Leading the way with the Equity in Education Act, calling for a state takeover of education funding and an end to school property taxes.

Delivered record increases in state funding for education, local governments and the STAR program, easing the burden on local property taxes

Sponsored the Emergency Home Heating Act of 2008 to double heating assistance grants, expand eligibility to working families and weatherize thousands of homes.

Passed groundbreaking new laws promoting clean, renewable energy and green buildings as Chair of the Assembly Energy Committee.

Obtained millions for The Solar Energy Consortium and solar job training, helping to fuel our local green economy.

Challenged the marketing practices of drug companies that drive up costs to consumers.

Fought to end mandatory overtime for nurses.

Made quality coverage more accessible to children and working families.

Helped keep our local hospitals open.

Secured millions for our colleges, hospitals, Solar Energy Initatives, and Worker Retention Programs.

Advocated for economic development reform that put local leaders in charge of job creation and holds businesses that receive tax breaks accountable for the jobs they promised.