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Thursday, February 17 2022

Sacramento, CA - State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) introduced Senate Bill 1177, a measure that creates a regional housing trust between the cities of Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena in order to increase much needed affordable housing opportunities.

Thursday, February 17 2022

Sacramento, CA - State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) introduced Senate Bill 974, a measure that would expand health care coverage for diagnostic breast imaging following an abnormal mammography.  The idea for the bill was suggested by 25th District resident Gayaneh Pezeshkian Avanes.  The Senator, who is the father of two daughters, thought the idea had merit and the issue needed to be addressed.

Thursday, February 10 2022

The California Armenian Legislative Caucus is holding two scholarship contests for the 2022 commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. California high school students in 9th through 12th grade are invited to participate in an essay contest and/or a visual arts contest to increase greater awareness of the Armenian Genocide on its anniversary. 

Wednesday, February 9 2022

Sacramento, CA - State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) introduced Senate Bill 941, a measure that seeks to improve student learning environments through a locally determined inter-district collaboration for courses related to STEM and dual language immersion.  

Monday, February 7 2022

Sacramento, CA - State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) introduced Senate Bill 932, a strong measure to prioritize pedestrian and cyclist safety by requiring California cities to take concrete steps to reduce traffic collisions and fatalities.