

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) commends Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins’s (D - San Diego) on the announcement of the Senate Democratic Caucus’ proposal for the state budget and California’s economic recovery in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

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