| 1 | 1 | | 1.1 A bill for an act |
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| 2 | 2 | | 1.2 relating to workforce development; allowing a grant to Arrowhead Economic |
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| 3 | 3 | | 1.3 Opportunity Agency to be used for creation of a regional hub building to provide |
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| 4 | 4 | | 1.4 services; extending an appropriation of money; amending Laws 2024, chapter 120, |
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| 5 | 5 | | 1.5 article 1, section 2, subdivision 3. |
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| 6 | 6 | | 1.6BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: |
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| 7 | 7 | | 1.7 Section 1. Laws 2024, chapter 120, article 1, section 2, subdivision 3, is amended to read: |
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| 8 | 8 | | 12,207,000$-0-$1.8Subd. 3.Employment and Training Programs |
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| 9 | 9 | | 1.9 Appropriations by Fund |
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| 10 | 10 | | 20251.10 2024 |
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| 11 | 11 | | 50,000-0-1.11General |
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| 12 | 12 | | 12,157,000-0- |
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| 13 | 13 | | 1.12Workforce |
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| 14 | 14 | | 1.13Development |
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| 15 | 15 | | 1.14(a) $400,000 the second year is from the |
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| 16 | 16 | | 1.15workforce development fund for a grant to |
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| 17 | 17 | | 1.16Sabathani Community Center for specialized |
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| 18 | 18 | | 1.17community outreach and engagement, a |
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| 19 | 19 | | 1.18marketing and communication plan, program |
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| 20 | 20 | | 1.19evaluation, personal empowerment training |
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| 21 | 21 | | 1.20for men, empowerment and truancy |
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| 22 | 22 | | 1.21curriculum for youth, wellness training for |
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| 23 | 23 | | 1.22seniors, a workforce strategies mentorship and |
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| 24 | 24 | | 1.23jobs training program, a 15-passenger van, |
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| 25 | 25 | | 1.24and service kiosks for the Sabathani |
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| 26 | 26 | | 1Section 1. |
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| 27 | 27 | | 25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC |
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| 28 | 28 | | SENATE |
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| 29 | 29 | | STATE OF MINNESOTA |
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| 30 | 30 | | S.F. No. 1983NINETY-FOURTH SESSION |
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| 31 | 31 | | (SENATE AUTHORS: FARNSWORTH) |
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| 32 | 32 | | OFFICIAL STATUSD-PGDATE |
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| 33 | 33 | | Introduction and first reading02/27/2025 |
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| 34 | 34 | | Referred to Jobs and Economic Development 2.1Community Center, including a onetime paid |
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| 35 | 35 | | 2.2internship to support these programs. This is |
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| 36 | 36 | | 2.3a onetime appropriation. |
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| 37 | 37 | | 2.4(b) $700,000 the second year is from the |
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| 38 | 38 | | 2.5workforce development fund for a grant to the |
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| 39 | 39 | | 2.6Shakopee Chamber Foundation for the |
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| 40 | 40 | | 2.7Shakopee area workforce development |
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| 41 | 41 | | 2.8scholarship pilot program. This is a onetime |
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| 42 | 42 | | 2.9appropriation and is available until June 30, |
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| 43 | 43 | | 2.102027. The commissioner of employment and |
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| 44 | 44 | | 2.11economic development may enter into an |
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| 45 | 45 | | 2.12interagency agreement with the Office of |
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| 46 | 46 | | 2.13Higher Education, including agreements to |
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| 47 | 47 | | 2.14transfer funds and to administer the program. |
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| 48 | 48 | | 2.15(c) $100,000 the second year is from the |
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| 49 | 49 | | 2.16workforce development fund for a grant to |
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| 50 | 50 | | 2.17Inspire Change Clinic for their health care |
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| 51 | 51 | | 2.18fellowship program designed to create |
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| 52 | 52 | | 2.19pathways to medicine for high school and |
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| 53 | 53 | | 2.20college students interested in pursuing a career |
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| 54 | 54 | | 2.21in the health care workforce. The health care |
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| 55 | 55 | | 2.22fellowship program is intended to remove |
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| 56 | 56 | | 2.23barriers for minority students, foster |
