Minnesota HF861 appropriates funds for public safety radio grants to five counties for ARMER system participation.

Minnesota HF861 allocates funds from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of public safety. The money is designated for grants to Rock, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Roseau, and Red Lake counties. These grants aim to support participation in the statewide Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) public safety radio communication system. Each county will receive $300,000, contingent on a 50 percent match from nonstate sources. The funds must be used for purchasing or upgrading portable and mobile radios and related equipment that is interoperable with the ARMER system.

Minnesota HF861 appropriates funds for public safety radio grants to five counties for ARMER system participation.

Minnesota HF861 allocates funds from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of public safety. The money is designated for grants to Rock, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Roseau, and Red Lake counties. These grants aim to support participation in the statewide Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) public safety radio communication system. Each county will receive $300,000, contingent on a 50 percent match from nonstate sources. The funds must be used for purchasing or upgrading portable and mobile radios and related equipment that is interoperable with the ARMER system.