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."

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Senate approves O'Mara's legislation establishing paint recycling program to cut costly burden on local governments and foster government-industry cooperation

June 20, 2018

“This legislation exemplifies how much we can accomplish by working together with industry on important environmental concerns," said Senator O'Mara.

Senate approves legislation O'Mara co-sponsors to target meth-related criminal activity: New law would help law enforcement, O'Mara says

June 19, 2018

“We continue to see alarming increases across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions in the production, sale, and use of meth, as well as heroin and other illegal drugs," said Senator O’Mara.

Senate approves legislation calling for crackdown on prison contraband: O’Mara co-sponsors Senate legislation calling for aggressive response

June 19, 2018