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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‘Local Roads Are Essential Coalition’ calls for greater state investment in local roads and bridges across NY (Read and watch more)

March 8, 2022

“We have always stood together with New York’s county and town highway superintendents, and local leaders, and we will continue to do everything we can to raise awareness and call for legislative support. Local roads are essential to New York’s future. We have an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen this state’s commitment. State investment in local transportation infrastructure is a fundamental responsibility and critical to the strength and success of local communities, economies, environments, gove

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 7, 2022 ~ 'Time to hit the brakes on NY's rush into the energy unknown'

March 7, 2022

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

O’Mara urges New Yorkers to reject skyrocketing energy costs: Says public will be ‘shocked’ when they find out where NY’s energy future is heading under one-party, Democrat rule (WATCH HERE)

March 2, 2022

"This is going to completely upend our economy," Senator O'Mara said at today's news conference.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of February 28, 2022 ~ 'Taking back New York about to get more urgent'

February 28, 2022

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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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‘Local Roads Are Essential Coalition’ calls for greater state investment in local roads and bridges across NY (Read and watch more)

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 7, 2022 ~ 'Time to hit the brakes on NY's rush into the energy unknown'

O’Mara urges New Yorkers to reject skyrocketing energy costs: Says public will be ‘shocked’ when they find out where NY’s energy future is heading under one-party, Democrat rule (WATCH HERE)

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of February 28, 2022 ~ 'Taking back New York about to get more urgent'

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