Minnesota SF5197: Duluth office of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation grant appropriation

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to economic development; appropriating money for a grant to the Duluth office of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation. new text begin [ADDED: $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to the Duluth office of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation to advance equitable economic development in northeast Minnesota by strengthening community-based organizations, enhancing commercial corridor vitality and economic development, and expanding access to resources and tech.

From the introduced text, April 21, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to economic development; appropriating money for a grant to the Duluth office of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation. new text begin [ADDED: $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to the Duluth office of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation to advance equitable economic development in northeast Minnesota by strengthening community-based organizations, enhancing commercial corridor vitality and economic development, and expanding access to resources and technical assistance through the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Network. Grant money may be used for workshops, community and organizational networking and learning experiences, staff resources, leveraging additional grant dollars, and as lending capital. This is a onetime appropriation.] new text end

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Sponsors

• Jen McEwen (D) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 22, 2026: Referred to Jobs and Economic Development
2. April 22, 2026: Introduction and first reading