HF2866 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
St. Paul; media training and education facility funding provided, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF3276
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to allocate funding for the establishment of a media training and education facility in St. Paul, Minnesota. The bill aims to support the infrastructure necessary for training and educating individuals in broadcast journalism.
Main Provisions
- Appropriation of Funds: The bill proposes an appropriation of $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the general fund.
- Grant to Nonprofit: This funding is allocated as a grant to the Blck Press Center for Broadcast Journalism, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
- Project Scope: The funds are designated for the acquisition of property as well as the pre-design, design, construction, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of the facility.
- One-time Funding: The appropriation is a one-time allocation and is available until the completion or abandonment of the project.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This bill introduces a specific one-time financial support for the establishment of a media training facility, thus expanding the infrastructure and resources available for media education in Minnesota.
Relevant Terms
- Capital investment
- Media training
- Education facility
- St. Paul
- Nonprofit organization
- Broadcast journalism
- Appropriation
- Grant
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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