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'

Thomas F. O'Mara

February 10, 2025

tax relief; mandate relief; regulatory reform

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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"

Senator O'Mara receives 'Special Friend Award' from Ithaca's Franziska Rackers Center

October 13, 2017

"I welcomed this week's occasion to once again, on behalf of our entire region, express our gratitude to the leadership and staff for all that they do to create opportunities for people with disabilities and their families. It's important work and they carry out their mission admirably and effectively," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara holding community meeting in Tompkins County on Thursday, October 12

October 11, 2017

O’Mara and Palmesano: Area municipalities awarded Water Infrastructure Improvement grants for regional projects

October 11, 2017

Senator O’Mara, Chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, was instrumental in the establishment of the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act in 2015.

Senate holding public hearing today to examine Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River flooding: O’Mara and Ritchie will host government colleagues and water experts in Oswego County, livestream will be available

October 10, 2017

Among many topics, Senator O'Mara and Senator Richie will discuss federal and state programs designed to help people get back on their feet.