Joint Legislative Public Hearing on 2016-17 Executive Budget Proposal ~ Topic: Environmental Conservation

28 Jan 2016

Legislative Office Building

Hearing Room B, Second Floor
Albany, NY 12247

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Environmental Conservation

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O’Mara continues as a member of Senate Task Force on Lyme Disease: Key task force recommendations signed into law last year

February 7, 2017

"It’s a debilitating disease that’s a major concern for everyone who enjoys the outdoors. It’s a serious public health threat that continues to demand our attention, and action,” said Senator O’Mara, chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

Senate approves legislation authorizing ride-sharing companies to operate Upstate

February 6, 2017

“Our upstate communities are blocked from the economic, environmental and public safety benefits offered by Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing companies,” said Senator O’Mara, vice chair of the Senate Transportation Committee.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of February 6, 2017 ~ 'Raising awareness of cyber preparedness'

February 6, 2017

Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government.

Legislative budget hearings this week: mental health (Monday, 1PM), taxes (Tuesday, 9:30AM), human services ( Wednesday, 9:30AM) ~ Hearings can be viewed live here

February 6, 2017

"The hearings give us an opportunity to directly question top Cuomo administration officials, as well hear directly from grassroots advocates and local officials on the impact the governor’s plan would have on our local communities, schools, economies and property taxpayers,” said O’Mara, a member of the Senate Finance Committee.

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