![Senator Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/02-10-15_official_hs_omara-hs-040_0.jpg?itok=gJ9N77KJ)
Legislature begins public hearings on Gov. Cuomo's proposed state budget: Watch live
![](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/SenateChamber_84_0.jpg?itok=nJSa_4tk)
The Legislature's fiscal committees begin a series of public hearings this morning on Goveror Andrew Cuomo's 2013-14 proposed state budget.
Share this In the News
Newsroom
Go to Newsroom!["I welcomed this week's occasion to once again, on behalf of our entire region, express our gratitude to the leadership and staff for all that they do to create opportunities for people with disabilities and their families. It's important work and they carry out their mission admirably and effectively," said Senator O'Mara.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/rackercenter1_newweb.jpg?itok=zlGHA0Pt)
![](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/twitter-omara-town-hall-ithaca_newweb.png?itok=rxKfEc6q)
![Senator O’Mara, Chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, was instrumental in the establishment of the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act in 2015.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/rebuildny_newweb_0.jpg?itok=oc3Tncu9)