Press Releases

Hawley Announces March Office Hours

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding his next round of office hours for Genesee and Monroe county residents starting next Friday. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff. The 139th Assembly District, represented by Hawley,...

Hawley Proposes Safeguard Against Haste Passage Of Controversial Legislation

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) proposed a measure on the Assembly floor today that would require a two-thirds vote of the house for Messages of Necessity to be accepted when issued by the governor. “Too often, controversial measures...

Hawley To Host Open Community Forum In Pavilion

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced today that he will be hosting a free community forum open to the public on Thursday, February 15 at 7 p.m. at the Hollwedel Memorial Library located at 5 Woodrow Dr. in Pavilion. Hawley will provide an...

Schedule Update: Hawley Announces ‘Think Differently’ Forum Canceled Due To Weather

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced this morning that the ‘Think Differently’ roundtable originally scheduled for today at 1 p.m. at the ARC of Genesee Orleans Community Center located at 38 Woodrow Rd., Batavia has been canceled due...

The Forgotten Middle Class

“This week continues state leader’s assault on law-abiding, middle-class families. Last night was free college tuition for illegal aliens pushed by New York City liberals – a $27 million expense on the backs of taxpayers. “Last week, Gov....

Hawley Announces Brownfield Revitalization Grant Awarded To Holley

As part of the state’s Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) grant program which seeks to revitalize 13 communities around the state, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced today that the Village of Holley has been awarded a $165,600 grant for...

Hawley Calls for Removal of ‘I Love NY Signs’ After Heavy Fine Levied On Cuomo Project

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) has once again called for the removal of the infamous blue and white ‘I Love NY Signs’ that have been erected along the New York State Thruway and highways all over the state at a cost of $8.1 million to taxpayers....

Hawley Sends Letter to Gov. Cuomo & DOCCS Demanding End To Free Tablet Program For Prisoners

**EDITOR’S NOTE: Letter to Gov. Cuomo and Commissioner Annucci attached As a result of the decision by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) to allow over 51,000 inmates statewide to use electronic tablets...

Hawley Issues Statement On Free Tablets For Inmates

A Statement from Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) on the decision by DOCCS to allow inmates the use of free tablets while in prison “New York state’s paradigm of pampering those who break the law or are here illegally never ceases to...

Hawley Honored As One of Assembly’s Most Conservative Legislators In 2017

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced today that he has been honored as one of the Assembly’s most conservative legislators; being awarded a 92 percent ranking. The legislation considered for the award covers a wide array of topics, including:...

Hawley Urges Residents to Participate In National Wear Red Day

In support of National Wear Red Day this Friday, February 2, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is encouraging residents to join him in wearing red to support women’s cardiac health. Heart Disease and stroke cause one in three deaths among women...

Hawley Announces February Office Hours

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding his next round of office hours for Genesee and Monroe county residents starting February 9. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff. The 139th Assembly District, represented by Hawley,...

Hawley Introduces Legislative Solutions to Combat Domestic Violence

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Editor’s Note: Click Here for an .MP4 video file of Hawley speaking at the press conference As a result of a series of statewide regional forums hosted by members of the Assembly Minority Conference, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today...

Hawley Announces $5.5 Million Available In New Grants for Farmers

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced $5.5 million is now available to farmers and agricultural producers as part of two new grant programs. The awards are aimed toward farmland conservation, assisting farmers in identifying available...

Hawley Calls for Extending Pistol Permit Recertification Deadline

As a result of new pistol permit recertification requirements that are in effect this year for the first time due to Gov. Cuomo’s controversial gun control measure passed in 2013, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) has joined a host of bi-partisan...

Hawley Reacts To Gov.’S Budget Address

“The governor’s budget address seemed to hinge on two potentially devastating ideals today, more taxes and more spending even as we face a $4 billion budget shortfall. “We spend over $160 billion in taxpayer money each year, and for the governor...

Individuals Flourish When Gov’t Takes A Back Seat

Government is about the people. Making a difference in the everyday lives of individuals should be the central role to which we aspire as legislators. Society flourishes when personal freedom and liberty rule the day, not directives and penalties handed...

Hawley Joins Host of NY Lawmakers in Calling For Additional Funding For Lake Ontario Flood Victims

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today personally hand-delivered a letter to Gov. Cuomo, signed by nine other state legislators who represent districts along Lake Ontario’s Southern Shore, requesting an increase in funding for each not-for-profit...

Hawley Reacts To State Of State Address

“Although I am glad that the governor did not continue his game of political hide-and-seek with the legislature as we saw last year, wasting large sums of taxpayer money to present over 20 ideas with unsubstantiated legislative backing or confirmed...

Hawley Announces January Office Hours

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding his next round of office hours for Genesee and Monroe county residents starting next Friday. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff. The 139th Assembly District, represented by Hawley,...