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"

[see copy of column attached below]

O’Mara strongly opposes legislation banning gun raffles, calls it 'state government at its intrusive and overreaching worst'

February 22, 2019

“These popular, successful, and safe fundraisers have long been held by fire departments, police clubs, and other groups across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, and throughout New York State. They are used to help raise funds to purchase badly needed equipment for volunteer firefighters, assist vital community charities, and provide scholarships to outstanding area students, among many other admirable initiatives,” Senator O’Mara said.

O’Mara denounces Cuomo plan to restore state aid by shifting cost to counties: Calls it state government ‘out of touch and out of control’

February 19, 2019

"This is state government out of touch and out of control," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of February 18, 2019 ~ 'A higher minimum wage for prisoners?'

February 19, 2019

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

O’Mara launches online ‘Join The Fight’ petition to oppose minimum wage increase for state prisoners

February 14, 2019

Senator O’Mara is encouraging Southern Tier and Finger Lakes residents who oppose the legislation to sign his online petition.