Hawley: Despite Fiscal Challenges, Many Successes To Report
Dec 11, 2008
There is no question that our state, and our nation, has experienced a very historic year and, as we prepare for the New Year, we are faced with unprecedented changes and challenges. But despite these challenges, there are many positive changes happening...
Hawley: Special Session Wastes Taxpayer Dollars
Nov 21, 2008
With our state now in the midst of an economic recession, it was incumbent upon the Governor to bring lawmakers together to sort out our impending budget deficit. Unfortunately, bringing lawmakers back to Albany resulted in nothing more than yet another...
Standing Up For Agriculture: Hawley Works To Stop Crop Loss
Jun 23, 2008
Over the last few years, we have seen a significant increase in weather-related crop loss throughout our Western New York agricultural community. Although farmers are taking every precaution, there is little they can do when up against the unpredictable...
Hawley Comments On State Budget Process, Calls For Reforms To Protect Taxpayers
Apr 3, 2008
As a small-businessman, I understand the importance of working hard and making sound fiscal decisions. However, in today’s economy you do not have to be in business in order to understand the long-term economic effects of our choices today. Across...
Hawley: Working To Cut The Cost Of Government
Mar 19, 2008
As our nation continues wavering on the brink of an economic recession and American families are making tough choices in order to stay within their family budgets, it is time that we take a serious look at the cost of our government, in particular, at...
Hawley To Governor: Get A Clue
Feb 12, 2008
Not only does Governor Spitzer’s budget proposal tack on nearly $500 in new taxes and fees for New York’s families, but his plan significantly increases our state debt to an amount that is equivalent to giving an average New York family an $11,000...
Hawley Calls For Property Tax Cap
Jan 15, 2008
There is no question that Western New Yorkers need property tax relief. This is my highest priority and that’s why I am fighting to enact the Property Taxpayers Protection Act, a comprehensive plan that would finally give homeowners, businesses and...
Hawley To Governor: Stop Reckless Plan That Endangers New Yorkers
Oct 1, 2007
I am proud to join with the many New Yorkers who have stood up against Governor Spitzer’s new Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) policy that threatens the security of our state and its 18 million residents by allowing illegal aliens and potential terrorists...
Hawley To Governor: Stop Reckless Plan That Endangers New Yorkers
Sep 28, 2007
I am proud to join with the many New Yorkers who have stood up against Governor Spitzer’s new Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) policy that threatens the security of our state and its 18 million residents by allowing illegal aliens and potential terrorists...
