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Senator Portantino’s Bill Maintaining Health Care Coverage for TV Commercial Production Workers Signed into Law by Governor Newsom

Thursday, October 28 2021

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 255, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge), was signed into law by Governor Newsom. The measure will ensure that freelance television commercial production employees can keep their existing high-quality health insurance benefits.

 

Portantino and Jones-Sawyer Peace Officer Training Reform Bill Signed by Governor Newsom

Wednesday, October 27 2021

Sacramento, California – Assembly Bill 89, a measure co-authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which reforms and enhances peace officer training and education, was signed into law by Governor Newsom last month.

Senator Portantino’s Statement on New Soundstage Plans for Burbank

Monday, October 18 2021

Burbank, California - Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) released the following statement regarding the construction of new soundstages in Burbank by the Worthe Real Estate Group on the historic Warner Bros. property.

Governor Signs Senator Portantino’s Mental Health Education Bills

Friday, October 8 2021

Sacramento, California – Senate Bills 14 and 224, authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge), were signed into law today by Governor Newsom – just days before World Mental Health Day.  SB 14 and 224 address the growing mental health crisis among California’s youth by implementing mental health education and training in schools.

Senator Portantino Joins State Superintendent Thurmond on Tour of Blair Middle & High School

Thursday, September 30 2021

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) joined State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today on tour of Blair Middle and High School in Pasadena. The visit comes at a crucial time for our schools, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our students and families.

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