Assemblyman Steve Katz made it official Monday: He’s running for state Senate, and he intends to kick out incumbent Sen. Greg Ball. Katz, a freshman lawmaker representing constituents in sections of Putnam, Westchester and Dutchess counties, will primary Ball for the seat. Both are regarded as conservative Republicans; both ran with Tea Party support in 2010.

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