Press Releases

Norris Announces Call for Submission for Annual High School Memorial Day Poster Contest

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C-Lockport) is encouraging high school students to participate in his Annual Memorial Day Poster Contest to honor the contribution of our nation’s military and veterans. The theme of the poster contest is “Freedom Isn’t...

Norris Calls for Increase in Local, Upstate Transportation Funding as Part of Joint Budget Conference Committee

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C-Lockport) represented the Assembly Minority Conference as the Chair of the Joint Budget Conference Committee on Transportation. This conference committee brings together the four legislative conferences to negotiate an agreement...

Norris Announces ‘A Blueprint for Childcare’ Affordability Plan

One of the most challenging things parents face is finding affordable child care, which is why I have been working on a comprehensive plan on this essential issue with fellow colleagues. Our plan, “A Blueprint for Childcare,” is a three-prong reimaging...

Norris On the Assembly Majority’s One-House Budget Proposal

“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...

Norris Working to Make Childcare More Affordable

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“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...

Norris Rallies for Local Infrastructure

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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”...

Norris Celebrates Music in Our Schools

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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...

Norris Encourages Youth Reading in Celebration of Read Across America

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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...

Norris & Morinello on Why Infrastructure Must Be a Top Priority in This Budget

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...

Norris Launches Petition for Library Funding

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...

Norris Sponsoring Community Blood Drive & Lifesaving Hands-Only CPR Classes

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...

Norris Calls for Rollback on EV School Bus Mandate

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...

Norris & Students Work Together on Valentine’s Card Project for WNY Seniors

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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...

Norris on the 2024 Executive Budget Proposal

“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...

Norris on 2024 State of The State

“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...

Norris Sponsoring Community Blood Drive

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...

Norris Delivers on Bi-Partisan Legislation

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,...

Norris Invites All to Donate Winter Clothing Items, Help Keep Neighbors in Need Warmer This Winter

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...

Norris Delivering for Veterans & Their Families

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....

Norris: Albany Majorities’ Bill Will Shift Local Elections

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...