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11.16.21 ‘You Have Something to Hide:’ Amplify Energy Absent Again from State Hearing on OC Oil Spill

Excerpted from the Voice of OC

By Brandon Pho

Monday kicked off a series of public autopsies by state lawmakers into the communication delays and regulatory gaps which allowed an offshore oil spill to smear tar across Orange County’s iconic coastline last month.

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The state oil spill committee has multiple aims, namely to identify where improvements can be made in disaster response protocols and offshore pipeline regulation.

RELEASE: Legislators Conduct Oversight into Disastrous Oil Spill off the Coast of Orange County

Monday, November 15, 2021

Discussion Marks First of Many to End to Offshore Drilling

COSTA MESA — At the first oversight hearing held by the Select Committee on the Orange County Oil Spill

11.15.21 State legislators say they’ll tweak oil spill regulations

Excerpted from the Orange County Register

By Alicia Robinson

While it’s still unclear whether all laws and regulations were followed in the pipeline breach that leaked about 25,000 gallons of oil onto Orange County’s beaches last month, state officials say there’s plenty of room to tighten up existing rules to better prevent and detect future spills.

11.13.21 State committee hearing on OC oil spill set for Monday

Excerpted from the Orange County Register

By Alicia Robinson

State legislators holding a special committee hearing in Costa Mesa on Monday, Nov. 15, hope it will point them toward any changes to laws and procedures that could help prevent future oil spills and improve the response to those that do happen.

ADVISORY: Joint Oversight Hearing - Orange County Oil Spill

Friday, November 12, 2021

COSTA MESA – On Monday, November 15, 2021, as Chair of the Assembly’s Select Committee on the Orange County Oil Spill, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris is convening a Joint Oversight Hearing with the Assembly Natural Resources and Assembly Budget Subcommittee No.

RELEASE: Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris Honored as a Champion of Innovation by TechNet

Thursday, November 11, 2021

SACRAMENTO – TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of innovation economy CEOs and senior executives, honored Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Laguna Beach) as a 2021 Champion of Innovation for her leadership in advocating for policies that advance innovation, create jobs and fuel economic growth.

RELEASE: Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris receives the Family Business Association of California’s Outstanding Legislator Award

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

SACRAMENTO - The Family Business Association of California has named Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris as its Outstanding Legislator for 2021 for her strong support of family businesses and efforts to improve California’s business climate.

FBA released the following statement:

Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris Hosts 3rd Annual Veterans of the Year Celebration

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

RELEASE: Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris Honors Veterans of the Year

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Third Annual Veterans Day Celebration

NEWPORT BEACH – In honor of Veterans Day, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris honored six outstanding Veterans of the Year at an annual celebration at the American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291.

RELEASE: Filomena’s Italian Kitchen & Market — Local Restaurant Spotlight

Monday, October 25, 2021

COSTA MESA – Filomena’s Italian Kitchen & Market has been honored as the Local Restaurant Spotlight for October for Assembly District 74. This Costa Mesa-based eatery is has been ranked the #1 restaurant in Costa Mesa by Trip Advisor and is known for its traditional and delicious Italian Cuisine.