Purpose of the Bill

This bill is designed to allocate funding for a new media training and education center in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes an appropriation of $3,000,000 from Minnesota's general fund in the fiscal year 2026.
• Beneficiary: The grant is intended for the Blck Press Center for Broadcast Journalism, a nonprofit organization.
• Use of Funds: The funds will be used to acquire property and for the various stages involved in setting up the facility, including pre-design, design, construction, renovation, furnishing, and equipping.
• Project Duration: The appropriation is a one-time fund that will remain available until the project's completion or abandonment, in line with existing Minnesota statutes.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill creates a specific allocation from the general fund for the development of a media training facility, emphasizing support for educational infrastructure in journalism and media fields. It does not amend any existing laws but rather introduces a targeted funding initiative.

Relevant Terms

• Capital investment
• Media training facility
• Educational infrastructure
• Nonprofit organization
• Blck Press Center for Broadcast Journalism
• St. Paul, Minnesota