Minnesota HF4591 modifies eligibility criteria for noncommercial radio station grants and appropriates funds for the Association of Minnesota Public.

Minnesota HF4591 amends the eligibility criteria for noncommercial radio station grants, requiring stations to meet specific operational and programming standards. These include holding a valid FCC license, broadcasting a minimum daily schedule, producing local programming, and maintaining a certain annual operating income. The bill also appropriates $165,000 for fiscal year 2027 to the commissioner for grants to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio to help its member stations consolidate resources and expenses.

Minnesota HF4591 modifies eligibility criteria for noncommercial radio station grants and appropriates funds for the Association of Minnesota Public.

Minnesota HF4591 amends the eligibility criteria for noncommercial radio station grants, requiring stations to meet specific operational and programming standards. These include holding a valid FCC license, broadcasting a minimum daily schedule, producing local programming, and maintaining a certain annual operating income. The bill also appropriates $165,000 for fiscal year 2027 to the commissioner for grants to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio to help its member stations consolidate resources and expenses.