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Seward Issues Statement On Budget Passage
Senator James Seward issued remarks on the passage of New York’s 2018-19 budget over the weekend. The Oneonta senator says schools can look forward to a increase of $1 billion, support for local roads and bridges will be going up, and property tax cuts for homeowners are extended. The budget includes legislation to address sexual harassment in the workplace and Seward says this measure includes new protections and penalties that send a strong message.
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