Senator O'Mara's weekly column "From the Capitol..."--for the week of August 1, 2011

Many Albany observers agree that it's already been a pivotal year in New York State government. But the challenges have never been greater and there's a heavy workload still facing the State Legislature.  Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key issues, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies, and much more.  Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column  "From the Capitol..."

This week, "Time to stand out"

[see copy of Senator O'Mara's column in the August 1st Corning Leader]