Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol -- for the week of January 5, 2026 -- "Will the stage be set for another spending spree?"

January 5, 2026

NYS spending and taxing

Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature.

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, "Will the stage be set for another spending spree?"