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Legislature begins public hearings on Gov. Cuomo's proposed state budget: Watch live
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The Legislature's fiscal committees begin a series of public hearings this morning on Goveror Andrew Cuomo's 2013-14 proposed state budget.
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Go to Newsroom![Senator O'Mara solicits testimony at today's hearing.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/paroleehearing2.png?itok=HlechPGo)
![“I take great pride in being a strong and steady voice in the state Legislature for our small, independent businessmen and businesswomen," said Senator O'Mara.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/rmrestaurant_newweb.jpg?itok=Uuub37FM)
!["I am proud to be one-hundred percent behind this fight to keep state government’s attention focused on efforts to turn around the Upstate economy, create jobs, cut taxes, enact meaningful mandate relief and regulatory reform, revitalize manufacturing, and strengthen our local economies and communities,” said Senator O'Mara.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/unshackle.png?itok=ZCA_euMd)