![Senator Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/02-10-15_official_hs_omara-hs-040_0.jpg?itok=gJ9N77KJ)
Senator O'Mara's weekly column "From the Capitol..."
Thomas F. O'Mara
January 24, 2011
![](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/SenateChamber_1_0.jpg?itok=xlDb9dsr)
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."
Share this Article or Press Release
Newsroom
Go to Newsroom!["Purple Heart recipients risked their lives in defense of America. They are heroes, and they have earned and deserve every show of respect and gratitude that we can provide,” said Senator O’Mara.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/purpleheart_0.png?itok=2KckhD-O)
!["I’ll keep on stressing that New York government needs to stay focused on taking action after action to revitalize Upstate manufacturing job growth and relieve the crushing burdens of unfunded state mandates, overregulation, and high taxes," said Senator O'Mara.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/hearingcandid2_newweb_5.jpg?itok=htj84RKz)
![Senator O’Mara said that the next step in this year’s budget adoption process is for state legislators, local leaders and the public to begin analyzing the details of the new Cuomo plan and assessing its impact on specific programs and services.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/800-586-11a_newweb_2.jpg?itok=VxEX8VLC)