Fukuoka Prefecture has submitted a supplementary budget proposal totaling ¥116.1 billion for FY2024 to the prefectural assembly. The proposal includes ¥490,000 for establishing a statutory council to discuss the future of the Heisei Chikuho Railway, which connects Nogata City and Yukuhashi City. Additionally, ¥115.38 billion is earmarked for increasing prefectural employee salaries following a Personnel Commission recommendation, ¥42 million for by-elections in two districts next March, and ¥14 million for recruitment campaign costs to secure more talent.
The assembly is set to deliberate on the budget, with a decision expected on December 19. Source: NHK
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