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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February 17, 2025

CLCPA; clean energy mandates

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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"

'Students Inside Albany': Area students participate in educational program at State Capitol

May 30, 2023

“I’m grateful to the League of Women Voters for providing Kennedy, James, and all of their fellow students with this unique opportunity to participate in New York State government,” said O’Mara. “I enjoyed the time we spent together at the Capitol and it’s clear that they have incredibly bright and promising futures. They deserve to be a great source of pride to their families and school communities.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of May 29, 2023 -- 'The enduring spirit of salute to our fallen heroes'

May 29, 2023

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Memorial Day 2023 (See listings of area observances)

May 26, 2023

On this Memorial Day, Americans across this great land will continue to honor service and sacrifice.

O’Mara, Senate colleagues continue to call for close watch on state's response to migrant crisis

May 22, 2023

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