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Statement from Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt on the State of Emergency Extension
March 17, 2022
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Families, businesses and municipalities are sick and tired of having their lives dictated by executive order and mandates. Despite a drastic reduction in COVID cases, Governor Hochul continues to imprison New York in a perpetual state of emergency.
Enough is enough – Governor Hochul needs to immediately end this ridiculous state of emergency, let us restore checks and balances, and let New Yorkers finally get back to normal.
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