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Senate committee hears veterans’ testimony on Helmets to Hard Hats program; bill laid over for inclusion
Summary
Senate File 17‑56, which would support the Minnesota Helmets to Hard Hats program connecting veterans to registered‑apprenticeship construction careers, was heard with testimony from program staff and veterans. The committee adopted an author's amendment and laid the bill over for possible inclusion.
Senate File 17‑56, presented March 4 by Senator Erik Kupak, authorizes support for Minnesota’s Helmets to Hard Hats program, which connects veterans, reservists and transitioning service members to registered apprenticeship opportunities in the construction trades.
“Helmets to Hard Hats is a national nonprofit organization that connects the National Guard, Reserve, retired and transitioning active‑duty military members with skilled training and quality careers in the construction industry,” Senator Erik Kupak said, offering the bill’s author’s…
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