February 11, 2026
State Senator Tom O’Mara wants the state health commission to get New York State entered into what’s called the Nursing Compact License, which allows for nurses from other states to work in any state. O’Mara says, the advantage we would have in New York State, is that we’d be able to hire nurses from Pennsylvania. “Welcomed the opportunity at today’s budget hearing to raise several issues, including the nursing shortage, CDPAP, prescription drug costs, and the need for greater research and treatment initiatives on Lyme and Tick-Borne diseases,” O’Mara said yesterday.
