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This bill provides funding for public television in Minnesota through three specific grant types to be administered by the commissioner of administration. The bill appropriates $1,750,000 in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for matching grants, $350,000 in each fiscal year for equipment grants, and $1,000,000 in each fiscal year for block grants, all sourced from the general fund. Before allocating these grants, the commissioner must first consider recommendations from the Minnesota Public Television Association. These grants will be distributed under Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.13, which likely outlines the specific criteria and purposes for public television funding. The bill ensures ongoing financial support for public television stations over a two-year period, helping to maintain and potentially improve public television infrastructure and programming in the state.

Government Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1377&ssn=0&y=2025