Reynolds-Jackson Statement on Speaker’s Decision to Hold Hearings on Public Worker Health Benefits

“Yesterday, we passed a fiscally-responsible budget that centered on affordability, and affordability remains a priority for Assembly Democrats. That includes supporting our public workers. We need to ensure that the hard-working men and women who dedicate their careers to public service don’t pay more than they need to for their health insurance benefits.

“I fully support Speaker Coughlin’s decision to hold hearings this month on public worker health benefits, especially given that the State has brought in additional…