Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that 12 areas will qualify for the state’s Brownfield Cleanup Program. Among them is the Batavia Opportunity Area in Genesee County, which consists of 366 acres with 75 potential Brownfield Cleanup...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) commented today on a report that was recently released by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) which ranks New York last among states in economic competitiveness and having the worst domestic migration...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today reminded his constituents of their ability to opt out of the Common Core tests. Hawley said the Common Core standards have been irresponsibly implemented and parents have a right to know that they can refuse...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding office hours for Monroe County residents at the Seymour Library in the Ellwanger Room on Wednesday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff. The 139th Assembly...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding regular office hours for Genesee County residents at Genesee Community College on Friday, April 10 from 1-5 p.m. The office hours will be attended by the assemblyman’s staff. The 139th Assembly District,...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) regrets to inform his constituents that he will not be holding his regular office hours in Genesee County on April 3. The 139th Assembly District, represented by Hawley, includes all of Genesee County. “Unfortunately,...

“I cannot, in good conscience, support a budget that allows the state to have power over the needs of individual school districts and classrooms. The education component of the budget gives the State Department of Education (SED) too much latitude in...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) regrets to inform his constituents that he will not be holding his regular office hours in Monroe County on April 15. The 139th Assembly District, represented by Hawley, includes portions of Western Monroe County. “Unfortunately,...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that the Legislature has included several well-funded programs in the 2015-16 Enacted Budget that will bolster local agriculture. Hawley announced a $1 million initiative for the Beginning Farmers...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding regular office hours for Genesee County residents at Genesee Community College on Friday, March 27 from 1-5 p.m. The office hours will be attended by the assemblyman’s staff. The 139th Assembly District,...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding office hours for Monroe County residents at the Seymour Library in the Ellwanger Room on Wednesday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff. The 139th Assembly...

“Alix’s law is a crucial measure that would ensure proper prosecution of those who chose to leave the scene of an accident while intoxicated. We need this legislation to close a dangerous loophole and hold intoxicated drivers accountable and prevent...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) said today that upstate economic development would be the best option for the state’s $610 million surplus, obtained as result of a recent bank settlement. Hawley criticized Gov. Cuomo’s proposed Upstate Revitalization...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today called on the Assembly to fully fund or adopt three proposals aimed at helping veterans and farmers, which the Senate has included in its one-house budget. Hawley emphasized the need for increased funding...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced an update regarding the Route 98 Lift Bridge in the Village of Albion. An evaluation of the bridge took place recently, and it was decided that Wednesday, March 25 is the scheduled date to begin...

The more time I spend in the Assembly, the more I notice the distinction between New York City and upstate New York. It is clear to me that the needs of downstate continue to dominate New York State politics. Year after year, New York City drains our...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today commented on the Assembly’s decision to pass one plank of the 10-point omnibus Women’s Equality Act (WEA). Hawley was proud to see this legislation finally come before the entire Assembly for a vote and...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding office hours for Monroe County residents at the Seymour Library in the Ellwanger Room on Wednesday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff. The 139th Assembly...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding regular office hours for Genesee County residents at Genesee Community College on Friday, March 20 from 1-5 p.m. The office hours will be attended by the assemblyman’s staff. The 139th Assembly District,...

“The Assembly’s one-house budget resolution all but ignores the needs of upstate families,” said Hawley. “Unfortunately, a large portion of economic development funding was gutted from the budget proposal, funding that my district has used to...