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| 57 | 57 | | 2.24inclusivity and diversity in the health care |
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| 58 | 58 | | 2.25sector, and provide valuable opportunities for |
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| 59 | 59 | | 2.26students, including mentorship programs, |
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| 60 | 60 | | 2.27access to renowned health institutions in the |
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| 61 | 61 | | 2.28state of Minnesota, and hands-on work |
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| 62 | 62 | | 2.29experience. In addition to the reporting |
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| 63 | 63 | | 2.30requirements in section 14, the commissioner |
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| 64 | 64 | | 2.31must include the number of participants served |
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| 65 | 65 | | 2.32by the grant and provide information about |
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| 66 | 66 | | 2.33program outcomes. This is a onetime |
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| 67 | 67 | | 2.34appropriation. |
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| 68 | 68 | | 2Section 1. |
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| 69 | 69 | | 25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC 3.1(d) $250,000 the second year is from the |
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| 70 | 70 | | 3.2workforce development fund for a grant to |
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| 71 | 71 | | 3.3Bolder Options Youth Mentoring Program to |
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| 72 | 72 | | 3.4provide disadvantaged youth ages 12 to 22 |
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| 73 | 73 | | 3.5with intensive one-to-one wellness, |
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| 74 | 74 | | 3.6goal-setting, and academic-focused |
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| 75 | 75 | | 3.7mentorship; programming that teaches life and |
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| 76 | 76 | | 3.8job-seeking skills; career and college |
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| 77 | 77 | | 3.9achievement coaches; and connections to |
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| 78 | 78 | | 3.10employment, job training, and education |
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| 79 | 79 | | 3.11opportunities. The grant must serve youth in |
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| 80 | 80 | | 3.12the Bolder Options program in the Twin Cities |
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| 81 | 81 | | 3.13and the city of Rochester. In addition to the |
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| 82 | 82 | | 3.14reporting requirements in section 14, the |
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| 83 | 83 | | 3.15commissioner must include the number of |
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| 84 | 84 | | 3.16participants served by the grant. This is a |
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| 85 | 85 | | 3.17onetime appropriation. |
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| 86 | 86 | | 3.18(e) $1,000,000 the second year is from the |
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| 87 | 87 | | 3.19workforce development fund for a grant to |
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| 88 | 88 | | 3.20Change Starts With Community for a violence |
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| 89 | 89 | | 3.21prevention program. Grant money must be |
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| 90 | 90 | | 3.22used to establish a comprehensive workforce |
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| 91 | 91 | | 3.23development initiative, specifically tailored |
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| 92 | 92 | | 3.24for at-risk youth and adults, located on site at |
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| 93 | 93 | | 3.25Shiloh Cares Food Shelf in the city of |
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| 94 | 94 | | 3.26Minneapolis. This is a onetime appropriation. |
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| 95 | 95 | | 3.27(f) $100,000 the second year is from the |
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| 96 | 96 | | 3.28workforce development fund for a grant to |
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| 97 | 97 | | 3.29InspireMSP to develop programming to assist |
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| 98 | 98 | | 3.30middle school-aged children in Minneapolis |
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| 99 | 99 | | 3.31and St. Paul to develop an interest in and |
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| 100 | 100 | | 3.32connect with the creative industry in |
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| 101 | 101 | | 3.33Minnesota. Money must be used for program |
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| 102 | 102 | | 3.34development and career exploration in the |
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| 103 | 103 | | 3.35creative industry for historically excluded |
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| 104 | 104 | | 3Section 1. |
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| 105 | 105 | | 25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC 4.1youth by providing access to essential |
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| 106 | 106 | | 4.2resources, networks, and hands-on experience. |
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| 107 | 107 | | 4.3This is a onetime appropriation. |
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| 108 | 108 | | 4.4(g) $100,000 the second year is from the |
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| 109 | 109 | | 4.5workforce development fund for a grant to |
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| 110 | 110 | | 4.6Lake County Ambulance Service to establish |
