Craig Johnson

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Welcome Friends!

Hello and Welcome to My Web site

This space is to keep the public informed of what I'm doing as your State Senator, as well as what I believe needs to be done to put New York State back on the right track.

In the few years I have been your representative, I've strived to be an independent voice that has worked hard to help Long Island and New York State through this fiscal crisis. Hard decisions had to be made to rescue this state from years of fiscally irresponsible borrow and spend policies.

However, throughout this process I have fought to continue investment in our communities and that our way of life on Long Island is protected.

Much work still needs to be done.

New York State government needs to be streamlined and fundamentally restructured. Costs needs to be contained and tax-hiking unfunded mandates need to be rolled back. Most importantly, our families and seniors need real tax relief.

These are goals that I am committed to seeing through.

But, I need your help and your continued support.

Together, we can face the challenges ahead and make Long Island stronger, safer, and more affordable.

Thank you. I look forward to seeing you on the campaign trail.

Sincerely,

Craig Johnson
State Senator, 7th District

Recent News

Statement RE:Gov. Paterson's Decision to Not Seek a Full Term

Friday, February 26, 2010

"In deciding not to seek a full term, Governor Paterson made a responsible decision in the wake of the disturbing scandal that has consumed his office. Prior to these most recent allegations of domestic violence and abuse of power, I was the first member of the Long Island delegation to call for Governor Paterson to not run this November. I was concerned that politics were distracting him from the business of running the state. The Governor must now consider whether he can be an effective leader for New York during these difficult times."

Affordable Healthcare For Volunteers on Its Way?

Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Legislation to qualify volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers for health coverage passes in Senate
Port Washington Patch

The New York State Senate recently passed legislation that would allow municipalities to offer health services and insurance to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers, which could help bolster and maintain their ranks.

"Our volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers deal with dangerous situations day in and day out in order to help their neighbors and keep their neighborhoods safe," Senator Craig M. Johnson (D-Port Washington) said. "I am proud to have voted to allow these brave men and women this option to access to affordable healthcare."

Op-Ed: State needs to confront autism epidemic

Sunday, February 14, 2010
By MARCIA ROTH
Albany Times Union

"Many families pay $20,000 a year ... sometimes that cost goes as high as $50,000,'' state Sen. Craig Johnson, D-Nassau County, testified at the 2009 hearing. He said that families ''tell us about having to take a second mortgage on their homes and take second and third jobs just to insure that the services their children need are provided."

Statement RE: Hiram Monserrate

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

"Tonight, I voted to expel Hiram Monserrate from the State Senate.

This vote was not taken lightly and was cast without joy. However, as a father, a husband, and the representative of the residents of the 7th Senate District, it was the correct action.

Senator Johnson Honored By Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program

Monday, February 8, 2010

Senator Craig M. Johnson, (D-Nassau), was recently honored by the Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program for his successful efforts to restore vital state funding for this critically important program.

Legislation to Combat Long Island Heroin Epidemic Announced

Friday, January 29, 2010
Senator Johnson Teams with DA Rice
Floral Park Dispatch

On Jan. 21, New York State Senator Craig M. Johnson, (D-Nassau) and Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, (D-Long Beach) joined with Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice to announce tough new legislation to help combat the heroin epidemic on Long Island and hold drug dealers accountable for the deaths and destruction that they cause.

Tribal casinos owe $55M for State Police work

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Albany Times Union

ALBANY -- State Sen. Craig Johnson revealed that $55 million in security fees are owed to the State Police for services at the four upstate casinos operated by Native American tribes upstate.

OP ED: Doing Right By New York's Schools

Monday, January 25, 2010
By Senator Craig M. Johnson
New York Post

Last week, my support for strong legislation to reform New York's education system and my subsequent opposition to an alternative "consensus" measure were both praised and derided by Albany's political class.

Newsday Praises Senator Johnson's Stance on Race to the Top

Thursday, January 21, 2010
NEWSDAY

Ed Board: Senator Johnson 'did the right thing.'

Proposed law would slam drug dealers in fatal overdoses

Thursday, January 21, 2010
By ANN GIVENS AND. ANDREW STRICKLER
Newsday

"The days of us coddling drug dealers as they peddle death are going to be over," Sen. Johnson said. "Now if you do it and you get caught, you're going to jail."

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