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Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris Introduces Bill to Strengthen Ignition Interlock Program in California
5.16.23 Be Well OC Partners With City of Laguna Beach to Bring Mobile Mental Health Services to Community
Orange, CA. May 16, 2023 – Be Well OC is pleased to announce a partnership approved by the City of Laguna Beach to establish a Mobile Response Team providing community mental health and wellness in the City. The program was approved for a two-year pilot and is set to launch on August 1, 2023.
5.2.23 Orange County Leaders Garner Support for California Bills Against Fentanyl
Excerpted from Epoch Times
By John Fredricks
“California Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, D-Irvine, speaks about state legislation combating fentanyl poisoning in Irvine, Calif., on April 28…”
5.2.23 California Launches First Annual California Moves for Physical & Mental Fitness Month
Excerpted from EIN Presswire
By Naty Alvarez
“The event also highlighted pending legislation that will help bring better physical and mental health to underserved Californians. If passed, Assembly Bill 1338 (AB 1338), authored by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine), will cover the cost of fitness memberships for Medi-Cal beneficiaries.”
Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris and Local Officials Hold Press Conference on Legislation to Address Fentanyl Crisis
IRVINE- Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine), District Attorney Todd Spitzer and local law enforcement and elected officials held a press conference to discuss the impact of the Fentanyl crisis in Orange County and the Assemblywoman’s legislation to respond to this dangerous epidemic.
4.27.23 Punishment or prevention: California debates fentanyl crisis
Excerpted from the LA Times
By Tran Nguyen
“Democratic Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, of Orange County, said the crisis goes beyond party lines. She authored a bill that would increase prison sentences for those who sell fentanyl on social media.”