On the plus side, there will be initial funding for a comprehensive diabetes program, a mental health action plan and an assistance program for those with Multiple Sclerosis. Workers in special care homes will receive an increase in their hourly wages while university operating grants will increase two percent.
There will also be additional funding for early childhood development programs - and - a new teaching supplies fund to allow teachers to purchase educational items for their classrooms.
While he didn't raise taxes on beer and spirits, Higgs wants N-B Liquor to generate about ten million dollars more in revenue and the idea of highway tolls is still on the table but requires more study before a final decision is made.
