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This bill establishes a Veteran Relocation Bonus Program designed to attract veterans who have been involuntarily terminated from federal employment to move to and work in Minnesota. Specifically, the program offers a $10,000 grant to eligible veterans who meet several key criteria: they must be a veteran as defined by Minnesota statutes, have been involuntarily terminated from federal employment on or after January 20, 2025, not have been a Minnesota resident at the time of termination, establish Minnesota residency before January 1, 2027, and begin working at least 20 hours per week in a Minnesota-based job before January 1, 2027. The commissioner of employment and economic development will administer the program, with veterans applying through a specially designed form and receiving grants on a rolling basis. The bill appropriates $6 million from the workforce development fund for the program, with $50,000 specifically allocated for outreach and promotion to potentially eligible veterans. The program is set to run until June 30, 2027, and the commissioner is required to submit a report to legislative committees by March 1, 2027, detailing the program's implementation and outcomes.

Labor and Employment

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