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Pasadena Independent: Sen. Portantino Recognizes 10 Women Of The Year From SD-25

Wednesday, March 29 2017

Pasadena Now: State Senator Anthony Portantino Recognizes 10 Women of the Year

Tuesday, March 28 2017

On Sunday, March 26, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) had the privilege of honoring ten exemplary women from Senate District 25 in the courtyard of Pasadena City Hall. The California State Legislature first recognized March as Women’s History Month in 1987 and has continued the tradition. Each year members of the State Legislature recognize the exceptional women in their district with a celebration commemorating their efforts.

Asbarez: Portantino Introduces Bill Urging Turkey to Restore Properties to Armenian Church

Monday, March 20 2017

SACRAMENTO—Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge), Chair of the Senate Select Committee on California, Armenia and Artsakh Mutual Trade, Art and Cultural Exchange, introduced Senate Resolution 29 on Monday designating the month of April for commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. The Resolution also calls on the Republic of Turkey to return confiscated church properties to their rightful congregations.

Asbarez: Portantino to Chair Armenia, Artsakh Committee in State Senate

Thursday, March 2 2017

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The California State Senate Rules Committee established on Thursday an historic Senate Select Committee on California, Armenia and Artsakh Mutual Trade, Art and Cultural Exchange reported the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region. The select committee came at the request of State Senator Anthony J.

CBS Sacramento: Lawmaker Proposes Tax On OxyContin, Prescription Opioids

Wednesday, March 1 2017

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A California lawmaker wants to tax OxyContin and other prescription opioids to fund rehabilitation services for people addicted to opioids and heroin.