Senate committee advances bill to raise library construction grant cap to $2 million On March 17, 2026, the Senate Capital Investment Committee recommended Senate File 3684, which would raise the Mary C. Murphy Library Construction Grant cap from $1 million to $2 million and clarify that community matches may include non-state funds. The committee approved an author's amendment and sent the measure to the Finance Committee.

Minnesota's Senate is pushing to double library construction grants to $2 million, aiming to meet urgent accessibility needs across rural communities.

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2026 is shaping up to be a good year for Monterey County Free Libraries. Read the full article on Monterey County Now.

2026 is shaping up to be a good year for Monterey County Free Libraries. #montereycountyfreelibraries #libraryexpansion #libraryservices #communityresources #2026budget #librarytransformation

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Mount Shasta plans library expansion and 127-acre brownfield development strategy City initiates RFP for affordable housing development amidst discussions with potential developers.

Mount Shasta is taking bold steps toward community growth, with plans for a library expansion and the development of a 127-acre brownfield site for affordable housing!

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Eastlake Community Library launches $1.5 million capital campaign for expansion Library Director Lois announces vision and fundraising efforts during Book for Brunch event.

The Eastlake Community Library is embarking on an ambitious $1.5 million capital campaign to expand its facilities and enhance services for the community!

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Exciting news for our community! 🎉 The Arverne Library is officially expanding! We broke ground today to celebrate the new chapter for this vital community hub. Stay tuned for updates as we build a bigger, better space to learn, grow, and connect. 📚✨ #LibraryExpansion #CommunityFirst #QueensLibrary