Oneonta, NY (WIBX) - State Senator Jim Seward has been named to a key Senate leadership post.

Seward is the new Assistant Majority Leader on Conference Operations.

He says the position will allow him to work closely with Senate leadership in establishing priorities and directing important legislation to the Senate floor.

Seward has also been named to three key budget review committees -- Education, General Government/Local Assistance and Higher Education and Arts.

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