Manitoba Budget Expands Rural Funding and Cuts Taxes
The province unveils broad tax reductions and targeted boosts including a 4 percent rise in municipal cost sharing, a 1.8 boost to the Rural Economic Development Initiative now at 21 million, 13 million for sewer projects, and 3.3 million for RCMP telecoms. Highway spending rises by 7.1 million with 3.2 million for maintenance, while the personal income tax drops to 50 percent of the federal rate. Critics fault the across the board cut as favoring the rich, though Conservatives argue combined federal and provincial changes benefit many families differently. Payroll and corporate tax relief are also outlined, with ongoing calls for a federal highways initiative.
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Site owners face new $49.6 million Manitoba fee plan
Manitoba site owners will pay a new fee under a revised schedule for VLT and gaming devices. The Gaming Control Commission reports 4926 VLTs and 829 lottery terminals earned 166.2 million, while sites earned 49.6 million last year. The Russell Inn with 22 VLTs faces about 3,300 yearly under the change.
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Russell man pleads after impaired driving high blood readings
A 21 year old Russell man faced multiple charges after a highway incident. He refused a breathalyzer test twice but after legal aid contact and a second test, readings showed 190 mg per 100 ml of blood. He pled guilty to impaired driving, dangerous driving and driving while suspended, receiving nine months driving prohibition, two 45 day jail terms served on weekends, and two years supervised probation with abstaining from alcohol and addictions assessment. Summer driving season was noted.
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