Hochul proposes $500M pension sweetener as she battles unions in budget stand-off

Source: New York Post

ALBANY – A stand-off between Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York’s most powerful labor unions over public pensions is a major sticking point holding up the already delayed state budget — as the Empire State leader pushes back against outrageous demands that would cost taxpayers an eye-popping $1. 5 billion.