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NDP Municipal Affairs Critic George Murphy (MHA, St. John’s East) says he finds it hard to credit the Municipal Affairs minister’s statement today in the House of Assembly that government “Supports Strong and Sustainable Municipalities.”

The minister said government continued its commitment to “assist towns and communities as they grow and thrive.”

NDP Justice Critic Gerry Rogers (MHA, St. John’s Centre) says the fallout from Budget 2013 continues to send shockwaves through the province. Today in the House of Assembly, she addressed the shutdown of two vital programs.

NDP Transportation and Works critic George Murphy (MHA, St. John’s East) says it comes as no surprise that government members voted against his private member’s motion in the House of Assembly today.

Christopher Mitchelmore, NDP MHA for The Straits-White Bay North, says his district is being harmed by the provincial government’s apparent reluctance to make demands of Ottawa.