Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of June 10, 2013 ~ 'Are you getting the message?'

Thomas F. O'Mara

June 10, 2013

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, "Are you getting the message?"

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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of June 10, 2013 ~ 'Are you getting the message?'

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Legislative budget hearings this week: mental health (Monday, 1PM), taxes (Tuesday, 9:30AM), human services ( Wednesday, 9:30AM) ~ Hearings can be viewed live here

O’Mara reminds area residents: ‘2017 Community and Legislative Survey’ available online to share input on range of regional challenges and priorities as Legislature continues state budget hearings

O’Mara reintroduces legislation to create paint recycling program and cut costly local burden

Senate approves 'Kirby & Quigley's Law' to strengthen animal cruelty penalties; O’Mara co-sponsors legislation, urges Assembly action

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