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| 111 | 111 | | 4.7a training program for Cook County and Lake |
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| 112 | 112 | | 4.8County high school students interested in |
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| 113 | 113 | | 4.9pursuing careers as emergency medical |
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| 114 | 114 | | 4.10technicians. This is a onetime appropriation. |
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| 115 | 115 | | 4.11(h) $350,000 the second year is from the |
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| 116 | 116 | | 4.12workforce development fund for a grant to the |
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| 117 | 117 | | 4.13city of Austin to develop and implement |
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| 118 | 118 | | 4.14training programs for water operators and |
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| 119 | 119 | | 4.15wastewater operators. Riverland Community |
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| 120 | 120 | | 4.16College must offer the training programs. This |
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| 121 | 121 | | 4.17is a onetime appropriation and is available |
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| 122 | 122 | | 4.18until June 30, 2027. Of this amount, the city |
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| 123 | 123 | | 4.19of Austin may use up to five percent for |
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| 124 | 124 | | 4.20administration of the program. The |
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| 125 | 125 | | 4.21commissioner must provide an annual report |
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| 126 | 126 | | 4.22by January 5 of each year until January 5, |
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| 127 | 127 | | 4.232028, regarding the use of grant funds under |
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| 128 | 128 | | 4.24this paragraph to the chairs and ranking |
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| 129 | 129 | | 4.25minority members of the legislative |
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| 130 | 130 | | 4.26committees with jurisdiction over economic |
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| 131 | 131 | | 4.27development and higher education. The report |
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| 132 | 132 | | 4.28must include the number of students enrolled |
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| 133 | 133 | | 4.29and number of students who have completed |
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| 134 | 134 | | 4.30courses funded by this appropriation. |
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| 135 | 135 | | 4.31(i) $250,000 the second year is from the |
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| 136 | 136 | | 4.32workforce development fund for a grant to the |
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| 137 | 137 | | 4.33Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches for |
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| 138 | 138 | | 4.34a STEM training and career preparation |
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| 139 | 139 | | 4.35program targeted at the needs of BIPOC youth. |
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| 140 | 140 | | 4Section 1. |
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| 141 | 141 | | 25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC 5.1The program shall serve youth who are at least |
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| 142 | 142 | | 5.211 years of age and less than 24 years of age |
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| 143 | 143 | | 5.3and shall provide career training, job skills |
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| 144 | 144 | | 5.4development, mentorship, and employment |
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| 145 | 145 | | 5.5opportunities. This is a onetime appropriation |
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| 146 | 146 | | 5.6and is available until June 30, 2027. |
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| 147 | 147 | | 5.7(j) $200,000 the second year is from the |
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| 148 | 148 | | 5.8workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 149 | 149 | | 5.9to the Jobs Foundation for direct training, |
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| 150 | 150 | | 5.10support services, safety enhancements, and |
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| 151 | 151 | | 5.11economic support for formerly incarcerated |
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| 152 | 152 | | 5.12individuals participating in the Repowered |
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| 153 | 153 | | 5.13work readiness program. This is a onetime |
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| 154 | 154 | | 5.14appropriation. |
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| 155 | 155 | | 5.15(k) $100,000 the second year is from the |
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| 156 | 156 | | 5.16workforce development fund for a grant to the |
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| 157 | 157 | | 5.17North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center, also |
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| 158 | 158 | | 5.18known as Mypitbullisfamilycom.Inc, |
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| 159 | 159 | | 5.19Community Animal Medicine Professionals |
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| 160 | 160 | | 5.20(CAMP) program to provide training, |
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| 161 | 161 | | 5.21professional development workshops, |
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| 162 | 162 | | 5.22mentorship and leadership programs, and |
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| 163 | 163 | | 5.23develop recruitment and retention strategies. |
