Press Releases

Hawley Supports Further School Safety Proposals

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) joined fellow legislators today in the presentation of new school safety proposals they hope to implement statewide. Following a statewide tour with input from several education professionals, mental health professionals,...

Hawley Joins Bipartisan Effort to End ‘Raise The Age’ Law

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) joined a coalition of assembly members and district attorneys from across the state and on both sides of the political aisle, to call for an end to the dangerous ”Raise the Age” law that has been in place in...

Hawley Responds to Governor’s High-Rise Plan

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) joined fellow Assembly Minority colleagues today to stand against the governor’s proposed high-rise plan, which would force urban building in otherwise non-urban environments like suburban communities and rural...

Hawley Partners with Red Cross to Offer CPR Training

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) is partnering with the American Red Crossto offer free Hands-Only CPR training to anyone in the district looking to learn. These 30-minute courses are designed to be quick, simple, and easy to learn, and can make...

Hawley Rallies for Further Local Road Investment

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) rallied today with Assembly and Senate Minority colleagues in the call for an increased allocation of funds for local roads as part of this year’s budget. Local roads are often in disrepair and require support...

Hawley to Host Series of Blood Drives

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) willhost a series of blood drives across the district this month in partnership with the American Red Cross. New York state historically has very little blood banked for patients statewide, and this initiative is...

Hawley Opposes State Medicaid Collection

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) is joining the New York State Association of Counties in the call for New York State government to reconsider its proposed plan to intercept $625 million in enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Money. Counties,...

Hawley Reads Across the District with Students

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) spent the day traveling the district and reading to students in recognition of ‘Read Across America’ Day, which celebrates the importance of reading and literacy across New York and the nation. Hawley visited...

Hawley Calls for End to Bail Reform Once Again

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) is once again calling for New York to bring about an end to its long-running and harmful bail reform policy, following a story that confirmstwo thieves stole a car within 30 minutes of being released from jail. Hawley,...

Hawley Calls for Reconsideration of Natural Gas Stove Ban in New York

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) is joining many New Yorkers calling on the governor to reconsider her position on banning gas stoves from future new housing and construction developments in New York. What has been touted as a means to combat climate...

Hawley Slams Department of Labor’s Adoption of New Farm Worker Overtime Rules

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) is deeply disappointed by Department of Labor (DOL) Commissioner Roberta Reardon’s decision to move forward with the previously-proposed reduction in the farm worker overtime threshold. The measure, which has been...

Hawley Celebrates National Pizza Day with Local Police Departments

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) visited local police departments yesterday to celebrate National Pizza Day. Hawley sent pizzas to 11 police stations and was able to personally deliver five. The departments Hawley visited were very appreciative...

Hawley Provides Outreach Office Hours

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced today that he will be holding new outreach office hours within his district during the month of February. During these outreach office hours, residents will have the opportunity to meet with members of...

Hawley Reacts to Gov. Hochul’s Budget Plan

“For too long, New York taxpayers have been on the hook for bloated and wasteful state budgets. Gov. Hochul has proposed a whopping $7 billion increase from $220 billion to $227 billion. The Operating Budget increases the Medicaid portion by 9.3%, continuing...

Hawley Announces Newly Televised Committee Meetings

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) said he is pleased that Assembly committee meetings will finally be live-streamed for public viewing. This idea was originally proposed in 2016 by the Assembly Minority Conference, but only audio was available. Although...

Hawley Invites Veteran Organizations to Apply for Capital Program Funding

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) invites non-profits to apply for a share of $5 million in grants that are available to organizations that serve veterans and their family members in order to make capital improvements. This program is meant to improve...

Hawley Responds to State of the State Address

“Speaking about issues is certainly different from acting on them. If Gov. Hochul wants change in New York, she will have to offer proposals that don’t just benefit her political base. It is my sincere hope she will work with us to fix their disastrous...

Hawley Re-appointed Deputy Minority Leader

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) has been re-appointed as deputy minority leader of the New York State Assembly. Hawley has served in a leadership role with the Assembly Minority Conference for many years following his first election in 2006. He...

Steve Hawley Thanks Emergency Responders After Devastating Winter Storm

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is thanking emergency responders for their actions after Western New York’s brutal holiday snow storm. Emergency employees are continuing to assist citizens who have been snowed into their homes and vehicles...

Hawley Announces Distribution of Free Weatherization Kits

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) recently announced that his office will be distributing free fuel weatherization kits courtesy of National Fuel Gas at select libraries in Orleans, Genesee, Monroe and Erie counties. These kits will help New Yorkers...