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Bill Allowing Local Agencies to Divest from the Republic of Turkey Receives Overwhelming Support from the California State Senate

Tuesday, May 25 2021

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 457, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada Flintridge) and Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk (R – Santa Clarita), passed the Senate Floor 35-0. The bill requires the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) Boards of Administration to allow school districts and cities to opt out of investment vehicles issued or owned by the Republic of Turkey. 

Senator Portantino’s Women Heroes of the Pandemic Program Update with Special Guest Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis

Monday, May 24 2021

Glendale, California - Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) is proud to be hosting our Women Heroes of the Pandemic Recognition Ceremony and to honor exceptional women from across the 25th Senate District.  The honorees are being recognized for their dedication and commitment to the health and safety of our communities during this unprecedented pandemic.

Senator Portantino Honors Senate District Women Heroes of the Pandemic

Monday, May 17 2021

Glendale, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada-Flintridge) will host the Women Heroes of the Pandemic Recognition Ceremony on May 26, 2021 to honor women throughout the 25th Senate District who have played an integral role in supporting their community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senator Portantino’s Statement on the Governor’s May Revise and Economic Recovery Package

Friday, May 14 2021

SACRAMENTO – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada-Flintridge) released the following the statement on Governor Newsom’s May Revise and the California Comeback Plan for the 5th largest economy in the world:

Portantino Bill Ensuring California Remains a Global Leader in the Entertainment Industry Clears Senate Governance and Finance Committee

Friday, May 7 2021

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 485, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada Flintridge) that seeks to ensure California remains a global leader in entertainment production, cleared the Senate Governance and Finance Committee today.

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