Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of February 17, 2025 -- 'NY's all-electric school bus mandate still ignoring STOP signs'

February 17, 2025

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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, "NY's all-electric school bus mandate still ignoring STOP signs"

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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of June 7, 2021 ~ 'Pro-criminal policies reaching right inside prison walls'

June 7, 2021

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

O’Mara says ongoing inmate attacks at Elmira Correctional Facility signal need to address prison violence: Governor and Legislature taking actions that put officers at risk

June 2, 2021

These ongoing attacks inside the Elmira Correctional Facility should serve as a stark reminder that steps are needed to better protect corrections officers, prison staff, inmates themselves, and the overall safety and security within the walls of our prisons.

O’Mara, Senate GOP colleagues advance parole reform that ‘puts crime victims and safe communities first’

June 1, 2021

We need to enact legislation that puts crime victims and safe communities first.”

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 31, 2021 ~ 'Courage and conviction honored on Memorial Day'

May 31, 2021

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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of February 17, 2025 -- 'NY's all-electric school bus mandate still ignoring STOP signs'

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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of June 7, 2021 ~ 'Pro-criminal policies reaching right inside prison walls'

O’Mara says ongoing inmate attacks at Elmira Correctional Facility signal need to address prison violence: Governor and Legislature taking actions that put officers at risk

O’Mara, Senate GOP colleagues advance parole reform that ‘puts crime victims and safe communities first’

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 31, 2021 ~ 'Courage and conviction honored on Memorial Day'

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