Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of February 10, 2025 -- 'Albany has never kept its promise on mandate relief'

February 10, 2025

tax relief; mandate relief; regulatory reform

Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature.

Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies, and more. Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column...

This week, "Albany has never kept its promise on mandate relief"

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O’Mara honors Hornell mother, teacher and lifelong volunteer as a Senate ‘Woman of Distinction’: Pauline Holbrook represents 58th District in statewide tribute to women (UPDATE: Watch Polly receive a standing ovation at this year's Awards Ceremony)

May 9, 2019

“Pauline Holbrook exemplifies a commitment to family, community and country that highlights her recognition this year as a ‘Woman of Distinction,’" said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara: Senate Democrats wasting legislative session day on Washington, D.C. politics

May 8, 2019

This is a huge mistake and it’s all politics,” O’Mara said. “We should be above the fray and the nonsense that’s going on in Washington that my constituents are sick and tired of and want us to move forward.”

O’Mara blasts Senate Democrats for ongoing actions to favor criminals over crime victims: Criticizes scheduling votes on day that state honors fallen police officers

May 7, 2019

"It is a dangerous and disturbing trend of radically redefining criminal justice in New York State," said Senator O'Mara.

Sixth Annual ‘Sip and Sample’ continues Legislature’s work to promote and support New York-made wine, cheese, and food products (UPDATED)

May 6, 2019

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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of February 10, 2025 -- 'Albany has never kept its promise on mandate relief'

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O’Mara honors Hornell mother, teacher and lifelong volunteer as a Senate ‘Woman of Distinction’: Pauline Holbrook represents 58th District in statewide tribute to women (UPDATE: Watch Polly receive a standing ovation at this year's Awards Ceremony)

O’Mara: Senate Democrats wasting legislative session day on Washington, D.C. politics

O’Mara blasts Senate Democrats for ongoing actions to favor criminals over crime victims: Criticizes scheduling votes on day that state honors fallen police officers

Sixth Annual ‘Sip and Sample’ continues Legislature’s work to promote and support New York-made wine, cheese, and food products (UPDATED)

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