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Pasadena Star-News: What state lawmakers had to say about Tournament of Roses women

Wednesday, March 6 2019

Two trailblazing Tournament of Roses leaders were honored by the state Legislature on Monday as women of the year.

Sen. Anthony J. Portantino named last year’s Rose Queen Louise Deser Siskel of San Marino as his district’s honoree. The La Cañada Flintridge Democrat said Siskel’s promotion of scientific research, education and inclusion make her a powerful example in the LGBTQ and Jewish communities, to which Siskel belongs.

Pasadena Now: Rose Queen Louise Deser Siskel Honored at State Capitol as Senator Portantino's "Woman of the Year"

Wednesday, March 6 2019

Monday, California State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) honored Rose Queen Louise Deser Siskel of San Marino as the 25th State Senate District 2019 Woman of the Year.

Rose Queen Louise Deser Siskel Honored at State Capitol as Senator Portantino’s 25th District Women of the Year

Monday, March 4 2019

Sacramento, California – Today, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) honored Rose Queen Louise Deser Siskel of San Marino as the 25th State Senate District 2019 Women of the Year.

Property Tax Rebates and Redevelopment Bonds Take Shape Under Two District Bills Authored by Senator Portantino

Tuesday, February 26 2019

Sacramento, California – Responding to a request from the City of Glendale, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) has introduced SB 521 & SB 532. If passed and signed, both bills will help the city with affordable housing pressures. SB 532 is of particular importance to Senator Portantino as he voted against the dissolution of Redevelopment agencies while he was in the Assembly. His independent vote caused him to be punished for sticking up for Glendale’s laudable Redevelopment work.

Community College Transfer Students Efficiently Receive Diplomas Under Senator Portantino Bill

Monday, February 25 2019

Sacramento, California– Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) has introduced a bill that would more efficiently doll out degrees to students who have completed coursework and earned an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) at the time of transfer. Under the current system, many students who transfer from California Community Colleges to an UC or CSU do so without their Associate Degrees for Transfer even after earning them. Senator Portantino seeks to end this inefficient and penalizing system.