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Senate committee advances changes to Border City enterprise zone bill after city leaders testify
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Senate File 2754, which would update Minnesota's Border City Enterprise Zone program for five cities along the North Dakota and South Dakota borders, moved forward in the Minnesota Senate Tax Committee on April 3 after committee members adopted an author's amendment and heard city officials testify in favor.
Senate File 2754, which would update Minnesota's Border City Enterprise Zone program for five cities along the North Dakota and South Dakota borders, moved forward in the Minnesota Senate Tax Committee on April 3 after committee members adopted an author's amendment and heard several city officials testify in favor.
Proponents told the committee the program helps border cities retain and attract businesses that might relocate to neighboring states with lower taxes or different incentives. Mayor Shelley Carlson of Moorhead said the bill would give cities more flexibility to “use those tools citywide” and help attract service, restaurant and experience-based businesses that community members are demanding. Carlson also recounted…
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