Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funding for the development of a media training and education facility in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes an appropriation of $3,000,000 for the fiscal year 2026.
• The funds are to be provided to Blck Press Center for Broadcast Journalism, a nonprofit organization.
• The funding will cover the costs associated with acquiring property and pre-designing, designing, constructing, renovating, furnishing, and equipping the new facility.
• This funding is a one-time appropriation and will remain available until the project is completed or abandoned.

Significant Changes

• The bill introduces funding specifically aimed at supporting media training infrastructure, which may impact vocational opportunities in St. Paul by enhancing education and training in broadcast journalism.

Relevant Terms

media training, education facility, St. Paul, Blck Press Center, broadcast journalism, capital investment, nonprofit organization, appropriation