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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of April 13, 2020 ~ 'Completing the Census helps us move forward'
April 13, 2020
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ISSUE:
- Census 2020
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In terms of our long-term, post-COVID19 recovery, completing the census is one way that you can help ensure resources locally and statewide. Yes, it’s that important.
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, "Completing the Census helps us move forward"
[See above attached copy of Senator O’Mara’s column in The Leader on April 12, 2020]
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