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Area state legislators get behind call from area school superintendents to reopen schools: Point to CDC’s revised guidance and call on Cuomo administration to revise NY’s distancing mandate to 3 feet

March 22, 2021

Until New York State revises this mandate and reduces the distancing requirement – a move now supported by federal health leaders, many physicians and public health experts, as well as scientific studies and data -- students in too many districts will remain shut out from returning to their classrooms full time.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 22, 2021 ~ 'The edge of a fiscal cliff'

March 22, 2021

Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government.

O’Mara: State aid supports water quality conservation on area farms: Praises long-standing partnership between local farmers and conservation districts

March 17, 2021

“These are wise state investments to keep our farmers competitive and, at the same time, protect our natural resources for the long run and strengthen local economies,” said O’Mara, former chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 15, 2021 ~ 'A critically important budget for future generations'

March 15, 2021

Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government.

O’Mara, Weik highlight Senate GOP priorities for American Rescue Plan funding: Opportunity to reject tax hikes, make critical investments

March 12, 2021

By using this Federal funding wisely and in a fiscally responsible manner, we can overcome the major challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, strengthen our economy, and protect New Yorkers from wasteful, unnecessary spending and additional tax burdens.”