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Portantino’s Retail Repurposing Affordable Housing Bill Clears Senate Floor

Tuesday, June 1 2021

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 15, a measure authored Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada Flintridge) which gives incentives to cities that convert abandoned retail sites into affordable and workforce housing, passed the Senate floor today with bipartisan support.

Senator Portantino to Participate in MOU Signing Ceremony to Inaugurate California’s New Trade and Services Desk in Armenia

Thursday, May 27 2021

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada Flintridge) announced today that he will participate in the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) and Impact Hub Armenian Social Innovation Development Foundation (Impact Hub Yerevan) on June 1, 2021 to establish a Trade and Services Desk in Armenia

Bill Allowing Local Agencies to Divest from the Republic of Turkey Receives Overwhelming Support from the California State Senate

Tuesday, May 25 2021

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 457, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada Flintridge) and Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk (R – Santa Clarita), passed the Senate Floor 35-0. The bill requires the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) Boards of Administration to allow school districts and cities to opt out of investment vehicles issued or owned by the Republic of Turkey. 

Senator Portantino’s Women Heroes of the Pandemic Program Update with Special Guest Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis

Monday, May 24 2021

Glendale, California - Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) is proud to be hosting our Women Heroes of the Pandemic Recognition Ceremony and to honor exceptional women from across the 25th Senate District.  The honorees are being recognized for their dedication and commitment to the health and safety of our communities during this unprecedented pandemic.

Senator Portantino Honors Senate District Women Heroes of the Pandemic

Monday, May 17 2021

Glendale, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada-Flintridge) will host the Women Heroes of the Pandemic Recognition Ceremony on May 26, 2021 to honor women throughout the 25th Senate District who have played an integral role in supporting their community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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