The conversation also addressed the criticism that this process fails to address major cost drivers, like pensions, and whether the analysis has been too political. (poozerpolitics.com)
Andrews, Lockport Mayor Michael W. Tucker, and Legislature Deputy Majority Leader Dave Godfrey spoke directly with Hoyt after the briefing, relating local concerns about major cost drivers, and reiterating local support for reducing the local share of Medicaid and pension funding. (niagarachamber.org)
In the future, pension benefits will become a major cost driver for the federal government, which could put pressure on the government to maintain a sustainable fiscal framework. (3dpolicy.ca)