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Landmark Tier V Legislation Signed at North Hempstead Town Hall

Monday, December 14, 2009

Senator Craig M. Johnson, (D-Nassau), Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel and North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman hosted Gov. David A. Paterson, who signed critically important legislation that will provide more than $35 billion in long-term savings to New York taxpayers over the next 30 years.

New York Adopts Among Toughest DWI Laws in the Nation

Friday, November 20, 2009

Landmark legislation that drastically increases penalties for anyone who drives intoxicated with a child passenger, and creates some of the toughest DWI laws in the country, passed the Legislature last week, Senator Craig M. Johnson, (D-Nassau), announced.

Senator Johnson Introduces Legislation to Roll Back Per Diem Increases; Institute 2-Year Freeze

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Senator Craig M. Johnson, (D-Nassau), announced today that he is introducing legislation to roll back per diem increases for members of the State Legislature. The measure would re-establish per diem levels at the last legislative session's rate, and freeze them for the next two years.

Senator Johnson Announces Hearing/ Web Site To Involve Public in MTA Capital Plan

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Senator Craig M. Johnson, the Senate Majority's representative to the MTA Capital Program Review Board, announces two ways that will give the public unprecedented opportunities to comment on the MTA's proposed 2010-2014 Capital Plan. A public hearing on the MTA Capital Plan will be held from 1 p.m to 4 p.m. on Oct. 29 in the chambers of the Nassau County Legislature, 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola.

Senator Craig M. Johnson and Liz Kase Johnson Announce the Birth of Daughter Lucy

Friday, October 2, 2009

Senator Craig M. Johnson and his wife, Liz Kase Johnson, welcome the newest addition to their family. Lucy Harper Johnson came into this world at 5:13 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at North Shore University Hospital. She weighed 7 lbs., 12 ounces, and measured 20 inches long.

Senator Johnson's Legislation to Protect NY State Residents From Phone 'Spoofing' Passes Senate

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

The State Senate last week unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Senator Craig M. Johnson, (D-Nassau), that would protect residents from deception, harassment and possible fraud over the phone lines.

Senator Johnson Announces The Passage Of Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

Friday, May 29, 2009

The New York State Senate last week unanimously passed a vitally important economic stimulus and community revitalization program: the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit, Senator Craig M. Johnson, (D-Nassau), announced.

Senator Johnson-backed Sex Offender E-Notification Legislation Passes Senate

Friday, May 29, 2009

The New York State Senate unanimously passed legislation co-sponsored by Senator Craig M. Johnson (D-Nassau) that would enable concerned residents to receive instant email alerts every time a sex offender moves into a particular zip code.

Senator Johnson Votes To Protect Unemployed New Yorkers During Economic Crisis

Thursday, May 21, 2009

The New York State Senate last week passed legislation (S.4110-A) that will provide an additional 13 weeks of extended benefits to nearly 120,000 currently unemployed New Yorkers, Senator Craig M. Johnson announced.

Senator Johnson Announces The Passage Of Crucial Legislation To Protect Firefighters

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Senator Craig M. Johnson (D-Nassau) announces the passage of important legislation that protects firefighters from legal liability when operating fire trucks. This commonsense measure, (S.1624-C/A.6024-A), which he co-sponsored, closes a dubious loophole in state law that puts firefighters in legal jeopardy on a consistent basis.

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