Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,I,C,Ref-Lockport) announced that Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) has appointed him to serve as a member of the Assembly Rules Committee, the committee that oversees the entire legislative process. Norris...

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C,I,Ref-Lockport) joined Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) and members of their conference at a press conference to call for the immediate repeal of the new bail “reforms” which have caused confusion,...

Our state is in a challenging chapter in our history. Sadly, we top population out-migration of all states in the nation and this is directly linked to high taxes and burdensome cost of doing business here. The extensive and costly Medicaid program must...

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C,I,Ref-Lockport) was named to the New York Farm Bureau’s 2019 “Circle of Friends,” a designation the organization awards to state lawmakers who vote in support of pro-agriculture legislation. “I am very...

With the holidays now upon us, this is a time to reflect and take stock of the past year and look forward to the new year. Though 2019 was a very difficult year at our state Capitol, I would like to close out the year by sharing with you some important...

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C,I,Ref-Lockport) delivered warm winter clothing items donated from the community to local charities today so that the items could be available for those in need in time for the winter holidays. Norris hosts the annual Winter...

As a lifelong Western New Yorker, one of the reasons I wanted to run for office was to help make our region a stronger and more viable place to live and do business. That’s why I urged Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb to create a statewide task...

There is nothing more important than public safety. However, this year in Albany a pro-criminal platform moved forward, including measures hidden in the state budget to change the state’s bail code (A.2009-C). Setting bail is an important tool used...

WATCH THE VIDEO: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1r0hl4JyBJz_yX4x2Rd_iEGgCWMaAEVOY As the ranking minority member of the Assembly Election Law Committee, Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C,I,Ref-Lockport) appeared before the Public Finance Reform Commission...

As part of October being National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C,I,Ref-Lockport) continued his efforts to stop domestic violence by announcing new legislation he has drafted that would better provide resources to people...

Fire Prevention Week highlights the immeasurable value that our state’s local fire companies bring to our communities. Without the service of these brave men and women, our homes, property and lives would be at great risk not only in the event of...

This year, New Yorkers have been subjected to an onslaught of downstate-driven, progressive measures that have truly exposed how little leaders in Albany think about citizens who live and work outside of New York City. It is a true shame, but it has heightened...

Every day I receive phone calls, emails and see people in person who complain to me about the governor’s new license plate proposal. People are upset because they feel that this is yet another example of the war on upstate and Western New York communities...

As your state Assemblyman, I am very passionate about ensuring public safety. I have worked hard with volunteer fire companies, ambulance services, local officials and law enforcement to help support them so that they can better serve and protect us....

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C,I,Ref-Lockport) was joined by a special guest – Santa Claus -- to hand out the donated toys from his “Christmas in July” Toy Drive today at the John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo. Hundreds of...

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C,I,Ref-Lockport) is calling on all the community’s “Secret Santas” for their assistance as the July 19th end date for his “Christmas in July” Toy Drive approaches. Dozens of toys have been donated by...

The need for volunteer firefighters and emergency personnel has never been greater, and I believe it has never been a better time to become a volunteer. Not only does volunteering help the community, but the benefits for the volunteer are great indeed...

There is no question that the 2019 Legislative Session has been the most challenging and offensive session in recent history. However, every day when I’ve walked into our State Capitol I think of the people who sent me here and, on your behalf, I...

WATCH THE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/rHX3dqgFFQM This legislation is another example of downstate’s progressive agenda being out of touch with the realities of upstate, particularly our agriculture industry. Farm workers know that this work is seasonal...

WATCH THE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/dkzCwZh0BGU Being in the United States is a privilege, and having a driver’s license is something that should only be allowed for those who are here legally. This bill to provide driver’s licenses to illegal...