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This bill appropriates a total of $18 million ($9 million in fiscal year 2026 and $9 million in fiscal year 2027) from the state general fund to the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents, specifically for the Natural Resources Research Institute's Minnesota Green Iron Initiative. The initiative aims to advance industrial decarbonization through a multifaceted approach that includes developing hydrogen technologies, leveraging renewable energy resources, improving infrastructure, and maintaining strong community engagement. The funding is intended to support research and development efforts to reduce carbon emissions in industrial processes, with a particular focus on the iron and steel industry, which is significant in Minnesota. By supporting this initiative, the bill seeks to promote more environmentally sustainable industrial practices and potentially create economic opportunities in green technology.

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