Senator Thomas F. O’Mara has released his weekly column, “From the Capitol,” for the week of August 11, 2025. In this edition, titled “Unsustainable spending remains expensive and dysfunctional,” O’Mara addresses ongoing concerns regarding state government spending practices.
The senator uses his column to share perspectives on legislative challenges, local initiatives, and state policies. He regularly provides updates on issues facing the Legislature and encourages constituents to read his thoughts each Monday.
“Unsustainable spending remains expensive and dysfunctional,” O’Mara writes in this week’s message.
O’Mara’s columns are part of an ongoing effort to keep residents informed about actions in Albany and their potential impacts at the local level.









