Press Releases

GCC President Testifies in Support of SB 568 Legislation to help GCC Offset Costs for Armenian Genocide Commemoration

Wednesday, June 26 2019

Sacramento, California – Yesterday, SB 568, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) passed the Assembly Higher Education Committee. Glendale Community College’s Superintendent and President David Viar flew to Sacramento to offer testimony in support of the bill. SB 568 would help the college offset revenue losses associated with closing on April 24. This date is important worldwide to the Armenian Community as it commemorates the Armenian Genocide.

Portantino’s Effort to Free Glendale’s $27 million in Bonds to Fund Affordable Housing Passes Assembly Housing Committee

Wednesday, June 19 2019

Sacramento, California – Today, SB 532 authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) passed the Assembly Housing Committee. Senator Portantino introduced SB 532 at the request from the City of Glendale. After the dissolution of Redevelopment Agencies (RDAs), Glendale was left with $27 million dollars in bond proceeds but precluded from using these funds for housing. SB 532 will give Glendale the ability to use these bond funds exclusively for affordable housing.

Senator Portantino Authors Bill to Help Glendale Community College Offset April 24th Campus Closing Costs

Wednesday, June 19 2019

Sacramento, California – At the request of Glendale Community College, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) introduced legislation to help the college offset revenue losses associated with closing on April 24th. This date is important to the Armenian community as it commemorates the Armenian Genocide where 1.5 million Armenians were killed. The Glendale Unified School District and Glendale Community College close on this day.

Portantino Praises Adopted State Budget Secures Increased Special Education & Homeless Student Housing Funds

Thursday, June 13 2019

Sacramento, California — Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) is pleased that the State Senate passed the 2019–2020 balanced, on time and fiscally responsible state budget, today. He also celebrated two important funding proposals he initiated through SB 217 and SB 568 which were included in the budget.

Portantino’s Efforts to Aid the Arroyo Seco Project and PCC are Included in CA State Budget