Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 8, 2018 ~ 'From the toy store to the checkout line'

January 8, 2018

State of the State

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Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government.

Governor Cuomo was right to focus this year’s address on New York’s fiscal crisis. There is no denying its seriousness. It will overshadow every decision we make in 2018 and it will take some feat of political cooperation to right the ship.

Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies, and more. Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column "From the Capitol..."

This week, "From the toy store to the checkout line"

[see attached copy above of Senator O'Mara's column in The Leader on January 7, 2018]

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O’Mara sponsoring legislation to expand workforce tax credit for farmers; NY Farm Bureau identifies action as a top priority in 2017

January 26, 2017

"Even with the tax relief we successfully achieved as part of the current state budget, we have to keep taking actions like this one for family farmers continuing to struggle with high costs and an overall tough economy,” said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

Numerous regional organizations awarded state arts grants; O’Mara says funding helps promote local cultural opportunities

January 26, 2017

“We’re grateful for this state funding that will assist local organizations devoted to the arts, culture and history," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara: Agriculture Committee report highlights ongoing Senate support for farming and agriculture ~ View full report here

January 25, 2017

“Farming has been a mainstay of upstate New York’s culture and economy for centuries and it remains the backbone of many of our communities. But the challenges and the competition are tougher than ever,” said Senator O'Mara, who has been a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee since 2011.

Legislative hearings on Governor Cuomo's 2017-2018 proposed state budget begin this week: Higher Education examined on Tuesday, Workforce Development on Wednesday (beginning at 10AM) ~ Read more and watch the hearings live

January 25, 2017

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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 8, 2018 ~ 'From the toy store to the checkout line'

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O’Mara sponsoring legislation to expand workforce tax credit for farmers; NY Farm Bureau identifies action as a top priority in 2017

Numerous regional organizations awarded state arts grants; O’Mara says funding helps promote local cultural opportunities

O’Mara: Agriculture Committee report highlights ongoing Senate support for farming and agriculture ~ View full report here

Legislative hearings on Governor Cuomo's 2017-2018 proposed state budget begin this week: Higher Education examined on Tuesday, Workforce Development on Wednesday (beginning at 10AM) ~ Read more and watch the hearings live

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