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Duluth Promise initiative wins local and higher‑education support in committee hearing
Summary
House File 8‑49, the Duluth Promise initiative, drew bipartisan support and testimony from Duluth Public Schools and local colleges about expanding dual credit, technical training, and employer partnerships; the committee laid the bill over for further consideration.
The House Workforce, Labor and Economic Development Policy and Finance Committee heard testimony on House File 8‑49, a bipartisan proposal to establish the Duluth Promise initiative — a locally coordinated effort to expand dual‑credit, technical training and career pathways for Duluth students.
Proponents said the initiative would align K‑12, higher education and local employers to create equitable access to…
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