Press Releases

Senator Portantino’s Campus Safety Bill Passes Senate Public Safety Committee

Wednesday, April 27 2022

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 906, a bill authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) that prioritizes student safety, passed the Senate Public Safety Committee today.  By ensuring safe at-home storage of firearms and quick, robust investigations of imminent school threats, SB 906 aims to prevent tragic shootings on our campuses.

Senator Portantino’s Bill to Improve Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety Passes Senate Transportation Committee

Tuesday, April 26 2022

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 932, a measure introduced by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) to prioritize pedestrian and cyclist safety, passed the Senate Transportation Committee today.  

Senator Portantino Commemorates 107th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

Monday, April 25 2022

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada Flintridge) released the following statement on the Senate’s commemoration of the Armenian Genocide.

Senator Portantino Statement: Affordable Housing Grant for 1880 Walnut Street Housing

Thursday, April 21 2022

Pasadena, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino released the following statement today regarding the $8,750,000 grant to the 1880 Walnut Street Housing project in Pasadena.

Senator Portantino’s Bill Addressing Teacher Shortages Passes Senate Floor

Thursday, April 21 2022

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 941, a measure authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which seeks to address teacher shortages and improve student learning environments, passed the Senate Floor today.

Committees

2020-2021 Budget
Register to Vote
Know Your Rights
COVID-19
California DACA Guide