Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of March 16, 2026 -- 'A scary direction for the future of New York State'

Thomas F. O'Mara

March 18, 2026

Senator O'Mara

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

Is it affordable and is it sustainable for the citizens of New York State to continue down this road of spending and taxing?

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, "A scary direction for the future of New York State'

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