Bill > SF3664

This bill appropriates a total of $15,730,000 from the Workforce Development Fund and the General Fund for various jobs and economic development initiatives in fiscal year 2027, with some appropriations available for longer periods. * **Workforce Development Fund Appropriations:** * $100,000 to Wallin Education Partners for career development programs. * $130,000 to New Pathways for pre-employment and job readiness programming for homeless families. * $250,000 to People Serving People for pre-employment and job readiness services for homeless parents and adults. * $250,000 to the Minnesota News Media Institute for a local news talent pipeline program, including paid internships. * $150,000 to Appetite For Change for youth workforce training in urban agriculture and culinary arts. * $250,000 to 180 Degrees for youth and young adult employment readiness and career exposure. * $300,000 to The Cookie Cart for youth workforce training in a nonprofit bakery. * $500,000 to the Hmong American Partnership for job training and employment services. * $1,000,000 for the Getting to Work Grant Program. * Up to 3% of these Workforce Development Fund appropriations may be used for administrative costs. * **General Fund Appropriations:** * $2,000,000 to Enterprise Minnesota, Inc. for investments in Minnesota manufacturers and operations. * $100,000 to Ignite Businesswomen Investment Group Foundation for capacity building and business development support for women entrepreneurs. * $1,500,000 to a Minnesota-based automotive component manufacturer for expansion. This grant requires reporting on job creation and other metrics, with a final report due by February 1, 2028. * $7,000,000 to the city of Chaska for costs associated with hosting future PGA of America championship-level events, available until June 30, 2029. * Up to 2% of these General Fund appropriations may be used for administrative costs. * **Rural Cancer Institute Pilot Program:** Appropriations for this program in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are available until June 30, 2028, and must prioritize Minnesota clinicians and students. * **Cancellations:** * Unobligated amounts from a 2021 appropriation are canceled. * $4,633,000 from the fiscal year 2024 Minnesota Forward Fund account appropriation is canceled. * **Transfer:** $4,633,000 is transferred from the Minnesota Forward Fund account to the General Fund in fiscal year 2027. * **Judicial Officials:** The bill amends statutes to include unemployment insurance judges and paid leave appeals judges as judicial officials for certain purposes.