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ASSEMBLYMEMBER PORTANTINO TO HOLD DISCUSSION ON THE STATE’S PROPOSED BUDGET ON PUBLIC EDUCATION
WHO:	Assemblymember Anthony Portantino invites public education advocates including parents, teachers, school board members, school administrators and personnel to discuss legislative perspectives on the budget and the current status of the process. Mr. Ron Bennett, President and CEO of School Services of California, Inc. will join the discussion to offer his perspectives and suggestions for local advocates.
WHAT:	Public Education is a vital investment that we should be making on behalf of our children and future generations of children, as well as for the health of the state’s future workforce and economy. This forum will provide information about the proposed state budget and how it will effect public education. Additionally, it will provide suggestions on what topics advocates should be focusing and how efforts could be coordinated and will allow advocates from across the 44th Assembly District to share their past efforts and discuss possible future collaborations.
WHEN:	Friday, August 8, 2008 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m
WHERE:	Rose Bowl Press Box 1001 Rose Bowl Drive Pasadena, CA 91103 Parking will be available in Lot F, closest to the Press Box.
	For more information, please contact Julianne Hines at (626) 577-9944 or julianne.hines@asm.ca.gov.

Portantino Highlights the Importance of California’s Public Universities in Democratic Weekly Radio Address

SACRAMENTO, CA –In this week’s Democratic weekly radio address, Assemblymember Anthony Portantino, Chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee, congratulates California’s graduates and explains why protecting funding for public higher education is important for our state. Assemblymember Juan Arambula (D-Fresno) provided the Spanish translation.

Click here for the English language MP3 file. The running time is 2:55.

Click here for the Spanish language MP3 file. The running time is 3:58.

Click here for the full text of the address.

Portantino Honored as a “Legislator of the Year” For Promoting Women’s Health Issues

The California Chapter of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists selected Portantino for his work on behalf of umbilical cord blood and increased access to breast cancer screenings

SACRAMENTO, CA –Assemblymember Anthony Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) and Assemblywoman Patty Berg (D-Eureka) will be honored by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, District IX (California) during their 2nd annual legislative reception in the Capitol this evening.

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Bill to Address Statewide Teacher Shortage Is Approved by California Assembly

As California faces a severe shortage of teachers, bi-partisan bill allows more educational institutions to offer teacher education programs that meet state’s rigorous teaching standards

SACRAMENTO, CA –The California State Assembly overwhelmingly approved AB 2517, authored by Assembly Higher Education Chairman Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge). This legislation greatly increases the availability of teacher education programs throughout the state. If approved by the Legislature and signed by the Governor, AB 2517 will allow school districts, county offices of education, and community-based organizations to develop and offer teacher education programs upon approval by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

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Portantino Staff Issue Assignments

Capitol Office:
State Capitol
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0044
Tel: (916) 319-2044
Fax: (916) 319-2144

District Office:
215 N. Marengo Ave, Suite 115
Pasadena, CA 91101
Home: (818) 952-3432
Tel: (626) 577-9944
Fax: (626) 577-2868