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Thomas F. O'Mara

May 13, 2011

The newly created Spending and Government Efficiency Commission, or SAGE Commission, is inviting public input on ways to cut government waste and smarten up about state spending.

We should take every advantage of the opportunity.

The SAGE Commission is charged with leading the first major overhaul of the state bureaucracy since the late 1920s -- which, from where I stand, makes it the No. 1 government reform effort underway in New York State today.

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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 28, 2018 ~ 'A big business that's about to get bigger'

'Students Inside Albany': Area students participate in League of Women Voters of New York State's educational program

Area state legislators congratulate local senior volunteers honored at Capitol tribute: O’Mara, Friend, Palmesano recognize regional contributions

Senate and Assembly host Cornell University ‘Hemp Forum’ in Albany: Farming, education and government reps, researchers and advocates will discuss strategies to continue growing NY’s industrial hemp industry (UPDATED: Watch a replay of today's forum)

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