Issues
Regina believes that taxpayers deserve an accurate assessment of where and how state money is being spent. To cut the $9.2 billion budget deficit, New York should take measures similar to what New York City took during the 1970s: including institution of GAAP reform, making significant cuts in targeted areas over time, and eliminating the practice of using “one-shot” revenues to balance the state budget.
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The current school aid formula provides Long Island with 12 percent of all state aid for education, even though Long Island educates 17 percent of New York’s children. This has led to an aid deficit of $1.1 billion for Long Island schools ($600 million for Suffolk County) which homeowners and parents are forced to pay through property taxes. Regina will fight to re-write the school aid formula.
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As an experienced fighter for reform, Regina will push for reform in Albany on several levels. She has already proved early on in this campaign her unwavering commitment to reforming Albany by proudly signing pledges with NY Uprising to support major reforms in three areas.
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Regina will make it a priority to find funding in the state budget for new classes of state police. In addition, more resources should be added without depleting current patrols or task forces to combat the insurgence of heroin and gangs. Criminal penalties should be increased and law enforcement given the proper resources and tools to defeat and deter gang and drug activity.
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Long Island's unemployment rate began growing significantly even before the economic downturn of 2008. Unfortunately, with a $9 billion-plus state budget deficit, there is a growing challenge of creating jobs without further expanding that gap. Regina has a two-pronged budget-neutral plan to create good-paying jobs that taps into the core strengths of Long Island's East End.
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The First Senatorial District is home to the most brilliant, important and fragile ecosystem in the country. Priority must be given to long-term protection of marine regions, agriculture, air quality and open space. A number of diverse, but interrelated environmental issues must be addressed in the state Legislature consistent with this priority.
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Traditionally, Long Island has paid among the region’s and nation’s highest electricity rates, although rates have stabilized in recent years. Recent growing pains in the demand and infrastructure of Long Island’s energy infrastructure have created reason for concern and the state Legislature must play a critical oversight role.
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Regina is a strongly committed to ensuring marriage equality for all couples and families in New York, and when she is elected she will replace a senator who continues to vote against marriage rights for all.
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When Regina is elected to the New York State Senate, she will replace a long-term, anti-choice Republican/Conservative insider. She would strongly support and work toward passage of the New York Reproductive Health Act.
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Stony Brook Southampton is an integral part of our community and local economy. The school has provided many members of the community with jobs and local businesses with customers. The loss of the college is a devastating loss to local small businesses. The school also provided a unique learning opportunity for our young people.
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