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

Thomas F. O'Mara

January 24, 2011

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, "Jobs, Spending and Taxes."

O’Mara: Focus on long-term fiscal responsibility, upstate economy tops 2019 agenda

January 9, 2019

In addition to economic development, ongoing tax relief, and establishing a permanent cap on state spending, Senator O’Mara said he will also continue to fight to roll back onerous state mandates, rules, and regulations in the new year.

O’Mara appointed to Legislature's Regulatory Review Commission: Says overregulation keeps upstate economy ‘going nowhere’

January 7, 2019

“I look forward to this opportunity to serve on the commission and provide direct input into the Legislature’s regulatory reform responsibility," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 7, 2019 ~ 'Either the government delivers, or it doesn't’

January 7, 2019

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

O’Mara appointed ranking member on Senate Judiciary Committee: Key legislative committee oversees state’s court system, including appointment of judges

January 3, 2019

"The Judiciary Committee makes key decisions in the appointment of judges in New York State, the overall operation of our court system, and proposed Constitutional amendments and, consequently, influences areas of law relating to the fundamental rights of all New Yorkers,” said Senator O'Mara.