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Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris Introduces Bill to Strengthen Ignition Interlock Program in California
3.13.23 Legislature again considers greater protections for domestic workers
Excerpted from the Orange County Register
By: Kaitlyn Schallhorn
Sen. Tom Umberg, D-Santa Ana, is championing a Senate resolution proclaiming solidarity with the people of Iran and condemning the violence against them. Sens. Dave Min and Newman, along with Assemblymembers Phillip Chen, Cottie Petrie-Norris and Sharon Quirk-Silva are other Orange County legislators who have signed on as co-authors.
3.13.22 Three inspiring Orange County leaders honored as Women of the Year
Excerpted from the Orange County Breeze
Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris hosted her 5th annual Women of the Year event on Thursday, March 9, 2023. It is an annual recognition ceremony where community members are invited to celebrate the extraordinary leadership and contributions of three incredible women, one from each city the Assemblywoman represents in the 73rd District.
3.13.23 Democrats keep pushing to bolster California’s role as an abortion sanctuary
Excerpted from the LA Times
By Vanessa Arredondo and Grace Toohey
AB 571 by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) would require medical malpractice insurance to cover sexual and reproductive health, which she said is necessary to keep some clinics open and able to provide abortion access.
3.10.23 Malik Named Woman of the Year by Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris
Excerpted from the UCI Health
In a celebratory event on March 9, in Irvine, Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris honored Malik for her commitment to community service, innovative integrative healthcare, research and education of future healthcare professionals.
Three Inspiring Orange County Leaders Honored as Women of the Year
IRVINE- Marking Women’s History Month, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris has named Jennifer Friend (Costa Mesa), Dr. Shaista Malik (Irvine) and Dr. Samar Aziz (Tustin) as the 2023 Women of the Year Honorees.
3.3.23 City Council preview: Laguna Beach to consider deal with Be Well OC for mental health services
Excerpted from the LA Times
By Andrew Turner
The proposed two-year term would come at a cost of $1.75 million, but a staff report said the city’s contribution would be $250,000 due to outside funding. Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris secured $1.5 million in state funding for the mobile response program, according to a city staff report.
3.2.23 Fire and Forestry Spending Oversight Bill introduced
Excerpted from the OC Breeze
"Assemblymember Petrie-Norris’ bill should be a welcome sight for all Californians who are under increasing threat from wildfires,” said BuildStrongCalifornia Executive Director Natalie Enclade.
3.2.23 Legislators respond to audit of Orange County Power Authority
Excerpted from the OC Breeze
The audit of OCPA’s internal business practices was conducted on an emergency request by Senators Umberg, Dave Min, and Josh Newman and Assemblymembers Tom Daly, Cottie Petrie-Norris, and Sharon Quirk-Silva – in July of last year over heightened concerns of corruption, Brown Act violations, and questionable electricity procurement practices.
3.1.23 Flood Watchers
Excerpted from the UCI News
By Jim Washburn
California Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, whose 74th District includes beach cities Huntington, Newport and Laguna, as well as Irvine, says, ‘The paper shows just how urgent and immediate this threat can be. For a long time, when we talked about flood risks and sea level rise, people acted like it was 100 years away. The reality is that it’s here, it’s now, it’s urgent, and the state of California’s response needs to reflect that urgency.'