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: Legislation recommended by Senate's Workforce Development Task Force signed into law ~ O’Mara points to CCC welding center in Elmira, new GST BOCES machinist training program as models for future efforts

September 16, 2016

“This new law moves us forward in meeting this critical challenge," said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Task Force on Workforce Development.

O’Mara: New Alstom contract bodes well for Southern Tier's place in nation's transportation future

September 16, 2016

“Simply put, this job creation contract makes a major difference for the future of economic development, and to workers and families across the region," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara hosting a free electronics recycling event in Bath on Saturday, September 17th ~ Proceeds from the event will help support ProAction of Steuben and Yates, Inc.

September 16, 2016

"Recycling computer monitors, laptops, televisions, cell phones and other electronics keeps these items out of landfills and lightens our impact on the environment,” said Senator O'Mara, chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester holding free informational forum on breast cancer screening and breast density on Thursday, September 15, in Bath ~ O’Mara issues reminder to interested participants

September 15, 2016

“The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester is an active and welcome source of education and support for cancer patients, survivors and their families across our region,” said Senator O’Mara.