“The Assembly Majority has proposed adding $13 billion on top of Governor Hochul’s $233 billion budget—and included in that are $3.5 billion in new taxes. I am adamantly opposed. People continue to leave New York and move to other states with friendlier...

“One of the most challenging things parents face is finding affordable childcare services. The state must continue providing tax incentives to our families to ensure that they can afford to work and have their young children properly cared for.” Among...

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C-Lockport) met with representatives from the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways and the New York State County Highway Superintendents Association on their “Local Roads are Essential Advocacy Day”...

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C-Lockport) welcomed students from the 144th Assembly District performing in the All-State Instrumental and Vocal Jazz Ensembles Concert at the New York State School Music Association’s (NYSSMA) 51st Annual Joseph R. Sugar...

In remembrance of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C-Lockport) encouraged students to embrace reading as part of national Read Across America Day today at George M. Southard Elementary School in Lockport. Norris read The Cat in the Hat...

Having safe roads, bridges, sewers and culverts is essential to public safety and to our economy. Not only does having our infrastructure well maintained ensure people can get to work and their appointments safely and on time, run their errands and deliver...

As it is budget season at our state Capitol and in recognition of February being National Library Lover’s Month, a dedication honoring the people who love these institutions devoted to reading, housing, organizing, categorizing, finding, studying and...

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C-Lockport) is sponsoring another round of lifesaving hands-only CPR classes at the upcoming community blood drive he is holding with the South Lockport Fire Company and Lockport Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at the...

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C-Lockport) joined his colleagues today to call for a rollback of the state’s mandate that school districts convert school bus fleets to zero-emission buses in July 1, 2027 until July 1, 2045. At $300,000 to $400,000 per electric...

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C-Lockport) was joined by 12 schools in the 144th Assembly District this year for his annual Valentines for Seniors Program. The program aims to bridge connections between young people and seniors and offset feelings of loneliness...

“With a projected $4.3 billion budget deficit and future deficits on the horizon, it is fiscally irresponsible for the governor to be proposing any increase in spending, especially doubling the $1 billion spent last year on the illegal alien crisis to...

“New York needs to get back to the basics. New York leads the nation in population loss, is facing a $4.3 billion deficit and continues to have significant costs due to the influx of illegal aliens. Unfortunately, I heard very little from the governor...

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C-Lockport) is sponsoring a community blood drive with ConnectLife on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union located at 6485 South Transit Road in Lockport. The blood...

The holidays are a time for us to come together and celebrate what unites us. Especially this year, we are reminded of how fortunate we are to live in Western New York with such warm, welcoming neighbors and strong, supportive communities. In that spirit,...

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C-Lockport) is hosting the 144th Assembly District’s annual Winter Clothing Drive, helping to keep members of the community warmer this winter with all donations staying within Western New York. All types of new or gently...

This year, as I was participating in Veterans Day ceremonies, I was reminded how special it is to live in the greatest country in the world having the freedom to move about, express our thoughts and participate in democracy without fear or intimidation....

As we approach this year’s local election season, voters should savor the opportunity to vote for town and county legislative races in the odd year of an election year cycle as the downstate-driven Majorities at our state Capitol want to shift them...

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C-Lockport) is working with the University of Buffalo’s Center for Successful Aging’s Team Alice to host a lifesaving educational program for seniors on the dangers of overmedication on September 7 at The Dale Association....

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C-Lockport) was joined by Santa Claus to deliver hundreds of toys collected from the 144th Assembly District’s Christmas in July Toy Drive to children at the John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital (OCH) in Buffalo. The goal...

Although it may not come as a surprise to readers that fentanyl is a deadly drug, people may be surprised to learn that fentanyl is increasingly “cut” into other drugs—including marijuana. It only takes a very small amount of fentanyl to kill you,...