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| 164 | 164 | | 5.24This is a onetime appropriation. |
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| 165 | 165 | | 5.25(l) $1,000,000 the second year is from the |
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| 166 | 166 | | 5.26workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 167 | 167 | | 5.27to African Immigrants Community Services |
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| 168 | 168 | | 5.28for workforce development for new |
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| 169 | 169 | | 5.29Americans. This is a onetime appropriation. |
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| 170 | 170 | | 5.30(m) $1,000,000 the second year is from the |
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| 171 | 171 | | 5.31workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 172 | 172 | | 5.32to WomenVenture for supporting child care |
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| 173 | 173 | | 5.33providers by providing business training, |
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| 174 | 174 | | 5.34mentorship, services, and educational |
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| 175 | 175 | | 5.35materials, by facilitating shared administrative |
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| 176 | 176 | | 5Section 1. |
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| 177 | 177 | | 25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC 6.1staff and pooled management of services such |
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| 178 | 178 | | 6.2as banking and payroll, by providing child |
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| 179 | 179 | | 6.3care management software and software |
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| 180 | 180 | | 6.4training, and by distributing subgrants and |
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| 181 | 181 | | 6.5loans, which may be forgivable at |
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| 182 | 182 | | 6.6WomenVenture's discretion. This is a onetime |
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| 183 | 183 | | 6.7appropriation and is available until June 30, |
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| 184 | 184 | | 6.82027. |
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| 185 | 185 | | 6.9(n) $1,000,000 the second year is from the |
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| 186 | 186 | | 6.10workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 187 | 187 | | 6.11to the Black Chamber of Commerce for |
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| 188 | 188 | | 6.12technical support to Black-owned small |
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| 189 | 189 | | 6.13businesses, for implementing initiatives to |
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| 190 | 190 | | 6.14address barriers facing the Black business |
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| 191 | 191 | | 6.15community, and for networking, mentorship, |
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| 192 | 192 | | 6.16and training programs. This is a onetime |
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| 193 | 193 | | 6.17appropriation and is available until June 30, |
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| 194 | 194 | | 6.182027. |
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| 195 | 195 | | 6.19(o) $250,000 the second year is from the |
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| 196 | 196 | | 6.20workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 197 | 197 | | 6.21to the Karen Organization of Minnesota for |
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| 198 | 198 | | 6.22job training and financial support and |
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| 199 | 199 | | 6.23incentives for job training participants. This |
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| 200 | 200 | | 6.24is a onetime appropriation. |
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| 201 | 201 | | 6.25(p) $100,000 the second year is from the |
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| 202 | 202 | | 6.26workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 203 | 203 | | 6.27to Indigenous Roots for soft skills training and |
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| 204 | 204 | | 6.28career readiness training for youth. This is a |
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| 205 | 205 | | 6.29onetime appropriation. |
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| 206 | 206 | | 6.30(q) $100,000 the second year is from the |
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| 207 | 207 | | 6.31workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 208 | 208 | | 6.32to Ramsey County for a subgrant with People |
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| 209 | 209 | | 6.33in Action to provide workforce development |
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| 210 | 210 | | 6.34programming. This amount is available until |
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| 211 | 211 | | 6.35June 30, 2026, and 40 percent of the amount |
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| 212 | 212 | | 6Section 1. |
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| 213 | 213 | | 25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC 7.1must be expended within the city of St. Paul. |
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| 214 | 214 | | 7.2Grants provided by People in Action must be |
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| 215 | 215 | | 7.3awarded through at least two requests for |
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| 216 | 216 | | 7.4proposals. This is a onetime appropriation. |
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| 217 | 217 | | 7.5(r) $500,000 the second year is from the |
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| 218 | 218 | | 7.6workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 219 | 219 | | 7.7to the Metro Youth Diversion Center to |
