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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 2, 2017 ~ 'Looking ahead to New Year priorities'
January 3, 2017
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From agriculture to workforce development, many of these priorities stand out as potential strategies for real progress in the coming year to spark economic growth and strengthen New York’s overall business climate for the benefit of our workers.
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies, and more. Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column "From the Capitol..."
This week, "Looking ahead to New Year priorities"
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