As I travel around the neighborhoods in the 144th Assembly District, I am always struck with great pride at how many homes and businesses are proudly displaying our nation’s flag. This November, with so much to be grateful for — celebrations of thanksgiving...

Having just celebrated our nation’s Independence Day, it is a reminder to us all of the sacrifices, bravery and hardships made by our forefathers and ancestors and our veterans and military. It humbles me to be able to give back to this great community...

When I swore the oath of office to become your state assemblyman, I made a promise to represent our community with integrity and to fight for the interests and values of Western New York. Since day one, I have been working to reform our state government,...

Assemblyman Michael J. Norris made a special trip to Alden on Friday, May 25, 2018 to visit Alannah Pionessa, who turns 9 on June 8th. For her birthday, she wants to collect new blankets and storybooks for every baby in the NICU at Oishei Children's...

I would like to thank the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal for bringing attention to anti-bullying legislation known as Jacobe’s Law. I am a sponsor of this bill and agree with my hometown paper – the bill should be brought up for a vote in Albany as...

In response to constituent concerns over the governor’s proposal to eliminate the state’s tipped wage, Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,I-Lockport) has expressed his opposition of the measure to state Department of Labor (DOL) Commissioner Roberta Reardon....

Assemblyman Michael J. Norris joined Assemblyman Peter Lawrence, Ranking Minority Member on the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions as well as fellow Niagara County Assemblyman Angelo Morinello in introducing legislation (A.10603)...

While the governor spends time in Puerto Rico and is granting parolees voting rights (including convicted murders, rapists and drug dealers), I am concerned that the real problems of WNY with our dilapidated roads, lack of broadband, and growing skills...

This April, Assemblyman Mike Norris will join Volunteer Fire Companies across New York State in promoting the RecruitNY program and weekend. On April 28 and 29, more than 300 departments across the state will open their doors to anyone who’s interested....

Since taking office, one of my top priorities has been working with our local emergency responders, government officials, and the businesses and property owners impacted by Lake Ontario’s devastating flooding and tonight, as we continue...

Yet again, the archaic budget process conducted in Albany in secret by four leaders behind closed doors and budget bills being passed during the middle of the night in darkness, left no time for public disclosure or real review and, shamefully, without...

While Western New Yorkers prepare for a reprieve from the cold weather and enjoy the spring season, many local shelters and food pantries’ shelves run bare after the winter holiday drives. Everyday personal care items are usually the first to disappear...

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,I-Lockport) would like constituents to know about recent progress on his efforts to bring greater transparency and accountability to state government, particularly as it relates to the billions of tax dollars spent on economic...

WATCH VIDEO HERE: HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/UYLP1LXJLJY I voted no on this $170.2 billion budget resolution because this one-house budget has too much spending and no plan to reduce the size and cost of government. That’s about $9,000 per New Yorker. We should...

Earlier this year, I joined my colleagues from the Assembly Minority Task Force on Domestic Violence to announce our findings that resulted from a statewide study conducted in 2017. Our report is a collaboration from domestic violence survivors and advocates,...

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,I-Lockport) joined Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I,Ref-Canandaigua), colleagues from the Assembly Minority Conference and others at a press conference today calling for a state takeover of counties’ share of...

As part of his ongoing efforts to tackle the rising rates of domestic violence in upstate New York, Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,I-Lockport) joined colleagues from the Assembly Minority Task Force on Domestic Violence to announce the findings of their statewide...

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,I-Lockport) is proud to announce that he has been appointed by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) to serve on the Assembly Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development. “I am very pleased...

With a multi-billion dollar deficit before us, the 2018-19 State Budget must show fiscal restraint while also addressing the number one concern of New York State taxpayers – exorbitant property taxes. New York state remains the highest taxed state...

While the New Year has brought our region a plethora of cold and snow, many of us have delighted in the recent snap of the Buffalo Bills’ playoff drought and joys of spending time celebrating the season with our loved ones. As we return to school, work...