St. Paul and West St. Paul; grant funding provided for economic development and job retention efforts for small businesses, and money appropriated.

HF 3091 appropriates $3 million to St. Paul and $2 million to West St. Paul for economic development grants targeting small businesses. The funds, available through June 2027, support businesses with 10 or fewer full-time equivalent employees through technical assistance, no-interest loans, forgivable loans, and operating expense grants. St. Paul will partner with the West Side Community Organization, while West St. Paul will work with the Residents of Color Collective. The bill directly affects small business owners in these communities by providing financial support to retain jobs and foster local economic growth.