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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O’Mara, Senate Majority colleagues propose ‘Affordability Agenda’ to combat high taxes

January 9, 2018

The Senate’s focus in 2018, beginning today, is to make this state more affordable and that begins with lower taxes,” Senator O’Mara said.

Regional airports awarded state funding: O’Mara says airport investment critical to regional economy

January 9, 2018

“The regional aviation industry has an enormously positive economic impact across the local economy,” said Senator O’Mara.

Senate Environmental Conservation Committee approves O'Mara legislation establishing paint recycling program: O’Mara urges Assembly action in 2018, says measure would cut costly burden on local governments and foster government-industry cooperation

January 8, 2018