Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) today expressed his displeasure with the 2009-10 State Budget and the secret negotiations used to hammer out a deal. “The budget was agreed upon in secret closed-door meetings that involved the state’s...

Last week, we started the annual Assembly Minority “Budget Countdown Clock” and, one week later, I remain discouraged that despite a lot of talk about inclusion and bipartisanship, this year’s budget negotiations have continued to resort to three...

This year’s Executive Budget proposal, if enacted, would remove voting power away from local citizens for offices such as Town Clerk, Town Highway Superintendent and Town Receiver of Taxes and Assessments. The Governor argues it would save money. ...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is now offering schools a “virtual tour” of Albany as part of his outreach program. The virtual tour includes the Assemblyman visiting students in the classroom to present a photographic slide show of...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) applauded the Governor’s announcement today that he has decided to remove $1.3 billion in new and increased taxes and fees from his Executive Budget proposal. Since the proposal was presented in December,...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is partnering with State Senator Michael Ranzenhofer and Congressman Christopher J. Lee to hold a series of community outreach events in order to help better assist Western New York residents. “These...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) joined a bipartisan group of members in voting against the proposed changes to the Rockefeller Drug Laws, contained in Assembly Bill 6085. Despite strong bipartisan opposition, the one-house bill was passed...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) would like to announce that the New York State Public Library fund has awarded five grants to local libraries throughout the 139th Assembly District. In total, the district is receiving nearly $93,000 for...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is partnering together with State Senator Michael Ranzenhofer and Congressman Chris Lee to hold a series of community outreach events in order to help better assist Western New York residents. “These...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is encouraging all local municipalities within Genesee, Monroe, Niagara and Orleans counties to apply for Restore New York Grants. These economic revitalization grants, totaling $150 million, are now available...

Throughout this budget negotiation, I have met with countless constituents, groups and organizations, from Cornell Cooperative Extension to the Red Cross, Farm Bureau and Cornell University President David Skorton, who all, while understanding our fiscal...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is continuing his successful community outreach program through 2009 with three events in February in Monroe and Niagara counties at the following times and locations: In Monroe County: February 5,...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) highlighted the recent Tax Foundation report, which announced that Orleans, Niagara, Monroe and Genesee counties all top the nation in highest property taxes as a percentage of median home value, when calling...

During this difficult economic time, New Yorkers need decisive leadership in Albany now more than ever. As we begin to negotiate the 2009-10 State Budget, I am calling on my colleagues in both houses to commit to reducing excessive spending and unfunded...

Although the Governor’s tone today was one of unity, coming together and hope for a prosperous economic future, I was alarmed by the Governor’s list of priorities, which included the very same issues he made significant cuts to in his 2009-10 Executive...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) has been appointed as the Ranking Minority Member of the Assembly Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Additionally, the Assemblyman has also accepted the invitation to join the Assembly Minority Leadership, now...

At first glance, the Governor’s Executive Budget Proposal is certainly more fair of a budget proposal, balancing the needs of upstate and downstate, than we have seen in the last couple years. However, while it is inevitable that cuts will need to...

As my legislative colleagues and I return to Albany for the Governor’s much anticipated, albeit early, 2009-10 Executive Budget presentation, I would like to remind the Governor that we must first address the current fiscal problems facing our state....

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R-I-C – Batavia) has been working behind the scenes to help protect the jobs of close to 850 employees at the Washington Mutual (WaMu) national customer service center in Albion, the seat of the 139th Assembly District. Today,...