The Minnesota State Energy Sector Partnership (MSESP) requests proposals from businesses and organizations in Minnesota that present innovative projects for Minnesota to “skill up while greening up.” Any business or organization based in Minnesota is eligible to apply for funds. The purpose of the funding is to train Minnesotans in the occupational skills of energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. Click headline for details.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 class of inductees to the Minnesota Science and Technology Hall of Fame. The nomination criteria, on-line form, and information on the selection process are posted at http://msthalloffame.org/form.htm Click headline for details.
Members of the Legislative Commission on Planning and Fiscal Policy’s Balanced Budget Subcommittee received an update this week from Minnesota Management and Budget, or MMB, about the state’s cash situation. MMB Budget Deputy Commissioner Jim Schowalter told committee members that Minnesota will not have to borrow money to pay its bills this spring, but cash flow shortfalls are still a possibility for later this year. Schowalter said fiscal year 2011 has deep cash problems right now. Click headline for more information.
Are you interested in meeting a candidate that could be the next governor of Minnesota? Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak is running for the Democratic endorsement to run against the Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota in November of 2010. R.T. Rybak will be having a meet and greet Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. in the CMU room 203. The event is free and open to the public so stop by and ask R.T. any questions you have. The event is hosted by the MSUM College Democrats!
Yesterday Minnesota Management & Budget (MMB) released the November 2009 economic forecast for the State of Minnesota which projects a $1.203 billion deficit for the current 2010-2011 biennium due to an extended weakness in the economy. For the next biennium, 2012-13, a $5.426 billion deficit is being projected without adjustment for inflation reflecting the use of many one-time solutions, including the federal stimulus funds that do not continue beyond fiscal year 2011. Click the headline for details and to find out when the next town hall meetings will be held.