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

Thomas F. O'Mara

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"

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 11, 2021 ~ 'Re-setting New York State for the post-COVID future'

January 11, 2021

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

O’Mara receives key committee assignments at start of 2021 legislative session

January 7, 2021

Senator O’Mara said, “We need to keep working against a New York State tax and regulatory climate that puts our businesses and manufacturers at a competitive disadvantage, imposes red tape that strangles local economies, or prioritizes higher and higher spending, overtaxing, outrageous mandates, and burdensome overregulation.”

O’Mara, Senate GOP colleagues unveil ‘Reset New York’ strategy: Set stage for priorities, proposals for 2021 legislative session

January 5, 2021

Senator O'Mara joined members of the Senate GOP Conference at the Capitol today to unveil a "Reset New York State" strategy.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 4, 2021 ~ 'Relief for now for farmers, but long-term threat remains'

January 4, 2021

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