Listen to WLEA radio's interview with Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano

Thomas F. O'Mara

November 1, 2011

Listen to WLEA radio's weekend interview with Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano of Corning.

The area lawmakers discuss a proposal by the state Department of Motor Vehicles to close drivers' road test sites in Bath and Hornell,

the prospects for a state takeover of local Medicaid costs,

and the impact of the state's 2% cap on local property tax levy increases.

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.