Press Releases

Thursday, June 24 2021

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada-Flintridge) welcomed the action taken today by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to allocate $54M to complete the I-5 North HOV Corridor Project and repair damages caused by construction activities.

Wednesday, June 23 2021

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 562, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada Flintridge), passed the Assembly Health Committee this week. The measure seeks to eliminate barriers to help patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) access Behavior Health Treatment (BHT) in California.

Friday, June 4 2021

Sacramento, California – Senators Mike McGuire and Anthony J. Portantino released the following statement today regarding Senate Bill 98:

Friday, June 4 2021

Sacramento, California – Senate Bills 14, 224, and 237, authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge), cleared the Senate floor this week with bipartisan support. SB 224 and 14 address the growing mental health crisis among California’s youth by mandating mental health education and training programs in schools. SB 237 would require elementary schools to screen students who are at risk for dyslexia.

Wednesday, June 2 2021

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 715, a measure authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which addresses the validity of a hunting license and independent review of gun possession disputes, was approved on the Senate Floor today.