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 July 27, 2020 ~ 'Protect those who protect us'

July 27, 2020

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

O’Mara named top Republican on Senate Investigations Committee

July 25, 2020

"I appreciate Leader Ortt’s confidence in my experience, commitment and ability to represent our conference on the Investigations Committee, and I want to reinforce my commitment to getting the answers that New Yorkers rightfully deserve,” Senator O’Mara said.

O’Mara, colleagues propose commission to investigate COVID-19 nursing home crisis: Legislative amendment defeated along party lines

July 23, 2020

“I and many others have called for an independent investigation into this crisis and tragedy since April," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara, Senate GOP get behind ‘Protect Those Who Protect Us’ legislation: Join sheriffs, other law enforcement calling for action against increasing anti-police violence and pro-criminal policies

July 22, 2020

Senator O'Mara and his colleagues joined law enforcement representatives at the State Capitol today to support the "Protect Those Who Protect Us" legislation.