Since 1939, New York state has recognized June as Dairy Month to help stabilize the demand for milk and dairy products during periods of peak production. Today, Dairy Month is an annual celebration honoring America’s dairy farmers and the safe, wholesome...

As warm weather fast approaches and people enjoy barbecues and take to swimming pools and the lake to escape the heat, I would like to remind you of some helpful safety tips to ensure that time spent with your family this summer is as safe as possible....

On this Memorial Day – Monday, May 28 – I encourage all Americans to take a moment to join me in remembering the men and women who paid the ultimate price in service of this great nation. These heroes, who went above and beyond the call of duty,...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) and his Assembly Minority colleagues have unveiled a three-point plan to offer short- and long-term relief for New York motorists. The plan would cut gas taxes, promote alternative fuels and vehicles and open...

One of the most important bills we passed this year was the civil confinement law, which keeps the most dangerous sex offenders off the streets once they are released from prison. Throughout my time in the state Assembly, I have served as a vocal...

One of the most important bills we passed this year was the civil confinement law, which keeps the most dangerous sex offenders off the streets once they are released from prison. Throughout my time in the state Assembly, I have served as a vocal...

This week I call residents’ attention away from Albany politics and to the importance of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline’s annual Mother’s Day Mammography Campaign. The premise behind the campaign is simple, yet vitally important...

In the wake of the tragic and untimely passing of State Trooper David Brinkerhoff, it is by no means my intention to rise in favor of the death penalty for cop killers while using Trooper Brinkerhoff and his family as political props. However, it is...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) continues his Genesee County Community Outreach Program during May by holding meetings at the Oakfield Town Hall on May 9 and the Pembroke Town Hall on May 30. To increase accessibility to constituents, Hawley...

Fundamental to an effective democracy is active participation from the people. This past weekend, I was delighted to see so many constituents at my four town hall meetings throughout the 139th Assembly District where we discussed many important topics...

Despite this year’s state budget failing to deliver on controlled spending, major tax relief, and transparency and openness throughout the negotiation process, significant investments in agriculture have been made in an attempt to stimulate this vital...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) today announced the details of the Dairy Assistance Program that was enacted in this year’s state budget. The program provides $30 million in aid to dairy farmers statewide who have been hurt by below average...

Last week in Albany, the state Legislature passed a $121 billion budget after a series of closed-door, last minute negotiations yielded a late budget for the first time in three years. The budget is highlighted by $8 billion more spending from one year...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) today announced that he will send one student from his district, free of charge, to one of the Department of Environmental Conservation’s four environmental camps this summer. Hawley is conducting an essay...

The state Legislature today enacted an approximately $122 billion state budget, a spending plan that was passed late for the first time in three years. Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) expressed disappointment in the negotiation process and the...

As the state budget deadline of April 1 approaches, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) expressed adamant frustration with the negotiation process that has yet to yield any guarantee that the budget will be on time for the third consecutive year....

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) today joined members of his Assembly Minority Conference in placing a budget countdown clock outside the Assembly Chamber to remind lawmakers of the looming April 1 budget deadline. Hawley has called for open...

This week, the state Legislature held its annual Small Business Day where we celebrated the achievements of small businesses in New York and their importance to the state’s economy. While many entrepreneurs have found great success, we must do...

While in Albany, part of my responsibilities include sitting on Assembly Standing Committees that address a variety of issues affecting New York state and Western New York. From job growth, property taxation, caring for the elderly and agricultural viability,...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) today announced two area libraries will receive a combined $76,000 in public library construction funds as part of a one-time allocation of $14 million in capital funds provided by the New York State Legislature...