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, Senate advance ‘Affordability Agenda' to combat high taxes, including phased-in state takeover of local Medicaid costs

May 8, 2018

"The Senate’s focus in 2018 has been to make this state more affordable and that begins with lower taxes," said Senator O'Mara.

O'Mara, Palmesano and colleagues host New York Wine Industry Association's 5th Annual ‘Sip and Sample’: Read and watch more

May 7, 2018

NYWIA's 5th Annual "Sip and Sample" took place in The Well of the Legislative Office Building on Monday.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 7, 2018 ~ 'The detrimental impact is inarguable'

May 7, 2018

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

Senate approves ‘Jobs and Opportunity Agenda’ to combat high taxes, overregulation: Comprehensive tax relief, regulatory reform plan includes legislation O’Mara sponsors to assist farmers and small business owners

May 2, 2018

"Even with the tax cuts we have successfully achieved over the past several years, we have to keep taking tax relief actions like this for our small business owners and farmers to ensure that they can stay in business and keep creating the jobs that our communities depend on,” said Senator O'Mara.