Bill > HF2922

This bill modifies funding allocations for public educational radio stations in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill extends and adjusts appropriations for community service grants and equipment grants to public educational radio stations. The bill provides $1,382,000 in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for community service grants, which can be used to disseminate emergency information in foreign languages, with up to 4% allowed for administrative costs. Additionally, the bill allocates $142,000 in each of those fiscal years for equipment grants, which can be used for repairing, renting, purchasing, and upgrading equipment and software, including items under $500. The bill also makes a technical change by extending a one-time appropriation's availability date from June 30, 2027, to June 30, 2028. These appropriations are designed to support public educational radio stations in Minnesota, ensuring they can maintain operations, upgrade technology, and provide community services, particularly in emergency communications.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2922&ssn=0&y=2025