Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is hosting his regular monthly outreach meeting for Genesee County residents at the Old Courthouse in Batavia this upcoming Monday. Both State Senator Michael Ranzenhofer and Congressman Christopher J. Lee...

After months of knowing that this year’s revenues would force budget cuts, and after weeks of returning to Albany with no agreement on the table, I was pleased that both houses were able to come together to agree on some of the necessary cuts. However,...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is pleased to announce that a load rating analysis on the Main Street (Route 98) bridge in Albion has been completed and the bridge will be reopened as a single lane. “I would like to thank the DOT,...

In conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C- Batavia) would like to encourage all seniors in the City of Batavia and the surrounding region to attend the memory screening which AFA has scheduled tomorrow,...

Recently the federal government increased the “per diem” reimbursements for state lawmakers to travel to and from Albany. I already announced that I would not be accepting this increase. During these times, it is outrageous to add to taxpayers’...

It is not enough for the Governor and legislative leaders to “rein in spending” by making last-minute budget cuts. They must cut the excessive burden they have placed on the backs of taxpayers as well, and a good place to start would be rescinding...

This week, the State Department of Environmental Conservation enacted a series of new regulations regarding banning open fires and burning of waste. I have been, and continue to be, ardently opposed to these new and cumbersome regulations, especially...

First and foremost, the Governor presented today yet another fiscally unsound, irresponsible and unjust proposal for his mid-year budget cuts. He has simply shifted the burden of the state’s addiction to spending onto the backs of our local governments...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) today discussed his ardent opposition to the state Department of Environmental Conversation’s (DEC) new statewide burn ban regulations while appearing on a series of radio interviews, including WHAM Talk...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) and Assemblyman Dan Burling (R, C, I – Warsaw) will be hosting a free Hunter Education and Safety Course, taught by Carl Hyde, Jr., beginning October 1, 2009 at the Batavia Rod and Gun Club. Space is limited...

As the original author of legislation to repeal the new two percent tax on utilities, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is pleased to report that his legislation has now gained the support of over two dozen, bipartisan members of the State...

A member of the Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) would like to assure all residents that rumors currently circulating of a state takeover of Off Track Betting (OTB) operations are untrue. The Assemblyman...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is continuing his successful community outreach program through 2009 with four events in September in Monroe and Niagara counties at the following times and locations: In Monroe County: September 3,...

State Senator George Maziarz and Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) called on the Governor to hold open elections when filling vacant high-level elected offices. With the Governor, one of the state’s two United States Senators, Comptroller...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) recently joined with the Hamlin Lions Club to celebrate and honor their 25th anniversary, as well as to distinguish their Volunteer of the Year, Richard “Dick” Duffy. At the Hamlin Carnival, the Lions...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is drafting legislation that will repeal the two percent tax on utilities. The tax is estimated to cost average consumers between $40 and $200 annually and went into effect on July 1, 2009. “Residents...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, C, I – Batavia) would like to announce his second annual Patriot Trip for veterans to tour Washington, D.C. This special trip is scheduled for September 24 through 27, 2009 and is being jointly hosted by Congressman Chris...