Hawley faults Democrats for driving up costs in state budget, pushing many residents to flee NY

Press Release, Assemblyman Steve Hawley

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) attended a Tax Day press conference alongside his colleagues in the state Assembly and Senate.

State lawmakers, representatives from the American Legislative Exchange Council and financial experts from across the state highlighted the significance of Tax Day, pinpointed New York state’s current economic status among the 50 states and discussed how our state can improve its economic outlook so future generations of New Yorkers can afford to remain in the state.

With budget season in New York state coming to a close, Hawley believes it is time for the Majority to get its act together and present a fiscally responsible budget that lowers the cost of living, cuts taxes and puts money back in the pockets of hard-working New Yorkers.

“Tax Day has become a yearly reminder of just how unaffordable our state has become under one-party rule,” said Hawley. “Every year, hard-working families watch as their expenses go up while downstate lawmakers throw endless amounts of money at initiatives that only drive costs up.

“It’s high time we passed a fiscally responsible budget that brings down costs and cuts taxes. Until the Majority gets its act together, we will continue to see New Yorkers become Texans and Floridians at a record rate.”