Manitoba budget touted as balanced amid heavy spending
Manitoba budget offense favors new spending over tax cuts by six to one with health and education lines drawing $156 million and $80 million respectively. Critics warn the shift risks slower growth, noting lack of substantial tax relief could hinder business attraction and fiscal progress.
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Manitoba budget brief rejects spending hikes and cuts taxes
The government unveiled its second budget proposal, rejecting $358 million in spending increases including $156 million for health care and $80 million for education. It caps highway and infrastructure funding, projects tax reductions across income and business brackets, and outlines a green tax on fertilizers and pesticides. A surplus of $10 million remains, with withdrawals from stabilization funds and debt payments planned.
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Vandalism, break-ins reported across towns
Police logs cover March 30 to April 8 detailing vehicle vandalism in Asessippi Inn area with $4,000 damages, impaired driving charges for a Roblin teen and a Russell driver, break ins to a Main Street apartment, dangerous semi-trailer driving in Highway 16, and a barred patron removed from the Asessippi Inn.
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