Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is continuing his tour of local businesses in an effort to forge a partnership between private sector job creators and state government. Most recently, Hawley visited the Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics manufacturing...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is highlighting his support for a recent proposal by the state Board of Regents to increase aid for low-wealth school districts. Hawley has consistently advocated for changes to the formula that determines...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is hosting his regular monthly outreach meeting for Genesee County residents at the Batavia City Centre this coming Wednesday. “The meeting will offer the people of Western New York an opportunity to...

According to reports from multiple sources, this week’s legislative action will result in tax hikes, not tax reform. As a small businessman, I know that the way to attract jobs and revitalize an economy is to open New York for business, not continue...

The final package of legislation voted on today included added measures providing tax relief for families and businesses that Western New Yorkers desperately need. By reducing income levies on tax-paying citizens and business owners, we are embracing...

Members of the Assembly Minority’s Western New York delegation today sent a letter to Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy, Kenneth Adams, president and CEO of Empire State Development, and members of the state’s Strategic Plan Review Committee urging...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is co-sponsoring legislation to create the Anti-bullying Bill of Rights. The bill seeks to end harassment and bullying not only on school grounds, but offers protection to children and faculty at home as...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is encouraging family and friends of Vietnam Veterans to submit photos of their loved ones to The Education Center, which is being constructed in Washington, D.C. The facility will feature photos of veterans...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is voicing his opposition to cuts in state funding to the least-wealthy school districts, the bulk of which are located in Western New York. Recent analysis from The Alliance for Quality Education (AQE) shows...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is hosting a series of Town Hall meetings in Monroe County on Saturday, November 19. Three meetings will take place in different locations in an effort to involve as many members of the community as possible. “Town...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C – Batavia) today is promoting Jobs Express, a new Web site launched by Governor Cuomo to link New Yorkers with employment opportunities. The program also teaches marketable skills like resume writing and interview techniques...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C – Batavia) is encouraging Western New Yorkers searching for work to take advantage of a new program being offered by Facebook and the Department of Labor. The Social Jobs Partnership is a new Facebook page that offers...

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 coming Wednesday. “The meeting will provide the taxpayers of Western New York with...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C – Batavia) is encouraging parents and families to discuss the dangers of drug use with their children during Red Ribbon Week, taking place from October 22-30. The campaign to keep kids off drugs is especially important...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C – Batavia) is continuing his push for mandate relief by sponsoring legislation that will shift Medicaid payments off of localities and onto state government. This transition will prevent local governments from raising...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C – Batavia) has been named to the 2011 Farm Bureau Circle of Friends based upon his voting record on issues of importance to New York agriculture. Hawley thanked the organization for their contributions to farming and...

The Genesee County Farm Bureau recently voiced their support for a set of legislation being sponsored by Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C – Batavia). Resolutions in support of the bills, which seek to ensure that state benefits are offered to the proper...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C – Batavia) wrote to Governor Andrew Cuomo, urging action on mandate relief. The assemblyman said that the state Senate and Assembly must be convened as soon as possible to address this issue that is crushing local governments...