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Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy

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Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy

3/8/2021
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HF 260 (Wazlawik) Retaining early educators through attaining incentives now grant program established
Ann McCully, Executive Director, Child Care Aware of MN
Kath Church, Creative Children Childcare/Casa di Creativa Bambini
Emily Hernandez, Child Care Center Teacher at New Horizons in St. Paul
Sharyl Kalal, Little Beginnings Child Care & Preschool

HF 411 (Olson) Greater Minnesota child care facility program funding provided, and money appropriated.
Scott McMahon, Executive Director, Greater Minnesota Partnership
Pat Baustian, Mayor, City of Luverne
Scott Marquardt, Senior Vice President, Southwest Initiative Foundation
Karen DeVos, Owner, Little Learners, Ada, MN
Tammy Loosbrock, CEO, Sanford Health Luverne

HF 412 (Olson) Child care provider grant to increase numbers funding provide, reports required, and money appropriated.
Cisa Keller, Senior Vice President for Early Childhood Quality Development, Think Small
Nancy Jost, Director of Early Childhood, West Central Initiative Foundation
Mary Rotter, Owner, Laker Prep Early Childhood Center

If you would like to testify please contact Travis Reese at travis.reese@house.mn at least three hours prior to the start of the hearing.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp NOTE: HTV 1 and HTV 2 will provide live closed captioning. Video archives of meetings streamed on HTV 3, 4, and 5 will have closed captions added. Other reasonable accessibility accommodations may be made with advance notice.

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation, please contact Jenny Nash at: jenny.nash@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-4122. Please do not contact her with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda.

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/permrule.asp
Bills Added:
HF260 (Wazlawik) - Retaining early educators through attaining incentives now grant program established, early educator incentive programs modified, reports required, and money appropriated.
HF411 (Olson) - Greater Minnesota child care facility program funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF412 (Olson) - Child care provider grant to increase numbers funding provided, reports required, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
CGMC Child Care Facilities.pdf (3/8/2021)
CGMC Childcare Crisis.pdf (3/8/2021)
Childcare-in-rural-Minnesota-after-2020 (2).pdf (3/8/2021)
HF 260 letter of support- Firdaus Aden.pdf (3/8/2021)
HF 260 letter of support- Leah Glaser.pdf (3/8/2021)
HF 260 letter of support- Martha Effertz.pdf (3/8/2021)
HF 260 letter of support-Videhi Larson.pdf (3/8/2021)
MCCA Support Child Care & REETAIN 3-8-21.pdf (3/8/2021)
Northland_ChildCareShortageNortheasternMN__7-18. (1).pdf (3/8/2021)
REETAIN one-pager February 2021 final-v2.pdf (3/8/2021)
Supporting Minnesota's Early Childhood Workforce - Feb .pdf (3/8/2021)
T.E.A.C.H. one-pager Feb 2021 final v2.pdf (3/8/2021)
HF260 testimony 3 8 2021.pdf (3/8/2021)
SMIDWY-Admi21030809580.pdf (3/8/2021)

Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy

3/5/2021
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HF 728 (Lee) Redevelopment appropriation bond issuance authorized for areas damaged by civil unrest, and money appropriated.
Dr. Ali Barbarawi, Owner, Chicago Lake Dental
Elias Usso, Owner & Pharmacist, Seward Pharmacy
Abe Demaaj, Owner, G&L Furniture
Joyce Sanders, Owner, Urban 29 LLC
Jin Lim, Owner, 7 Mile Sportswear
Henry Jimenez, Executive Director, Latino Economic Development
Allison Sharkey, Executive Director, Lake Street Council
Erik Hansen, Economic Development Director, City of Minneapolis
Jim Terrell, Business Development Program Supervisor, City of Minneapolis
Mike Temali, CEO, Neighborhood Development Center
Yamileth Carachure, Unidos MN
Chad Kulas, Executive Director, Midway Chamber
Va-Megn Thoj, Executive Director, AEDA
Nicolle Goodman, Director of Planning and Economic Development, City of St Paul
Alfredo Martel, CEO/President, MEDA
Hollies Winston, Owner, Guaranteed America.– Catalyst Project Manager

HF 1844 (Davnie) Creating the civil unrest immediate relief program; requiring reports; appropriating money
Hashi, Owner, Safari Express at Midtown Global Market
Najib Negre, JiJiga Business Center
Bruce Corrie
Simon Trautmann, Richfield City Council member

