Let's Talk Taxes The PIGs and Taxpayer Burden
Peter Holle argues that public interest groups or PIGs extract concentrated benefits from taxpayers through lobbying. He calls for direct democracy, money bylaws at the municipal level, and balanced budget legislation to curb PIG influence and reduce deficits. The piece ends with a tongue in cheek sausage line and credits the Association of Manitoba Taxpayers.
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Canada
Politiians
Peter Holle
The
Association of Manitoba Taxpayers
Builder Bonds Series 2 go on sale May 24
Manitoba Finance Minister Eric Stefanson announced Builder Bonds Series 2 will go on sale May 24 marking a sixth annual opportunity for residents to invest. The prior issue raised 341 million and combined with Hydro Bonds has surpassed 1.5 billion with over 180 million in interest paid to Manitobans.
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Eric Stefanson
Stefanson
cnaStrs
Manitoba
T. Canada
Hydro
Manitoba to fund drug education program for youth
The Manitoba government will provide 60000 for a new program focusing on drug education and awareness. The plan aims to teach youth and communities to live drug free, with committee representation from the Royal Canadian group.
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Royal Canadian
Manitoba
Queen of the Mole-Catchers Elsie Topnik Catches 35 Pests
A feature profile describes Elsie Topnik known as the Queen of the Mole-Catchers. She traps moles with Jake Topnik near Kleefeld delivering field pest control for farming groups. Their operation relies on cooperative funding and the Topnik Sure Catch traps produced by Gordon Topnik.
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Elsie Topnik
Elsie
Jake
Kleefeld
Jake Topnik
Gordon
Altona
Prairies
Saksatchewan
Yale Advocate
Joyce Moore
Richardson
Milady
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