2018 Legislative Update (December)

Thomas F. O'Mara

December 1, 2018

Senator O'Mara's December 2018 Legislative Update

Senator O'Mara's December 2018 Legislative Update

In his December 2018 "Legislative Update," Senator O'Mara looks ahead to the 2019 session of the New York State Legislature.

In the attached December 2018 "Legislative Update," I appreciate the opportunity to highlight several of the priority issues that I will be working to address in 2019.

O’Mara welcomes designation of 'Brownfield Opportunity Area’ in city of Elmira ~ Ongoing state support, including recent $10-million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant, continues to help build foundation of city’s renewal (UPDATED, Aug. 23rd)

August 22, 2016

"Coupled with the news in July that Elmira has received a $10-million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant, we’re moving in the right direction and trying to build a foundation of greater optimism and promise throughout the city," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of August 22, 2016 ~ 'Foundations for future of N.Y. agriculture'

August 22, 2016

New York State Capitol

Governor signs into law O'Mara-Lupardo legislation to advance New York State's industrial hemp industry

August 19, 2016

Supporters recognize industrial hemp as a potentially lucrative way to provide new economic opportunities for farmers.

O’Mara and Palmesano raise a glass to regional voters: We did it again! Finger Lakes Wine Festival at The Glen named ‘America's Best' ~ Chosen No. 1 among festivals nationwide in USA Today Readers' Choice contest

August 19, 2016

The Finger Lakes Wine Festival was chosen as "America's Best" in the latest USA Today contest!