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Bill would expand Latino Economic Development Center capacity for statewide small-business and workforce services

2288096 · February 11, 2025
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Senate File 922 would appropriate $2 million per year (FY 2026 and 2027) to the Latino Economic Development Center to expand capital, lending and training services across Minnesota's regional labor markets; the committee laid the bill over for possible inclusion.

Senate File 922 would appropriate $2 million for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) to expand statewide business advising, training and lending, including support for emerging farmers and land acquisition.

Senator Hurst (sponsor) said LEDC has helped hundreds of micro-entrepreneurs since 2003 and…

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