State Senator Tom O’Mara, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, announced the commencement of a series of public hearings on Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed state budget for 2024-2025. The hearings, beginning on January 23, will closely examine the governor’s Health/Medicaid proposals. They are accessible to the public via Senator O’Mara’s website and the state Senate’s official website, with archived videos available for later viewing.
Conducted jointly by the Senate Finance Committee and the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, the hearings will gather detailed insights and testimony from various experts, local government officials, and advocates across sectors. The agenda aims to scrutinize the governor’s budget proposals across multiple policy areas, including health, transportation, education, and environmental conservation.
Senator O’Mara emphasized the importance of these hearings in shaping New York’s fiscal practices. He advocates for lower taxes, reduced regulation, and economic growth. O’Mara stressed the need to address the state’s tax and regulatory environment to bolster local economies and competitiveness.
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