Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (Page 4)

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The Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association is the latest in a series of organizations representing law enforcement officers to call for Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris’s re-election. The California Association of Highway Patrolmen and the Orange County Employees Association have already thrown their support behind the Assemblywoman’s campaign. In announcing the endorsement, …continue reading

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Polling from Public Opinion Strategies shows Newport Beach Councilwoman Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach) pulls ahead of freshman Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Laguna Beach) for the 74th District seat when voters hear about Dixon’s record. The poll also shows that more Republican voters cross party lines to support Petrie-Norris than support Deputy …continue reading

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In an effort to ensure local input is considered regarding the future use of Fairview Developmental Center in Costa Mesa, California, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris authored Assembly Bill 1199, which would require the Department of General Services (DGS) to hold a public hearing. AB 1199 passed the Senate Floor 40-0, receiving …continue reading

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In an effort to address the legal services gap for active duty military, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Accountability and Administrative Review, is authoring Assembly Bill 558, which requires the California State Bar to coordinate civil legal services for active duty service members and their families …continue reading

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The Orange County Employees Association (OCEA) announced their support for Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris’ re-election campaign. In announcing their endorsement, OCEA General Manager Charles Barfield released the following statement: “Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris has proven to be a responsive, accessible and effective advocate for Orange County residents. Cottie understands the importance of …continue reading

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Students from all across California traveled to Sacramento Tuesday, August 27, 2019, to ask the Senate Appropriations Committee to support Assembly Bill 963, the Student Civic and Voter Empowerment Act. By establishing Civic and Voter Empowerment Coordinators, AB 963 will provide California Universities and Colleges with the necessary tools to …continue reading

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EMILY’s List, the largest national resource for pro-choice women in politics, has announced that it will be backing California State Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris for re-election. Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris recently released fundraising numbers that show a wide lead over her closest opponents. In announcing their endorsement, Geraldine Prado, Vice President of State …continue reading

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Campaign finance reports released show Mayor Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach) has raised more money than any other candidate in California seeking to unseat a sitting Assemblymember. Dixon is challenging freshman Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Laguna Beach) for the 74th District seat. “I am so grateful for the outpouring of support for …continue reading

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In a historic milestone in Orange County’s commitment to end homelessness, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris presented a check for $2.9 million to the Orange County United Way to fund housing for Orange County’s veterans experiencing homelessness. Governor Gavin Newsom approved the one-time funding as part of the 2019-20 California State Budget. …continue reading

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Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris released the following statement following Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of AB 74, the 2019-20 budget bill: “I ran for office because for far too long, the representatives for coastal Orange County weren’t bringing home resources to community. In my first six months in office I have worked …continue reading

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To ensure that infants, children and pregnant women receive critical healthcare and food assistance, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris is authoring AB 526, which creates a pathway for easier enrollment when kids and pregnant moms qualify for both Medi-Cal and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children program (WIC). …continue reading