SF 1120

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to economic development; appropriating money
for a grant to the Blandin Foundation.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $250,000 in fiscal year 2006 is appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic
development for a grant to the Blandin Foundation for the "get
broadband" program. This appropriation must be matched equally
by nonstate funds and is available until expended. Expenditures
made by the Blandin Foundation beginning December 1, 2004, may
be used as match for this appropriation. The "get broadband"
program must be designed to increase the use of broadband-based
technologies by businesses, schools, health care organizations,
government organizations, and the general public.
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