Our state has one of the most expensive tax systems in the nation and it is outrageous that the Assembly Majority is proposing to further increase that burden by another $2.7 billion. Everyday another resident is leaving the state, another job is lost....

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C – Batavia) initiated a series of local business tours in an effort to help identify ways to stimulate economic development in Western New York as well as to further support of local businesses. “The economy of Western...

In conjunction with the American Red Cross Blood Services, New York-Penn Region, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is encouraging the public to donate blood this summer. While the American Red Cross needs a five- to seven-day supply of blood...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is pleased to announce that Governor Paterson today signed into law the Assemblyman’s legislation to allow Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to retain capital improvement...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley’s (R,I,C-Batavia) 2008 community outreach programs for Monroe and Niagara counties will continue in August as follows: In Monroe County: August 7, 2008 1-3 pmClarkson Town HallJustice Court Building3710 Lake RoadClarkson,...

I applaud the Governor’s decision to use his executive powers to call the State Legislature back into session. Quite frankly, I do not know why he ever let the Legislature leave Albany to begin with. This past session was marked with scandal after...

Property taxes are undoubtedly the number one reason why our state is suffering. Unfortunately, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has neglected to bring property tax relief to the table, despite an overwhelming need to address this crucial issue. There...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) joined a massive convoy of truckers in rallying for the Assembly Speaker, Sheldon Silver, to bring to vote legislation that would create a cap on the state’s taxes on gasoline. At Hawley’s request, the...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) applauded the announcement today that Governor Paterson came to an agreement with state agencies regarding protecting the Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Fund. Hawley led a statewide effort...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) blasted State Insurance Department Superintendent Eric Dinallo’s announcement that he is delaying the setting of new medical malpractice insurance rates. The current rates expired June 30. “This is another...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley’s (R,I,C-Batavia) community outreach program will continue in Monroe and Niagara counties throughout the month of July at the following times and locations: In Monroe County: July 3, 2008 1-3 pmClarkson Town HallJustice...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) was joined by his colleagues from the Assembly in calling on the Governor to return the $1 million to the Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Fund. The regular legislative session ended with the...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) and the State Department of Transportation (DOT) are proud to announce the installation of a 4-way stop on Route 262 in Byron. The stop signs will be installed on June 30, 2008, on the corner of Route 262...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R-I-C – Batavia) awarded Albion High School student Rebecca Weller as the winner of his 2008 Environmental Education Essay Contest. As a prize for her essay, Weller will receive a free week at one of the state’s Summer Environmental...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley’s (R,I,C-Batavia) community outreach program will continue in Genesee County at the Pembroke Town Hall on Wednesday, June 11, 2008. Hawley is encouraging constituents with questions, comments or ideas to attend. A community...

A Statement by Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) With the clock ticking till the end of the regular Legislative Session this month, I am disappointed to hear that the new governor is focusing on issues such as same-sex marriage rather...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R-I-C – Batavia) reacted with disapproval to the Governor’s announcement to eliminate the upstate-specific branch chair of Empire State Development. “New York State is a large, wonderful state that is one state. However,...

Responding to recent concerns of farmers from Western New York regarding the potential loss of crop harvest due to lack of migrant workers, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) held a meeting this week with members of the State Legislature,...