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| 220 | 220 | | 7.8support its Youth-Care Assessment and |
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| 221 | 221 | | 7.9Readiness Education program to enhance |
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| 222 | 222 | | 7.10workforce development opportunities for |
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| 223 | 223 | | 7.11youth with a focus on underrepresented East |
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| 224 | 224 | | 7.12African students. This is a onetime |
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| 225 | 225 | | 7.13appropriation. |
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| 226 | 226 | | 7.14(s) $174,000 the second year is from the |
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| 227 | 227 | | 7.15workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 228 | 228 | | 7.16to Independent School District No. 709, |
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| 229 | 229 | | 7.17Duluth, for a software subscription to facilitate |
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| 230 | 230 | | 7.18the career planning of students. This is a |
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| 231 | 231 | | 7.19onetime appropriation. |
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| 232 | 232 | | 7.20(t) $171,000 the second year is from the |
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| 233 | 233 | | 7.21workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 234 | 234 | | 7.22to Independent School District No. 704, |
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| 235 | 235 | | 7.23Proctor, to develop a regional career and |
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| 236 | 236 | | 7.24technical education program to serve |
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| 237 | 237 | | 7.25Independent School District No. 704, Proctor, |
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| 238 | 238 | | 7.26Independent School District No. 700, |
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| 239 | 239 | | 7.27Hermantown, and Independent School District |
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| 240 | 240 | | 7.28No. 99, Esko. This is a onetime appropriation. |
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| 241 | 241 | | 7.29(u) $1,000,000 the second year is from the |
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| 242 | 242 | | 7.30workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 243 | 243 | | 7.31to the city of Brooklyn Park for the Brooklyn |
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| 244 | 244 | | 7.32Park Small Business Center and for the city |
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| 245 | 245 | | 7.33to expand the workforce development |
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| 246 | 246 | | 7.34programming of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn |
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| 247 | 247 | | 7.35Center through workforce development |
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| 248 | 248 | | 7Section 1. |
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| 249 | 249 | | 25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC 8.1programs serving primarily underrepresented |
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| 250 | 250 | | 8.2populations, including such programs as |
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| 251 | 251 | | 8.3Brooklynk, Career Pathways, Youth |
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| 252 | 252 | | 8.4Entrepreneurship, and Community Partnership. |
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| 253 | 253 | | 8.5This is a onetime appropriation and is |
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| 254 | 254 | | 8.6available until June 30, 2027. |
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| 255 | 255 | | 8.7(v) $500,000 the second year is from the |
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| 256 | 256 | | 8.8workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 257 | 257 | | 8.9to Riverside Plaza Tenant Association to |
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| 258 | 258 | | 8.10address employment, economic, and |
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| 259 | 259 | | 8.11technology access disparities for low-income |
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| 260 | 260 | | 8.12unemployed or underemployed individuals |
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| 261 | 261 | | 8.13through training in health care, technology, |
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| 262 | 262 | | 8.14and construction or skilled trades industries. |
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| 263 | 263 | | 8.15This is a onetime appropriation. |
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| 264 | 264 | | 8.16(w) $300,000 the second year is from the |
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| 265 | 265 | | 8.17workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 266 | 266 | | 8.18to African Career, Education, and Resources, |
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| 267 | 267 | | 8.19Inc., to develop a program for health care |
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| 268 | 268 | | 8.20skills training and computer skills training in |
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| 269 | 269 | | 8.21collaboration with the Organization of |
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| 270 | 270 | | 8.22Liberians in Minnesota. This is a onetime |
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| 271 | 271 | | 8.23appropriation. |
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| 272 | 272 | | 8.24(x) $75,000 the second year is from the |
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| 273 | 273 | | 8.25workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 274 | 274 | | 8.26to Equitable Development Action for it to fund |
