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SF2573 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Public educational radio stations appropriation

Related bill: HF2321

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to allocate funds to public educational radio stations in Minnesota. The goal is to support these stations in acquiring and producing quality content that can enhance educational and cultural programming.

Main Provisions

  • Funding Allocation: The bill proposes appropriating $2,225,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $2,225,000 for fiscal year 2027. This money is earmarked from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
  • Recipient and Use of Funds: The funds are directed to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations. The money will be used specifically for production and acquisition grants. These grants are intended to bolster the programming capabilities of these radio stations.

Significant Changes

  • This bill introduces a new funding initiative, supplementing existing financial resources available to Minnesota's public educational radio stations. Essentially, these appropriations provide ongoing support, helping to ensure the continuation and enhancement of educational and cultural content.

Relevant Terms

  • Appropriation
  • Public educational radio stations
  • Arts and cultural heritage fund
  • Production and acquisition grants
  • Minnesota Statutes section 129D.19

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy

Citations

 
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