Senator O'Mara's weekly column "From the Capitol..."

Thomas F. O'Mara

February 7, 2011

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It's going to be a pivotal year in New York State government. Here at the start of the 2011 legislative session, that's one thing most Albany observers already agree on. The challenges have never been greater. Throughout the year ahead, Senator O'Mara will offer his weekly perspective on many of the key issues, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies, and so much more. Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column "From the Capitol..."

This week, "Task Force Here, Task Force There"

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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 29, 2020 ~ 'Consequences of a questionable state budget'

June 29, 2020

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

O’Mara congratulates graduates: Keep moving forward and building a better world

June 26, 2020

Congratulations to the Class of 2020!

O’Mara, Palmesano and Friend urge Governor to rescind proposed cut in funding for persons with disabilities: Say it puts residential facilities, services at risk

June 25, 2020

O’Mara, Palmesano and Friend called on Governor Cuomo and his administration to find a “better, more compassionate and more sensible solution.”

Cuomo administration ‘strikes again’: O'Mara says last-minute Phase 4 rules changes keep holding back local economies

June 24, 2020

"Local county leaders, local residents and workers, and local business owners have demonstrated extraordinary discipline and perseverance following state guidelines and faithfully playing by the rules to execute the COVID-19 response and protect public health. It’s not right for the Cuomo administration to keep arriving at the last minute with unexplained rules changes," said Senator O'Mara.