State Senator Thomas F. O'Mara (NY)
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Senator O'Mara addresses concerns over New York State's rising government spending
Senator Tom O'Mara, in his weekly column "From the Capitol," discusses the pressing issue of government spending and waste.
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Senator O'Mara reflects on honoring veterans amid global uncertainties
Senator O'Mara has shared his weekly column, "From the Capitol," reflecting on Veterans Day and the importance of remembering those who have served in the armed forces.
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Senator O'Mara discusses Veterans Day and post-election plans on WHCU Radio
Senator O'Mara recently participated in an interview on WHCU Radio's "Newsmaker" segment with Joe Salzone.
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Senator O'Mara urges New Yorkers to vote and shape state's future
Senator O'Mara has called on citizens to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming elections.
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Senator O'Mara criticizes New York's bail reform following major drug bust
Senator O'Mara has voiced concerns over New York's bail reform in his weekly column. The senator highlighted the impact of these reforms on public safety, citing a recent drug bust in Allegany County as an example.
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Senator O'Mara critiques New York's Advanced Clean Truck mandate
Senator O'Mara has voiced concerns over the upcoming Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) rule in his weekly column. The ACT regulation, set to begin in 2025, mandates a shift towards electric, zero-emission vehicles for medium- and heavy-duty trucks in New York State. This rule is part of the "Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act" adopted by the state Department of Environmental Conservation in 2019.
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Senator O'Mara discusses ACT mandate's impact on industries
Senator O'Mara participated in a "Newsmaker" interview on WHCU Radio with Joe Salzone on October 14th. The discussion focused on a new state mandate introduced by Governor Hochul. Starting in 2025, this mandate will require an increasing percentage of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, such as buses, pickups, vans, garbage trucks, and long-haul trucks, to be electric and zero-emissions.
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New York Senate Republicans urge delay in advanced clean truck regulations
Members of the New York State Senate Republican Conference have sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, expressing concerns about the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) regulations set to be implemented by the Department of Environmental Conservation. The ACT regulations are scheduled to take effect in 2025, but Senate Republicans argue that the mandate could negatively impact small businesses and lacks sufficient infrastructure.
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Southern Tier lawmakers seek enhanced storm recovery efforts from Gov. Hochul
Several lawmakers from New York's Southern Tier are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to enhance the state's response to Tropical Storm Debby's aftermath. State Senator Tom O'Mara and Assembly members Phil Palmesano, Marjorie Byrnes, and Joe Giglio have requested an extension of the application deadline for state aid and the removal of income thresholds for accessing funding.
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Southern Tier lawmakers urge enhanced storm recovery efforts from Gov. Hochul
Several state lawmakers from the Southern Tier have called on Governor Kathy Hochul to enhance New York's relief efforts following Tropical Storm Debby. In letters sent earlier this week, State Senator Tom O’Mara, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano, Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes, and Assemblyman Joe Giglio urged the governor to ensure that the state covers local disaster-related costs, extend the application deadline for state aid, eliminate income thresholds for primary residences to qualify for aid, and allow business owners to apply for state assistance.
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Senator O’Mara discusses concerns over increasing state budget
Senator O'Mara has shared his weekly perspective on key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies. This week’s column is titled "Tiptoeing around state spending won't cut it now."
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Senator O'Mara discusses recent poll indicating New Yorkers' pessimism about state's direction
Senator O'Mara has shared his weekly column, offering insights into the challenges and issues facing the Legislature. This week's column is titled "Latest statewide poll: NY headed in the wrong direction."
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Applications open for emergency repair grants after extreme weather events
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that applications are now available for income-eligible homeowners affected by severe storms and flooding in New York State during July and August 2024. The program, administered by Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), offers emergency home repair assistance to impacted homeowners in specified counties.
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Senator O'Mara criticizes current NY state policies on energy mandates and COVID-19 response
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. Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column.
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Senator O'Mara reflects on America's resilience ahead of Patriot Day
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. Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column.
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Senator O'Mara discusses electric school bus mandate on WHCU Radio
Senator O'Mara joined WHCU Radio's Joe Salzone on the September 9 "Newsmaker" interview to discuss the state mandate enacted by Governor Hochul and the Democrat-led State Legislature requiring local school districts to transition to all-electric school bus fleets beginning in 2027.
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New York Senator critiques state’s clean energy plans ahead of summit
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. This week, he discusses the upcoming "Future Energy Economy Summit" in Syracuse convened by Governor Kathy Hochul.
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Commitment to recovery emphasized on Labor Day
Labor Day has always been a meaningful day of tribute across this region, which has long honored a deep-rooted respect for many of the foundations of this nation: agriculture and craftsmanship, manufacturing and small business, tourism and hospitality, outdoors and recreation, education and health care, as well as research and development, and technology.
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Senator O’Mara calls for comprehensive reforms amid rising living costs
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies. This week, he addresses affordability in New York State.
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Senate GOP unveils legislative package addressing affordable clean energy solutions
State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) joined Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and members of the Senate Republican Conference to introduce the “Creating Lasting Affordable Energy for New York,” a legislative package aimed at ensuring a clean, affordable energy future for New Yorkers.