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's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of August 14, 2017 ~ 'Becoming the leader in hemp production'

August 14, 2017

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

O’Mara and Palmesano: Watkins Glen revitalization award keeps fueling Southern Tier, Finger Lakes

August 3, 2017

"It’s one of the most exciting weekends of the year with NASCAR’s return to Watkins Glen International, and the village of Watkins Glen is taking an early checkered flag as the recipient of this year’s state DRI award. It's a great victory," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara to young readers: Don't forget online summer reading program

August 1, 2017

Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (far right) recently joined former Steuben County Legislator Pat McAllister (far left) and Addison Public Library Director Lori Patterson at the library's weekly summer reading program.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of July 31, 2017 ~ 'Tick-related diseases: prevention is key'

July 31, 2017

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