HF 6 (Noor) PROMISE Act
John-Paul Yates, Director of Public Policy, MPLS Regional Chamber
Alfredo Martel, CEO/President, MEDA
Anil Segat, Owner, Flint Capital
Dolly Agnew, Founder, Papa Legba
Gene Gelgula, CEO, African Economic Development Services
Feraol Debo - ITC Transit – School Bussing
Enrique Blanco, Operations Director, Latino Economic Development Center LEDC
Andrea Castillo, LuviFood
Anisha Murphy, Director of Community Advancement, Community Reinvestment Fund

If you would like to testify please contact Travis Reese at travis.reese@house.mn at least three hours prior to the start of the hearing.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp NOTE: HTV 1 and HTV 2 will provide live closed captioning. Video archives of meetings streamed on HTV 3, 4, and 5 will have closed captions added. Other reasonable accessibility accommodations may be made with advance notice.

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation, please contact Jenny Nash at: jenny.nash@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-4122. Please do not contact her with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda.

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/permrule.asp
Bills Added:
HF6 (Noor) - PROMISE Act established, grant and loan program established for businesses affected by civil unrest, sales and use tax items exempted, property tax abatement required, and money appropriated.
HF728 (Lee) - Redevelopment appropriation bond issuance authorized for areas damaged by civil unrest, report required, and money appropriated.
HF1844 (Davnie) - Civil unrest immediate relief program created, reports required, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
H0006DE1.pdf (3/4/2021)
3-5 MCCD Redevelopment Funding Support.pdf (3/4/2021)
Written Testimony_HF 6_MN Realtors (3-4-21).pdf (3/4/2021)
H0728A3.pdf (3/4/2021)
AIA MN HF 6 support letter.pdf (3/4/2021)
HF6 MHA Testimony.pdf (3/4/2021)
H1844DE1.pdf (3/4/2021)
LIUNA Letter Smith to Support HF748.pdf (3/4/2021)

Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy

3/3/2021
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HF 819 (Koegel) Redevelopment grant and demolition loans, Minnesota investment fund, and job creation fund funding provided; and money appropriated.
Charlie Vander Aarde – Metro Cities
Samantha DiMaggio – City of Le Sueur
Scott Hickok – City of Fridley
Jason Brisson – City of Worthington

HF 600 (Winkler) Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization
- Discussion on HF 600 will be limited to the jurisdiction of this committee.
Bill English, Northside Job Creation Team
Clemon Dabney III
Steve Kalina, President/CEO, Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association
Sam Strong, Director of Economic Development and Planning, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
Elaine Rasmussen
Laura Monn Ginsburg, Blunt Strategies
Judson (Kim) Bemis
Carter Casmaer, MD, Emergency Care Consultants
Tom Gallagher, JD, Gallagher Criminal Defense
Candace Mead
Cameron Henderson, Stigma Hemp
Chris Wright, Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party
Jocelyn Liska, Christensen Group
Mike McStott, Granite City Jobbing
Roxanne Deedrick, EnviroStar Ingredients
Evan Sallee, Fair State Brewing Cooperative
Elliot Ginsburg, JD, Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen, P.A.

Due to time constraints, the committee is no longer accepting requests for testifying during the hearing. The committee will still accept written testimony, if you would like to submit any please send it to Travis Reese at travis.reese@house.mn

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp NOTE: HTV 1 and HTV 2 will provide live closed captioning. Video archives of meetings streamed on HTV 3, 4, and 5 will have closed captions added. Other reasonable accessibility accommodations may be made with advance notice.

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation, please contact Jenny Nash at: jenny.nash@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-4122. Please do not contact her with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda.

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/permrule.asp
Bills Added:
HF600 (Winkler) - Omnibus cannabis bill.
HF819 (Koegel) - Redevelopment grant and demolition loans, Minnesota investment fund, and job creation fund funding provided; and money appropriated.
Attachments:
Job Creation Fund Projects 2016-21.pdf (3/2/2021)
Minnesota Investment Fund Projects 2016-21.pdf (3/2/2021)
H0600A11.pdf (3/2/2021)
MNChamber_HF600RecreationalMarijuana_3.3.21.pdf (3/2/2021)
LMC Written Testimony - HF 819 .pdf (3/2/2021)
HF 600 Minneapolis SSDP Letter of Support 3-3.pdf (3/3/2021)
Economic Benefits of Brownfiel.PDF (3/3/2021)
JCF, MIF, and Redevelopment Te.PDF (3/3/2021)
Redevelopment Grant Program Ha.PDF (3/3/2021)
BERRIS_Letter to Committee_HF600.pdf (3/3/2021)
2021-03-03 House Workforce - Sensi Change MN.pdf (3/3/2021)
SAM-MN One Pager Workplace Costs of Marijuana.pdf (3/3/2021)
HF 600 - Testimony from Marcus Harcus.pdf (3/3/2021)
HF 600 - Testimony from Tyler Stresnak.pdf (3/3/2021)
HF 600 - Testimony from Cass Malak.pdf (3/3/2021)

Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy

3/1/2021
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HF 1054 (Greenman) Wage credits modified
Meg Luger, Education Minnesota
Teresa Jakubowski, Bus Driver ISD 196
Rachel Godnai, ParaEducator Cloquet Schools
Rochelle Stoffel, Middle School Clerk SPPS
Tracey Trouten, ESP Osseo
Brian Aldes, Teamsters 320

HF 1035 (Noor) Unemployment; eligibility appeal determination timeline modified.
Jessica Webster, Legal Aid

HF 1034 (Noor) Secondary student eligibility modified.
Matt Norris, Policy Director at Youthprise
Cole Stevens, Youth Advocate
Omariasha Houston, Youth Advocate

If you would like to testify please contact Travis Reese at travis.reese@house.mn at least three hours prior to the start of the hearing.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp NOTE: HTV 1 and HTV 2 will provide live closed captioning. Video archives of meetings streamed on HTV 3, 4, and 5 will have closed captions added. Other reasonable accessibility accommodations may be made with advance notice.

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation, please contact Jenny Nash at: jenny.nash@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-4122. Please do not contact her with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda.

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/permrule.asp
Bills Added:
HF1034 (Noor) - Unemployment insurance eligibility modified, and appeal window extended.
HF1035 (Noor) - Unemployment insurance trust fund replenished, policy changes made, and money appropriated.
HF1054 (Greenman) - Wage credits modified.
Attachments:
H1034DE2.pdf (2/25/2021)
CDFMN Letter HF1034 Final.pdf (3/1/2021)
HF 1054 Contractor Unemployment.pdf (3/1/2021)

Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy

2/24/2021
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HF 845 (Agbaje) Twin Cities R!SE performance grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
Tom Streitz, CEO, Twin Cities R!SE
Angel Smith

HF 721 (Her) International Institute of Minnesota performance grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
Jane Graupman, Executive Director, International Institute of Minnesota
Daniel Onyancha

HF 919 (Sandstede) Minnesota Diversified Industries, Inc. grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
Eric Black, President
Jeanne Eglinton, Director of Employment Services
Delmon Smith, Production Employee

HF 715 (Greenman) Construction Careers Foundation grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
Dan McConnell, Business Manager, Minneapolis Building and Construction Trades Council
Gary Thaden, Board Chair, Construction Careers Foundation
Pat Wagner, Executive Director, Construction Careers Foundation
Sam Ebute, Trades Navigator, Construction Careers Foundation

If you would like to testify please contact Travis Reese at travis.reese@house.mn at least three hours prior to the start of the hearing.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp NOTE: HTV 1 and HTV 2 will provide live closed captioning. Video archives of meetings streamed on HTV 3, 4, and 5 will have closed captions added. Other reasonable accessibility accommodations may be made with advance notice.

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation, please contact Jenny Nash at: jenny.nash@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-4122. Please do not contact her with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda.

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/permrule.asp
Bills Added:
HF715 (Greenman) - Construction Careers Foundation grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF721 (Her) - International Institute of Minnesota performance grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF845 (Agbaje) - Twin Cities R!SE performance grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF919 (Sandstede) - Minnesota Diversified Industries, Inc. grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
TCR_FactSheet (Legislative-1-21.1).pdf (2/18/2021)
CCP Final Report Abridged.pdf (2/22/2021)
Current Statewide Activities.pdf (2/22/2021)
International Institute of MN Legislative Request_2021.pdf (2/22/2021)
LMC Comments on HF 715 - 2-24-2021.pdf (2/24/2021)
Metro Cities - Construction Careers Funding Support H Jobs 2.24.21.pdf (2/24/2021)
MDI 2020 Case for Support.pdf (2/24/2021)
MDI Case for Support February 2021 5.pdf (2/24/2021)
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