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| 275 | 275 | | 8.27programs and provide technical assistance to |
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| 276 | 276 | | 8.28underserved businesses. This is a onetime |
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| 277 | 277 | | 8.29appropriation. |
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| 278 | 278 | | 8.30(y) $50,000 the second year is from the |
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| 279 | 279 | | 8.31workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 280 | 280 | | 8.32to HIRPHA International for use on youth |
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| 281 | 281 | | 8.33apprenticeships, entrepreneurship training, |
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| 282 | 282 | | 8.34computer skills, and work readiness training. |
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| 283 | 283 | | 8.35This is a onetime appropriation. |
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| 284 | 284 | | 8Section 1. |
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| 285 | 285 | | 25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC 9.1(z) $200,000 the second year is from the |
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| 286 | 286 | | 9.2workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 287 | 287 | | 9.3to YWCA St. Paul for a strategic intervention |
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| 288 | 288 | | 9.4program designed to target and connect |
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| 289 | 289 | | 9.5program participants to meaningful, |
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| 290 | 290 | | 9.6sustainable living wage employment. This is |
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| 291 | 291 | | 9.7a onetime appropriation. |
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| 292 | 292 | | 9.8(aa) $50,000 the second year is from the |
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| 293 | 293 | | 9.9workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 294 | 294 | | 9.10to United Senior Lao American Association |
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| 295 | 295 | | 9.11to provide job and skills training for an |
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| 296 | 296 | | 9.12underserved population. This is a onetime |
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| 297 | 297 | | 9.13appropriation. |
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| 298 | 298 | | 9.14(bb) $100,000 the second year is from the |
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| 299 | 299 | | 9.15workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 300 | 300 | | 9.16to Hmong American Farmers Association for |
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| 301 | 301 | | 9.17workforce readiness, employment exploration, |
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| 302 | 302 | | 9.18and skills development. This is a onetime |
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| 303 | 303 | | 9.19appropriation. |
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| 304 | 304 | | 9.20(cc) $240,000 the second year is from the |
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| 305 | 305 | | 9.21workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 306 | 306 | | 9.22to MN Zej Zog for workforce readiness, |
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| 307 | 307 | | 9.23employment exploration, and skills |
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| 308 | 308 | | 9.24development. This is a onetime appropriation. |
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| 309 | 309 | | 9.25(dd) $100,000 the second year is from the |
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| 310 | 310 | | 9.26workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 311 | 311 | | 9.27to Ramsey County for a Justice Impact |
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| 312 | 312 | | 9.28Navigator to support Ramsey County residents |
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| 313 | 313 | | 9.29who have a justice impact or who are |
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| 314 | 314 | | 9.30reentering the community after incarceration |
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| 315 | 315 | | 9.31to connect to resources with a focus on |
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| 316 | 316 | | 9.32employment and training supports. Funds must |
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| 317 | 317 | | 9.33be used for a navigator pilot and other |
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| 318 | 318 | | 9.34administrative expenses such as outreach, |
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| 319 | 319 | | 9Section 1. |
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| 320 | 320 | | 25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC 10.1marketing, and resources for residents. This |
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| 321 | 321 | | 10.2is a onetime appropriation. |
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| 322 | 322 | | 10.3(ee) $100,000 the second year is from the |
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| 323 | 323 | | 10.4workforce development fund and is for a grant |
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| 324 | 324 | | 10.5to Ramsey County for a Digital Equity |
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| 325 | 325 | | 10.6Specialist to support Ramsey County residents |
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| 326 | 326 | | 10.7with digital literacy resources and skills to |
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| 327 | 327 | | 10.8connect to employment and training supports. |
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| 328 | 328 | | 10.9Funds must be used for a digital navigator |
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| 329 | 329 | | 10.10pilot serving in Ramsey County Career Labs |
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| 330 | 330 | | 10.11and community-based locations and other |
