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Alahambra Source: For Alhambra, “local control” of the I-710 stub depends first on Caltrans

Monday, April 1 2019

When he introduced legislation that would prohibit Caltrans from building a surface route or tunnel between the I-10 and the I-210 freeways, state Sen. Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada) said he had one key goal in mind. It was to get the two stubs of the unfinished I-710 freeway out of the state highway system and give them to the cities affected by spillover traffic.

PanARMENIAN: First Senate committee passes California/Armenia trade office bill

Tuesday, March 26 2019

A bill authored by California State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge), to reestablish a trade office between California and Armenia, passed the State Senate Business and Professions Committee.

The bill received bi-partisan support and garnered a unanimous vote. Armenian Consul General Armen Baibourtian flew to Sacramento to offer testimony in favor of the proposal.

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Asbarez: California-Armenia Trade Office Bill Unanimously Passes Committee

Monday, March 25 2019

SACRAMENTO—SB 302 authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge), to reestablish a trade office between California and Armenia on Monday passed the State Senate Business and Professions Committee. The bill received bi-partisan support and garnered a unanimous vote. Armenian Consul General Armen Baibourtian flew to Sacramento to offer testimony in favor of the proposal.

Pasadena Star-News: What state lawmakers had to say about Tournament of Roses women

Wednesday, March 6 2019

Two trailblazing Tournament of Roses leaders were honored by the state Legislature on Monday as women of the year.

Sen. Anthony J. Portantino named last year’s Rose Queen Louise Deser Siskel of San Marino as his district’s honoree. The La Cañada Flintridge Democrat said Siskel’s promotion of scientific research, education and inclusion make her a powerful example in the LGBTQ and Jewish communities, to which Siskel belongs.

Pasadena Now: Rose Queen Louise Deser Siskel Honored at State Capitol as Senator Portantino's "Woman of the Year"