RELEASE: Rep. Grossell Introduces the Rocks and Cows Act Along with Border Members

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Rep. Grossell Introduces the Rocks and Cows Act Along With Border Members

St. Paul, MN — Representative Matt Grossell (R – Clearbrook) along with fellow Greater Minnesota Representatives have introduced the Rocks and Cows Act. Members with districts along the affected borders have been especially supportive of this bill. This Legislation would create a State Boundary Adjustment Planning Commission to study and make recommendations on a pathway for North and South Dakota to annex desiring counties into their respective borders.

This will be a bipartisan commission with members appointed by both the majority and minority in the House and Senate as well as by the Governor. These members will seek input from stakeholders and expertise from other states that have proposed similar boundary changes.

Economic relief and hearing the voices of rural communities are important goals of this legislation. As taxes continue to raise and decision-making gets centralized around the metro many are looking for some independence. “We are standing up for the future of our families as Minnesota trends towards such extremes on tax and social policy.” Said Rep. Grossell on the motivation for leading the charge on the Rocks and Cows Act.

Elected officials in both North and South Dakota have already been contacted to discuss the future this legislation could bring for their states. “I look forward to finding a solution that is amicable to everyone involved and provides a prosperous future for all of our states.” Concluded Representative Grossell.

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