Twin Cities R!SE performance grants funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dave Baker and 1 co-sponsor

The bill would authorize and fund performance-based grants to Twin Cities RISE to improve employment outcomes for participants.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

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Purpose and intent

HF 1938 aims to authorize and appropriate funds for performance grants to Twin Cities RISE, a workforce development program. The bill appears to focus on enabling ongoing or expanded grants tied to program performance outcomes within the Twin Cities region, with the overarching goal of supporting workforce development and related employment outcomes.

Key provisions and changes

Funding authorization and appropriation

The bill provides for the appropriation of money specifically for Twin Cities RISE performance grants. This implies a dedicated funding stream designated to support performance-based grants to the program.

Performance-based grants

Grants are described as “performance grants,” indicating that funding would be contingent on meeting specified metrics or outcomes set by the program or funding authority.

Target program and geography

The focus is on Twin Cities RISE, a program operating in the Twin Cities metropolitan area (Minneapolis–Saint Paul) designed to assist job-seekers, likely emphasizing training, employment placement, wage outcomes, or related goals.

Who or what would be affected

Twin Cities RISE program

Would receive funding through new appropriations for performance-based grants, enabling program operations and expansion tied to achieving defined results.

Participants and job seekers

Individuals participating in Twin Cities RISE could benefit from enhanced services, training, and employment opportunities funded via the grants.

State budget and governance

State funding allocations would reflect this dedicated appropriation, with reporting and accountability requirements likely tied to grant performance.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and first reading

The bill was introduced and assigned to committees on March 5, 2025.

Referral

Referred to the House of Representatives’ committees: Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy.

Sponsors

Primary and co-sponsors include:
Co-sponsor: Cedrick Frazier
Co-sponsor: Dave Baker

Next steps (typical for this stage)

Committee consideration, potential amendments, and votes. If advanced, the bill would proceed to broader floor consideration and, if enacted, move to the Senate and governor for signature or veto.

Potential impacts and considerations

Programmatic impact

Could strengthen Twin Cities RISE by providing stable, outcome-based funding, potentially improving employment outcomes for participants.

Accountability and reporting

As a performance-based grant, expect reporting requirements on metrics such as participant placement rates, wage gains, retention, completion of training, or other defined outcomes.

Budget impact

Adds a dedicated funding line for performance grants, affecting state appropriations and potentially requiring ongoing multi-year funding depending on program performance and legislative re-appropriation in future sessions.

This summary captures the core elements available from the bill’s title and initial action history. For a complete understanding, the bill’s full text, including definitions, grant criteria, performance metrics, funding amounts, and reporting requirements, would provide precise details on outcomes and implementation.

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Twin Cities R!SE performance grants funding provided, and money appropriated.

Summary of HF 1938 (2025-2026) — Minnesota

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