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Tuesday, July 5 2022

Sacramento, CA - State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) announced today that his budget request of $2 million to the City of Glendale for the restoration of the landmark Casey Stengel Baseball Field was approved in the 2022-2023 State Budget.  The funds will provide critical improvements to the historic field that has served Glendale families and youth for decades.

Thursday, June 30 2022

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 485, a measure authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada Flintridge) that extends the sunset date for the film and television production tax credit program for five years, passed the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee today.

Thursday, June 30 2022

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 906, a bill authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) that prioritizes student and campus safety, passed the Assembly Floor today with bipartisan support and is headed to the Governor’s desk for signature.  By promoting safe at-home storage of firearms and quick, robust investigations of imminent violent school threats, SB 906 aims to prevent tragic shootings on our campuses.  Recent tragic shootings across the country have highlighted the need for prudent and immediate public safety requirements on campuses.  The bill is part of a slate of gun control measures being fast tracked by the Legislature in collaboration with Governor Newsom. 

Thursday, June 30 2022

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bills 941, 1302, 1255, and 1016, authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge), passed the Assembly Education Committee. SB 941 seeks to address teacher shortages and improve learning environments, while student wellness takes center stage in SB 1302. SB 1255 would reduce waste in schools through a dishwasher program and SB 1016 enhances special education services for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Wednesday, June 29 2022

Sacramento, CA - Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) released the following statement tonight regarding today’s historic action by the California Transportation Commission to approve relinquishment of the 710 northern stub to the City of Pasadena.