Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of February 3, 2025 -- 'NY’s energy plan still loaded with unanswered questions'

Thomas F. O'Mara

February 3, 2025

CLCPA; clean energy mandates

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This week, "NY’s energy plan still loaded with unanswered questions"

O’Mara: Who's going to look out for NYS agriculture?

January 10, 2019

"We will continue to oppose any state government actions that risk taxing, pricing, or regulating farmers out of business," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara: Focus on long-term fiscal responsibility, upstate economy tops 2019 agenda

January 9, 2019

In addition to economic development, ongoing tax relief, and establishing a permanent cap on state spending, Senator O’Mara said he will also continue to fight to roll back onerous state mandates, rules, and regulations in the new year.

O’Mara appointed to Legislature's Regulatory Review Commission: Says overregulation keeps upstate economy ‘going nowhere’

January 7, 2019

“I look forward to this opportunity to serve on the commission and provide direct input into the Legislature’s regulatory reform responsibility," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 7, 2019 ~ 'Either the government delivers, or it doesn't’

January 7, 2019

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