Conservatives in Alberta elect to increase MLA give and receive more tax money for their caucus. 

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Alberta’s MLA incomes have increased for the first time since 2013, according to a vote by United Conservatives in the government. Chief government whip Shane Getson says the monthly pay raise, which begins in April but is voluntary to the start of the year, is “reasonable “.It is to line up with the country’s regular public services price increase, which, if calculated now, would mean a 2.5 per cent knock. MLAs currently earn nearly$ 121, 000 annually, with additional give tied to responsibilities like cupboard positions. The choice is a part of a series of cash benefits that UCP members have approved, including a$ 1 million addition to the tax payers ‘ budget for research and common communications. Trending Then

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Getson says that walk is about levelling the playing area with the Opposition NDP, whose 38 people overshadow the UCP’s 24 politicians. He claims the changes will improve the service of MLAs to their constituents, but established opposition NDP chief Christina Gray claims they are selfish and unintelligent with Albertans who are struggling to pay their rent. — More to appear …

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