Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today condemned the decision by the Fast Food Wage Board to raise the minimum wage for all fast-food workers statewide to $15 per hour. Hawley said that non-elected bureaucrats making statewide labor policy is...

In response to last week’s shooting at a National Guard recruiting center in Tennessee, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is introducing new legislation that would improve security at these facilities in New York State. The bill will be co-sponsored...

As Ranking Minority Member of the Assembly Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to lower American flags flying over state properties in honor of the five service members killed in the...

WHO: Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia), Assemblyman Michael DenDekker (D-Queens) WHAT: Veterans’ Affairs/Hawley’s District Tour WHEN: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Batavia Downs Gaming Tour/Lunch, 8315 Park Road, Batavia (TIME TBD)Batavia...

Assemblymen Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) and Michael DenDekker (D-Queens) will tour various veterans affairs organizations in Hawley’s district on Wednesday, July 15. The lawmakers are conducting the tour to raise awareness of veterans’ needs across...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today criticized Gov. Cuomo’s moratorium of roadwork done by private contractors during the Independence Day weekend. The governor announced in a press release last week that private contractors working on state...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding mobile office hours for his constituents during the month of July. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff members. To schedule an appointment, please contact his office at hawleys@assembly.state.ny.us...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) recently announced his 8th annual Patriot Trip to Washington D.C. will take place September 17 – September 20. Over 100 veterans and family members participated in the 2014 trip, which included stories of valiant...

“I am pleased to announce that today Gov. Cuomo signed my bill (A.4367-A) into law to legalize big game rifle hunting in Genesee County. This is a win for sportsmen who treasure hunting as a right of passage they share with their children and for the...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today wished his constituents a safe and happy Independence Day. Hawley said the Fourth of July is a great time to enjoy outdoor summer fun with family and friends while reflecting on those who courageously fought...

“Tonight, I voted against omnibus legislation rushed through the legislative process on the final day of session because it contained a variety of poorly constructed bills. Despite the inclusion of mild tax rebates in the bill, we have not accounted...

“This year’s session has been extremely dysfunctional and marred by gridlock and controversy. We saw the downfall of two of Albany’s most powerful elected officials; yet, there has been little to no meaningful ethics reform passed despite consistent...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today applauded the veterans’ buy-back bill that overwhelmingly passed the Assembly Wednesday. The bill, A.8174-A, will allow veterans to purchase up to three years of their military service from New York State...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today applauded the announcement of $75 million in paving projects spanning 428 miles of state highways across New York State. The level of repairs will be determined on a case-by-case basis and includes paving...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that a bill he introduced to provide tax incentives to renovate zombie properties in the City of Batavia, A.7570-A/S.5196A, was passed by the Assembly and Senate on Thursday. The legislation establishes...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that the Assembly passed legislation he multi-sponsors to end the unfair practice of geographic zone pricing regarding gasoline sales. Hawley has been a leading opponent of this practice and has...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that the Assembly has passed a bill to authorize big game rifle hunting in Genesee County. Assembly Bill 4367-A passed the house Monday and passed the Senate earlier this year. Hawley, a longtime...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced the 2015 Assembly Summer Reading Challenge and encouraged students in his district to participate. The program, in cooperation with Summer Reading at New York Libraries, starts at the beginning...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today recognized the Park State Historic District in the Village of Brockport and the Holley Village Historic District in the Village of Holley for their recommendation to the State and National Registry of Historic...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today outlined his priorities for the last scheduled week of the legislative session. He pushed for the Assembly to take up real ethics reform, including passage of a bill that would strip public officials of their...