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Senator Portantino Introduces Cal Grant Equity & College Access Act to Improve Higher Education Affordability

Tuesday, January 18 2022

Sacramento, CA - State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) introduced Senate Bill 851, a measure that strengthens and expands financial support for low-income college students who choose to attend independent, nonprofit California colleges and universities.

Senator Portantino Champions Claremont Hills Wildlands Conservancy $3M Grant for Clara Oaks Acquisition Resulting from Senate Budget Priority

Tuesday, January 18 2022

Sacramento, CA - State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) testified today in strong support for a $3 million grant to Claremont Wildlands Conservancy (CWC) for acquiring open space to add to Claremont Hills Wilderness Park (CHWP).

Senator Portantino’s Bill Requiring Mental Health Training for School Teachers & Staff Passes Senate Education Committee

Wednesday, January 12 2022

Sacramento, CA – Today the Senate Education Committee approved Senate Bill 387, a measure authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which requires evidence based mental health training for school staff.

Senator Portantino Responds to Governor Newsom’s California Budget Blueprint

Monday, January 10 2022

Sacramento, CA - Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) released the following statement regarding the Governor Newsom’s 2022-23 State Budget proposal, the California Blueprint:

Governor Newsom’s Budget Includes Senator Portantino’s Funding Request for the Carnegie Institution for Science’s Relocation to Pasadena