Hawley Announces Delay Of 13th Annual Patriot Trip to Washington, D.C. Jun 23, 2020 Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced today that his annual Patriot Trip to Washington D.C. will unfortunately be postponed this year in the wake of the COVID-19 virus presence in America. The intent behind this postponement is to...
The Senate Is Stronger with Robert Ortt as Minority Leader Jun 22, 2020 Ive had the distinct pleasure of working with numerous individuals throughout my time as a state legislator, and Im grateful for the time Ive had with each of them. However, there is one man I want to take a moment to recognize for our...
Hawley Calls for Caution during Department of Labor Scam Cases Jun 22, 2020 Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is aware of the recent string of fraud cases that have developed in the wake of an overwhelmed New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) doing what it can to assist as many people as possible during the COVID-19...
Hawley Calls for Graduations to Be In-Person Jun 6, 2020 Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is calling on his fellow Assembly members to allow high school students to graduate in-person alongside their peers, as opposed to the governors plan for a drive-thru graduation, which Hawley calls just...
Hawley Calls on Governor to Halt Bail Reform Laws During Riots Jun 3, 2020 Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) has called on Gov. Cuomo to consider changing his position on bail reform in the wake of mass looting and riots following the tragic murder of Mr. George Floyd in Minneapolis. Hawleys first and foremost goal...
Hawley Votes 'Yes' On Amendment to Limit Executive Powers May 29, 2020 Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) voted yes on an amendment, introduced by the Minority Conference that would have taken large steps to ensure that the governors executive powers wouldnt continue. Since the start of the...
Hawley Votes 'Yes' to Require Residential Health Care Facilities to Be More Proactive in Pandemics May 28, 2020 Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) voted yes on a bill that proposes residential healthcare facilities be more proactive and responsible when dealing with pandemics moving forward. The regulations will be reviewed and enforced by the...
The True Meaning of Memorial Day May 22, 2020 Friends and neighbors, another Memorial Day is upon us. While Im sure that during a traditional year, many would enjoy the day off from work, the discounts and sales offered by businesses and the opportunity to begin enjoying the summer weather...
Hawley Asks Gov. Cuomo to Allow Religious Institutions to Open Early May 15, 2020 Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia), has signed a letter to Gov. Cuomo asking him to reconsider allowing religious institutions to open and host services earlier than previously indicated. With Western New York leading the charge to reopen the state,...
Hawley Demands Action from Governor's Office in Nursing Home Crisis May 15, 2020 Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia), has signed a letter to Gov. Cuomo asking once again for action on the state level to investigate the case of the Village of Orleans Nursing Home deaths caused by overcrowding and COVID-19 spread. After days of...
The Time Has Come for Government to Get to Work May 15, 2020 Since the COVID-19 outbreak hit New York, Ive been a strong proponent of keeping people safe and healthy. Its one of the few things I agreed with our governor about. Now that the worst seems to have passed, we need to look back at what was...
Hawley Thanks National Guard for Help in Fighting Virus May 14, 2020 Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia), a former 1st Lt. in the Army National Guard, wants to ensure that the members of the armed forces, particularly the National Guard, get the thanks they deserve for the assistance theyve given our communities...
Hawley Highlights Industries Reopening in Phase 1 May 12, 2020 Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced to residents of the Finger Lakes region, which includes Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming and Yates counties, what industries will be eligible for reopening after...
Hawley Confirms Retirement Funds Are Safe May 11, 2020 Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today confirmed that the report regarding the Common Retirement Fund being diverted to balance the budget or pay bills was incorrect. Following rightful concern that individuals would begin to lose their retirement...
Hawley Calls for Return to Established State Government Operations May 11, 2020 Deputy Minority Leader Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today called for a return to established state government operations, processes and legislative powers. In partnership with Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, Hawley has said the time has come for...
Hawley Provides Updates on Villages of Orleans Investigation May 11, 2020 In the wake of letters to the Commissioner of the Department of Health (DOH), Attorney General and the Governors office, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) says that significant progress is being made in the investigation of the deaths of...
Hawley Sponsors Legislation for Financial Support of Firefighters, EMS May 1, 2020 Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) recently signed on with the Assembly Minority Conference to sponsor legislation that would divert state and federal funds received for COVID-19 relief to frontline firefighters and EMS workers who have been on...
Hawley Calls for Energy Development Hearing Postponement during Covid-19 Crisis Apr 23, 2020 Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) recently partnered with Sen. Robert G. Ortt and Sen. Michael H. Razenholfer to request a postponement of hearing dates for the development of new energy initiatives as part of the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth...