SF 1761

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 07/16/2021 11:01am

A bill for an act
relating to economic development; appropriating money to Emerge Community
Development.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; EMERGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
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new text begin $500,000 in fiscal year 2022 and $500,000 in fiscal year 2023 are appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to
Emerge Community Development for the Cedar-Riverside Opportunity Center and its on-site
partners to address employment and economic disparities for low-income unemployed or
underemployed individuals who are primarily East African. Funds must be used for
operations and administrative costs of the site in support of career pathways and certified
credentials, workforce readiness, financial readiness, and employment placement and
retention services. This is a onetime appropriation.
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