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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O’Mara, Palmesano: Increased broadband investment critical to Upstate, rural New York communities

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"We have worked to ensure that Upstate New York is not left behind under this initiative. There are some incredible local efforts underway, including the Southern Tier Network, making great strides to expand and improve our regional access," said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano.

Senate's Women's History Month exhibit pays tribute to Elmira native, astronaut Eileen Collins; Tompkins County native Susan E. Hall also honored as one of New York’s first Civil War nurses

March 1, 2018

“Eileen Collins is an American hero, one of our nation’s most distinguished citizens, and we’re extremely proud of her as a native of Elmira and New York State. It’s a remarkable career and an inspirational life,” said Senator O’Mara.

O’Mara welcomes Industrial Hemp Forum at Cornell on Wednesday: O'Mara has helped spearhead laws to spark growth of new industry regionally and statewide (UPDATED)

February 26, 2018

"We're moving forward to ensure that the development and growth of the industrial hemp industry will provide valuable new economic opportunities and a competitive edge for Southern Tier and Finger Lakes farmers and agribusinesses," said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

The Legislature concludes its hearings on Governor Cuomo's proposed 2018-19 state budget on Tuesday with a look at Environmental Conservation: Read and watch more live beginning at 10:00 a.m.

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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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O’Mara, Palmesano: Increased broadband investment critical to Upstate, rural New York communities

Senate's Women's History Month exhibit pays tribute to Elmira native, astronaut Eileen Collins; Tompkins County native Susan E. Hall also honored as one of New York’s first Civil War nurses

O’Mara welcomes Industrial Hemp Forum at Cornell on Wednesday: O'Mara has helped spearhead laws to spark growth of new industry regionally and statewide (UPDATED)

The Legislature concludes its hearings on Governor Cuomo's proposed 2018-19 state budget on Tuesday with a look at Environmental Conservation: Read and watch more live beginning at 10:00 a.m.

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