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MN HF1938

Twin Cities R!SE performance grants funding provided, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
03/05/2025
In Committee
03/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to workforce development; appropriating money for performance grants to Twin Cities R!SE.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $2 million total ($1 million in fiscal year 2026 and $1 million in fiscal year 2027) from the workforce development fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development. The funds are designated as performance grants to Twin Cities R!SE, a nonprofit organization focused on providing job training to individuals who face significant employment barriers. The appropriation is considered "onetime" funding and will be available until June 30, 2028. Twin Cities R!SE will use these grants to support training programs designed to help people who may have difficulty finding employment, potentially including individuals with limited work history, past criminal records, or other challenges that make traditional job searching difficult. The bill aims to support workforce development by investing in specialized training that can help connect marginalized job seekers with employment opportunities.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy (on 03/05/2025)

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