Press Releases

Norris Works To Deliver for Upstate Roads in Budget

Assemblyman Mike Norris calls for increased funding for local roads and infrastructure at the Joint Budget Conference Committee on Transportation in Albany on March 27, 2019.
Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C,I,Ref-Lockport) testified at the Joint Budget Conference Committee on Transportation during a briefing today on 2019-20 State Budget negotiations. Norris was appointed to serve as a representative on the committee by Assembly...

Norris: Gun Raffle Bill Punishes Volunteer Fire Companies & Community Organizations

When it comes to carving away at Second Amendment rights in Albany, there is always a multitude of consequences that, unfortunately, are often not considered by my colleagues on the other side of the aisle who introduce these measures. That is certainly...

Norris Says Budget Must #Bfair2directcare

Assemblyman Mike Norris rallies to #bfair2directcare at the state Capitol on March 25, 2019 with direct care workers, clients and advocates including Jared Sy and Donna Saskowski, Executive Director of The Arc of Genesee Orleans.
Watch The Video: https://youtu.be/BSTRWaSYjTU A strong supporter of home health aides, Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,I-Lockport) rallied with direct-care workers and their clients from across the state today outside the governor’s Executive Chamber...

Norris Fights for Local Infrastructure Funding In Budget

Assemblyman Mike Norris speaks at the Joint Budget Conference Committee on Transportation in Albany on March 14, 2019.
Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C,I,Ref-Lockport) attended the Joint Budget Conference Committee on Transportation today in Albany to advocate for the inclusion of three local infrastructure priorities in this year’s budget. The priorities include increased...

Norris: Assembly Majority’s Budget Spends Too Much

Though there is some positive news in the Assembly Majority’s one-house budget – namely restorations to the Aid to Municipality funding and Extreme Winter Recovery Program, a long overdue increase in reimbursement for local governments that...

Norris: Budget Should Focus On Essentials

This state budget is already proving to be one of the toughest of Gov. Cuomo’s tenure and with one party controlling the process, it is discouraging to hear how deeply progressive – not to mention expensive – this budget could get. At...

Norris To Albany: Show Your Commitment To WNY By Increasing Funding For Local Roads & Bridges In Budget

Assemblyman Mike Norris meets with Highway Superintendents from throughout the 144th Assembly District in his office in Albany on March 6, 2019.
Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,I,C,Ref-Lockport) rallied with highway superintendents from throughout the 144th Assembly District and across the state today in Albany in support of increased funding for the state’s local roads and bridges, which account...

Norris Welcomes Local Student Musicians To Albany

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Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C,I,Ref-Lockport) welcomed Lockport student musician Austin Dick to Albany this week to perform through the New York State School Music Association’s (NYSSMA) annual concert series in the Empire State Concourse. “NYSSMA’s...

Norris: Albany Must Stop Spending, Get Priorities Straight

WATCH VIDEO: https://youtu.be/UCdyJeQFIM0 Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C,I,Ref-Lockport) joined Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) and members of the Assembly Minority Conference today calling for Albany to reconsider its priorities when...

Norris: Albany’s “Pro-Criminal” Platform Punishes Law-Abiding Taxpayers

The legislative discussion at our state Capitol is now filled with an expansive progressive agenda that is out of step with the priorities of Western New York families and taxpayers. As part of this movement, unfortunately, the priorities of criminals...

Norris Welcomes Local Youth Bureaus To Albany

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Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,I,C,Ref-Lockport) was proud to welcome a delegation from the Niagara County and Clarence Youth Bureaus to the state Capitol this week. The group was in Albany to discuss their efforts to support positive development of youth...

Norris Calls For $500 Million For CHIPS, Long Term Plan To Improve Roads, Bridges & Sewers

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As a member of the Assembly Committee on Transportation as well as the Committee on Ways and Means, which oversees the state’s budget process, I am particularly concerned that enough emphasis is not being placed on improving infrastructure in our...

Norris Says “Child Victims Deserve Opportunity For Justice”

“Enactment of the Child Victims Act is long overdue and I am pleased it will open the door for a proper judicial process. Child victims deserve the opportunity for justice and people must be held responsible.”

Norris Says “Child Victims Deserve Opportunity For Justice”

Enactment of the Child Victims Act is long overdue and I am pleased it will open the door for a proper judicial process. Child victims deserve the opportunity for justice and people must be held responsible.

Norris Says “Time Is Right” For Substantial State Contracts Reform

As the sponsor of the State Contracts Sunlight Act, one of the first procurement reform bills in Albany, Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,I,C,Ref-Lockport) said that with the governor’s now apparent support for reforming the process, there is hope that...

Norris: Progressive Agenda Dominates Gov.’S Budget Plan

Though I support cutting taxes for the middle class and making the property tax cap permanent, enacting the Child Victims Act once and for all, investing in our state’s infrastructure, and reforming how our state government works, I was discouraged...

Norris Takes Lead In Election Reform Debate, Helps Pass Consolidated Primary & Absentee Ballot Without Cause

As the Ranking Minority Member of the Assembly’s Election Law Committee, Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,I,C,Ref-Lockport) today brought his experience as an elections attorney to the debate over a package of bills that would open up voting in New York...

Norris Announces 2019 Committee Appointments

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,I,C,Ref-Lockport) is proud to announce that Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) has appointed him to serve as a member of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, the committee that oversees the state’s...

Norris: New Year Is New Opportunity To Address State’s Crushing Tax Burden

Happy New Year! I would like to start off by offering you all my warmest well wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2019. I hope your holiday season was filled with loved ones and family. Now, as we return our attentions to getting back to school,...

Norris Wishes All a Happy Holiday Season

As we gather with our families, friends and loved ones this holiday season we are reminded of the many blessings we have to be grateful for. Paramount among those for me is the opportunity to serve as your state assemblyman. Thank you for placing your...