House File No. 1019 is a legislative bill aimed at supporting Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) through a financial appropriation. The key elements of the bill include:

1. Funding Allocation: The bill proposes to allocate $2,350,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
2. Purpose of Funds: These funds are intended for Minnesota Public Radio to:
   • Create original content for on-air and digital platforms.
   • Organize live events.
   • Offer arts education opportunities.
   • Enhance the visibility and reach of artistic, musical, historical, and cultural content across various platforms statewide.
3. Goals of the Programming:
   • Enhance the artistic and cultural environment in Minnesota through collaborations with artists, musicians, historians, and writers.
   • Increase representation and support for Minnesota’s communities of color and Indigenous communities within radio programming.
   • Maintain and provide public access to Minnesota's history through the preservation of MPR's audio archives.

The bill stresses the importance of these initiatives in growing and enriching the cultural and historical landscape of Minnesota. It has been referred to the Committee on Legacy Finance for further consideration.