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House approves jobs, labor and economic development budget with labor protections and targeted grants
Summary
Senate File 17, funding DEED, DLI and workforce programs, passed the House after debate on earned sick-and-safe time, paid family medical leave and workforce grants, including UI extension for miners.
The Minnesota House passed Senate File 17, the biennial budget bill funding job, labor and economic development agencies, after the House suspended its rules to take up the conference agreement. Sponsors said the bill funds the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), Explore Minnesota, the Film Board, Bureau of Mediation Services and related programs, and includes a mix of funding, reforms and competitive grant changes.
Co-chair Representative Dave Pinto said the measure funds…
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