Press Releases
Trellis Honored as 2023 Nonprofit of the Year
SACRAMENTO — Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris recognized Trellis as the 2023 Nonprofit of the Year for the 73rd Assembly District as part of California Nonprofits Day held on June 7.
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.
Volunteers Collect 1,625 Pounds of Trash at River Channel Cleanup in Orange County
COSTA MESA — Ahead of Earth Day, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris along with OC Coastkeeper hosted a river channel cleanup on Saturday, April 15, at the Santa Ana-Delhi Channel in Costa Mesa. Volunteers collected 1,625 pounds of trash ranging from large bulky items to bags, bottles, cigarettes and other micro plastics that would otherwise end up in the Upper Newport Bay and Pacific Ocean.
STATEMENT: Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris on Hearing Fentanyl Bills
SACRAMENTO -- Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine), released the following statement today:
"One Pill Can Kill" Awareness Campaign and Legislation to address Fentanyl Crisis
Bill to Reduce Barriers to Abortion Care Passes First Policy Committee
SACRAMENTO – In the months following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, accessibility to abortion and reproductive care remains a significant challenge for many patients. Since the Dobbs decision, Rob Bonta, Attorney General of California said, “One in three women has lost access to abortion. Patients, including children and survivors of sexual violence, have been forced to cross state lines to receive reproductive care.
Bill to Expand Access to Contraceptives Passes First Policy Committee
SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, legislation to increase access to contraception passed the California State Assembly Health Committee on a unanimous, bi-partisan vote.
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.
Fire and Forestry Spending Oversight Bill Introduced
SACRAMENTO — In order to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used effectively toward reducing the main drivers of wildfires and improve the resilience of increasingly vulnerable communities, Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris has introduced Assembly Bill 788. As devastating wildfires have ravaged the Golden State, California has appropriated $2.7 billion* for wildfire and forest resilience.
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