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This bill appropriates $4,750,000 from the workforce development fund in fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of employment and economic development, specifically for a grant to the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL). The funding is designated to help MCIL acquire land and complete a comprehensive renovation and expansion of their existing facility located on Robert Street in St. Paul. The project aims to enhance the center's ability to provide crucial services for individuals with disabilities in the seven-county metropolitan area, including independent living support, vocational assistance, case management, and other important services. The appropriation is a one-time funding allocation and will remain available until the project is either completed or abandoned, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642. The bill emphasizes improving infrastructure and service capabilities for people with disabilities in the metropolitan region.

Labor and Employment

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