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Massis Post: Governor Newsom Signs State Budget with $5 Million for Armenian American Museum

Monday, July 8 2019

GLENDALE – California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 2019-2020 state budget with $5 million included for the Armenian American Museum. The 2019-2020 budget provides $4 million in new funding for the museum and $1 million in reallocated funding. The approval brings the State of California’s total investment in the museum to $8 million.

USA Today: Gun advocacy groups sue California over new law that bans firearms sales to 'law-abiding adults' under 21

Thursday, July 4 2019

Several gun advocacy groups filed a lawsuit this week challenging new California rules banning the sale of firearms to people under 21, arguing that people ages 18 to 20 years are adults with the legal right to bear arms. 

The lawsuit, filed Monday in San Diego, targets multiple California laws, including one introduced last year by Democratic state Sen. Anthony Portantino following the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

$27 Million Glendale Affordable Housing Effort Passes Another Committee

Wednesday, July 3 2019

Sacramento, California – Today, SB 532 authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) passed the Assembly Local Government Committee. Senator Portantino introduced SB 532 at the request of 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 locally derived bond funds exclusively for affordable housing.    

Senator Portantino Adds New District Representative for South Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge, San Marino- David Kim

Wednesday, July 3 2019

La Cañada Flintridge, California – Today, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) announced the addition of Minwoo “David” Kim to his district staff. Mr. Kim will be covering the cities of La Cañada Flintridge, San Marino, and South Pasadena. One of his focus areas will be working on API (Asian Pacific Islander) issues in the 25th Senate District.

790 KABC: California Gun Group Challenging Law

Wednesday, July 3 2019

The group is called the Calguns Foundation and Firearms Policy Coalition.  They take issue with the state’s new law banning the sale of firearms to people under the age of 21.  The group filed a lawsuit in San Diego County this week, saying people over the age of 18 are adults who have legal rights to own pistols and rifles.  State Senator Anthony Portantino is behind the law with the Democrat from the foothills of Los Angeles County saying the shooting at a high school in Florida that left 17 dead was an unnecessary nightmare.

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