Idaho may soon begin a discussion about absorbing some of its neighboring counties. The Republican state representative from Midvale, Judy Boyle, introduced a joint memorial on Wednesday asking the Democratic-controlled Oregon Legislature to discuss the Greater Idaho movement with the Idaho Legislature.
The Greater Idaho Movement has recently gained attention as a controversial effort to expand the boundaries of the state of Idaho to include certain counties in Oregon, Nevada, and Washington. The movement, which has been fueled by frustration with the current political climate, has sparked discussions and debates about the future of the western states and the idea of state boundary changes.
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