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Thursday, July 25 2024

Dear Friends and Neighbors, 

Climate change is creating warmer and dryer seasons - increasing the frequency and destructive capability of wildfires. Delayed winter rains only contribute to this problem. Recent rains have produced a high volume of rainfall over brief periods. The resulting super bloom of vegetation then dries out - thereby creating potential fuel sources for wildfires to thrive.

Wednesday, July 3 2024

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 1128, a measure authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) to combat human and sex trafficking and protect California’s youth from exploitation, was approved by the Assembly Public Safety Committee. Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto is a sponsor of SB 1128, and the measure was unanimously supported by the Los Angeles City Council.

Tuesday, July 2 2024

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 480, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee. The measure is aimed at better preparing students for the workforce by expanding apprenticeship programs and creating more collaboration between schools and businesses.

Tuesday, July 2 2024

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 1100, a measure authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee today. The bill addresses discrimination against inviduals who do not have driver’s licenses by no longer requiring a driver's license as a condition for employment.

Tuesday, July 2 2024

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 607, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee today. The measure aims to combat the ongoing opioid crisis by requiring prescribers of controlled substances containing an opioid to discuss dangers of opioids with all patients.