Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of January 20, 2025 -- 'NYS government can't have it both ways'

January 21, 2025

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Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature.

There's no question that Governor Hochul put forth an ambitious agenda on paper. And there's no question that it doesn't add up.

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, "NYS government can't have it both ways"

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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of February 1, 2021 ~ 'Attorney general report a beginning, not the end'

February 1, 2021

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

O’Mara says it's time for truth from Governor Cuomo: Requests subpoenas from Senate Investigations Committee, Senate GOP calls for resignation of DOH Commissioner Howard Zucker

January 28, 2021

Today’s report begins to forcefully expose the lies and the possible cover-up. Now every available action needs to be taken to compel the governor and his administration to tell the truth and be held accountable.”

O’Mara calls for fairness in funding for Upstate, local roads and bridges: At first legislative budget hearing, O’Mara stresses need for stronger state commitment to local roads and bridges

January 26, 2021

The restoration and strengthening of state support for local, upstate and rural roads, bridges and culverts must be a stronger priority in this budget.”

State Senate Republicans unveil plan to ‘Reset NY’s Restaurant & Hospitality Industry’: O’Mara co-sponsoring legislation to provide assistance to ‘cornerstone of our regional economies’

January 26, 2021

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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of January 20, 2025 -- 'NYS government can't have it both ways'

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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of February 1, 2021 ~ 'Attorney general report a beginning, not the end'

O’Mara says it's time for truth from Governor Cuomo: Requests subpoenas from Senate Investigations Committee, Senate GOP calls for resignation of DOH Commissioner Howard Zucker

O’Mara calls for fairness in funding for Upstate, local roads and bridges: At first legislative budget hearing, O’Mara stresses need for stronger state commitment to local roads and bridges

State Senate Republicans unveil plan to ‘Reset NY’s Restaurant & Hospitality Industry’: O’Mara co-sponsoring legislation to provide assistance to ‘cornerstone of our regional economies’

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