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Assemblymember Stephen Hawley on the 2026 State of the State address

By Evan Dawson,

Published February 12, 2026 at 5:25 PM EST

A smiling man with short grey hair wearing a grey blazer with a checked pattern and a pin, a blue collared shirt, and a blue tie with a white pattern. He is sitting in front of an American flag. — New York State Assemblymember Stephen Hawley

Assemblymember Stephen Hawley is our guest. This is the latest in our series of conversations with local state lawmakers about the State of the State address.

Hawley answers our questions and yours about taxes, affordability, energy issues, the role of ICE, and more.

Our guest:

Assemblymember Stephen Hawley, District 139

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