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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O'Mara, Friend and Palmesano holding community meetings in Chemung and Steuben counties on September 27 and September 28

September 25, 2017

“We hope local residents will continue to take advantage of these community meetings to learn more about and contribute to the challenges facing our region and state, including the heroin and opioid crisis, job creation, high taxes and overregulation, mandate relief, health care, education, transportation, and so many others," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of September 25, 2017 ~ 'Harvesting a NY-grown Future'

September 25, 2017

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

O’Mara welcomes new Drinking Water Quality Council: O’Mara, Senate colleagues began 2017 with call for stronger state commitment to water quality

September 22, 2017

“We know that the many challenges surrounding water quality are here to stay. Consequently, the Senate made this issue a top priority in 2017," said Senator O'Mara, chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

Community meetings in Schuyler County scheduled for Thursday, O'Mara and Palmesano remind area residents

September 20, 2017

“We hope local residents will continue to take advantage of these community meetings to learn more about and contribute to the challenges facing our region and state, including the heroin and opioid crisis, job creation, high taxes and overregulation, mandate relief, health care, education, transportation, and so many others," O'Mara and Palmesano said.