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This bill provides funding appropriations for public television in Minnesota, specifically directing the commissioner of administration to allocate funds after consulting with the Minnesota Public Television Association. The bill specifies three types of grants: matching grants, equipment grants, and block grants. For matching grants, the bill appropriates $1,750,000 in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027; for equipment grants, it appropriates $350,000 in each of those fiscal years; and for block grants, it appropriates $1,000,000 in each of those fiscal years. All funds will be drawn from the general fund and distributed under Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.13. The bill requires the commissioner to consider recommendations from the Minnesota Public Television Association when allocating these grants, which are intended to support the operations and equipment needs of public television stations in the state.

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