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| 331 | 331 | | 10.12administrative expenses, such as outreach, |
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| 332 | 332 | | 10.13marketing, and resources for residents. This |
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| 333 | 333 | | 10.14is a onetime appropriation. |
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| 334 | 334 | | 10.15(ff) $100,000 the second year is from the |
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| 335 | 335 | | 10.16workforce development fund for a grant to |
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| 336 | 336 | | 10.17Film North to attract a film festival. This is a |
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| 337 | 337 | | 10.18onetime appropriation. The commissioner of |
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| 338 | 338 | | 10.19employment and economic development may |
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| 339 | 339 | | 10.20enter into an interagency agreement with |
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| 340 | 340 | | 10.21Explore Minnesota, including agreements to |
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| 341 | 341 | | 10.22transfer funds and administer the grant. |
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| 342 | 342 | | 10.23(gg) $400,000 the second year is from the |
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| 343 | 343 | | 10.24workforce development fund for a grant to the |
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| 344 | 344 | | 10.25Twin Cities Urban League for support, |
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| 345 | 345 | | 10.26capacity building, and expansion of the Work |
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| 346 | 346 | | 10.27Readiness Program. This is a onetime |
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| 347 | 347 | | 10.28appropriation. |
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| 348 | 348 | | 10.29(hh) $500,000 the second year is from the |
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| 349 | 349 | | 10.30workforce development fund for a grant to |
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| 350 | 350 | | 10.31Arrowhead Opportunity Agency for the |
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| 351 | 351 | | 10.32purposes of expanding workforce development |
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| 352 | 352 | | 10.33opportunities in the region through the creation |
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| 353 | 353 | | 10.34of a regional hub building where services can |
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| 354 | 354 | | 10.35be provided. Money may be used for the costs |
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| 355 | 355 | | 10Section 1. |
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| 356 | 356 | | 25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC 11.1of acquiring and refurbishing a building to |
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| 357 | 357 | | 11.2serve as the hub. This is a onetime |
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| 358 | 358 | | 11.3appropriation and is available until June 30, |
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| 359 | 359 | | 11.42026. |
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| 360 | 360 | | 11.5(ii) $597,000 the second year is from the |
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| 361 | 361 | | 11.6workforce development fund for a grant to the |
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| 362 | 362 | | 11.7Minneapolis Downtown Council for |
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| 363 | 363 | | 11.8infrastructure and associated costs for the |
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| 364 | 364 | | 11.9Taste of Minnesota event, including but not |
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| 365 | 365 | | 11.10limited to buildout, permits, garbage services, |
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| 366 | 366 | | 11.11staffing, security, equipment rentals, signage, |
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| 367 | 367 | | 11.12and insurance. This is a onetime appropriation. |
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| 368 | 368 | | 11.13The commissioner of employment and |
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| 369 | 369 | | 11.14economic development may enter into an |
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| 370 | 370 | | 11.15interagency agreement with Explore |
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| 371 | 371 | | 11.16Minnesota, including agreements to transfer |
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| 372 | 372 | | 11.17funds and administer the grant. |
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| 373 | 373 | | 11.18(jj) $50,000 the second year is from the |
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| 374 | 374 | | 11.19general fund for a grant to Block Builders |
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| 375 | 375 | | 11.20Foundation. This appropriation must be used |
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| 376 | 376 | | 11.21for programming targeted toward at-risk youth |
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| 377 | 377 | | 11.22coaching, financial literacy education, juvenile |
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| 378 | 378 | | 11.23offender diversion programming, and |
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| 379 | 379 | | 11.24community outreach. This is a onetime |
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| 380 | 380 | | 11.25appropriation. |
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| 381 | 381 | | 11.26 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day after final enactment. |
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| 382 | 382 | | 11Section 1. |
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| 383 | 383 | | 25-02390 as introduced01/17/25 REVISOR SS/AC |
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