Legislative budget hearings conclude today with a look at the Mental Health and Workforce Development segments of the Gov. Cuomo's 2015-16 proposed state budget ~ Watch Live

Thomas F. O'Mara

February 27, 2015

The Legislature's fiscal committees today will conclude its public hearings on Governor Andrew Cuomo's 2015-2016 proposed New York State budget.

February 276th Topics: Mental Health (beginning at 9:30 a.m.), and Workforce Development (beginning at 1:00 p.m.)

Watch the hearing live HERE.

See the full hearings schedule HERE.

Find more comprehensive, detailed budget information and updates HERE.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 14, 2019 ~ 'The high cost of overregulation'

January 14, 2019

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

O’Mara will serve on Senate Transportation and Environmental Conservation committees in 2019

January 11, 2019

Senator O’Mara stressed that all of his committee assignments will allow him to focus on many of the key issues still facing the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, including strengthening industries like agriculture, manufacturing and tourism, environmental conservation, public safety and criminal justice, and transportation.

O’Mara: Who's going to look out for NYS agriculture?

January 10, 2019

"We will continue to oppose any state government actions that risk taxing, pricing, or regulating farmers out of business," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara: Focus on long-term fiscal responsibility, upstate economy tops 2019 agenda

January 9, 2019

In addition to economic development, ongoing tax relief, and establishing a permanent cap on state spending, Senator O’Mara said he will also continue to fight to roll back onerous state mandates, rules, and regulations in the new year.