Press Releases

Tuesday, March 28 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bills 2 and 368, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Public Safety Committee today. SB 2, sponsored by Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta, would implement significant improvements to California’s existing conceal-carry weapon (CCW) laws. SB 368 is a commonsense gun safety effort that would expand and strengthen firearm ownership prohibition laws and create additional responsibilities for commercial gun stores. 

Wednesday, March 22 2023

Sacramento, California – Today Senate Bills 98, 234, 445, and 467 authored by  Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) passed the Senate Education Committee. The bills address enrollment based funding for K-12 schools, the rise in opioid-related deaths among our youth, language barriers for parents with student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) by providing translation services, and breaking down additional educational barriers for undocumented students.

Tuesday, March 21 2023

Sacramento, CA - State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) honored long-time Burbank community leader and public servant Mary Alvord as the 2023 Woman of the Year for the 25th Senate District. 

Friday, March 17 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) was honored with the Champion of Innovation Award by TechNet during a legislative reception this week.  The Senator was recognized for his support of policies that foster innovation in California.

Monday, March 13 2023

Pasadena, CA - In honor of Women’s History Month, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) hosted the 25th Senate District Women of Distinction Awards Reception on Sunday, March 12 in Pasadena. The Senator recognized 15 accomplished women from across the Senate District who have positively contributed to their communities and the State of California.  The honorees reside or work in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Claremont, La Crescenta, Los Angeles, and La Verne and have exemplified and extended volunteerism, philanthropy, and leadership throughout all of the communities in our district.