Jobs and Economic Development Committee

Three Bills to Address the Child Care Crisis in Greater Minnesota Championed by Senator Aric Putnam Heard in the Jobs and Economic Development Committee

ST. PAUL, Minn. – On Wednesday, the Senate Jobs and Economic Development Committee heard three bills (SF 1610, SF 1611, and SF 1612) championed by Senator Aric Putnam (DFL-St. Cloud) that would work to solve the childcare crisis in Greater Minnesota and support people and business who do this important work.   

Senator Heather Gustafson’s Bill to Fund the White Bear Center for the Arts High School Internship Program Receives Hearing in Jobs and Economic Development Committee

ST. PAUL, Minn. — On Monday, Senator Heather Gustafson’s (DFL-Vadnais Heights) bill to provide $1.2 million in funding to the White Bear Center for the Arts High School Internship Program Received its first Hearing in the Jobs and Economic Development Committee. In response, Senator Gustafson released the following statement:

Senator Judy Seeberger Bill to Fund Non-Profit Providing Temporary Housing for Firefighter Burn Victims and their Families Heard in Jobs and Economic Development Committee

ST. PAUL, Minn. — On Monday, Senator Judy Seeberger’s (DFL-Afton) bill that would provide $3.5 million to Firefighters for Healing to create a facility to provide temporary housing for burn victims, first responders, and their families was heard in the Jobs and Economic Development Committee. In response, Senator Seeberger released the following statement: