Rep. Mark Wiens

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1 million from the state's general fund to support mental health services for current and former law enforcement officers and first responders in Minnesota. The funds are designated for a nonprofit organization called Heroes Helping Heroes to provide treatment specifically for employment-related mental health challenges. The program will utilize interactive group activities and other methods to address these issues, and the money becomes available immediately after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state to issue approximately $39 million in bonds to fund a grant for the city of Stillwater. The money will be used to design, build, and equip up to three water treatment plants specifically to remove PFAS contaminants from the city's drinking water wells. The legislation also directs the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue these state bonds to provide the necessary funding. Once enacted, the funds become available immediately for the city to begin the project.