SF3276

SF3276 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

St. Paul media training and education facility appropriation

Related bill: HF2866

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to secure funding for the development of a media training and education facility in St. Paul, Minnesota. This facility will be operated by a nonprofit organization to support education in broadcast journalism.

Main Provisions

Funding Amount: The bill proposes an appropriation of $3,000,000.
Source of Funds: The money will come from Minnesota's general fund.
Recipient: The grant will be awarded to the Blck Press Center for Broadcast Journalism, a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Use of Funds: The allocation is intended for acquiring property, as well as the predesign, design, construction, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of the new facility.
Location: The facility will be located in the city of St. Paul.

Significant Changes

This bill does not suggest changes to existing laws but rather provides a one-time financial investment to support the establishment of the media training and education center.

Relevant Terms

Capital investment
Media training
Education facility
Broadcast journalism
Nonprofit organization
St. Paul

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
April 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
April 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
April 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Capital Investment

Citations

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