SF3276
St. Paul media training and education facility appropriation
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF2866
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to secure funding for the development of a media training and education facility in St. Paul, Minnesota. This facility will be operated by a nonprofit organization to support education in broadcast journalism.
Main Provisions
- Funding Amount: The bill proposes an appropriation of $3,000,000.
- Source of Funds: The money will come from Minnesota's general fund.
- Recipient: The grant will be awarded to the Blck Press Center for Broadcast Journalism, a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
- Use of Funds: The allocation is intended for acquiring property, as well as the predesign, design, construction, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of the new facility.
- Location: The facility will be located in the city of St. Paul.
Significant Changes
- This bill does not suggest changes to existing laws but rather provides a one-time financial investment to support the establishment of the media training and education center.
Relevant Terms
- Capital investment
- Media training
- Education facility
- Broadcast journalism
- Nonprofit organization
- St. Paul
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| April 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee