Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of June 24, 2019 ~ 'A nightmare for farming communities'

June 24, 2019

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

Despite the many burdens weighing on farm families, before leaving Albany last week Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Democratic leaders of the state Legislature piled on one more.

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, "A nightmare for farming communities"

[See the attached copy above of Senator O'Mara's column in The Leader on June 23, 2019]

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“Kathryn Boor has earned and deserves this recognition. She exemplifies everything that the Senate’s ‘Woman of Distinction’ tribute honors in public service," said Senator O'Mara. In the above photo on the rostrum in the Senate Chamber, from left to right: Senator O'Mara, Dean Kathryn Boor and her husband, Martin.

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“Awareness and education, prevention and treatment are fundamental responses. But so are tough laws and law enforcement, especially when it comes to heroin traffickers and dealers,” said Senator O’Mara.

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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of June 24, 2019 ~ 'A nightmare for farming communities'

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Senator O’Mara and colleagues honor Chemung County native, Dean of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as 2018 ‘Woman of Distinction’: Kathryn J. Boor honored at Senate's statewide tribute in Albany on Tuesday

Senate approves legislation O'Mara co-sponsors to strengthen response to heroin and opioid crisis: O’Mara, colleagues continue multi-pronged response

Senator O’Mara Honored with Audubon New York’s William Hoyt Environmental Excellence Award: Recognized for his outstanding work on behalf of environmental protection and natural resource conservation

Senate approves legislation O'Mara co-sponsors to encourage donations from food industry: Calls for tax credit to grocers, others donating surplus food to food banks

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