Greater Idaho

The idea of moving the Idaho/Oregon border appears to be gaining traction in Boise.  Former Oregon House Speaker Mark Simmons, who lives in Elgin (outside of LaGrande), testified recently before Idaho’s House State Affairs Committee, in support of the Greater Idaho Movement.   "We se...

On Wednesday, the Idaho House of Representatives’ State Affairs Committee unanimously awarded a bill number to legislation that would invite Oregon to being talks about relocating the state line.  The Greater Idaho Movement looks to incorporate portions of eastern and central Oregon into the Gem State.  House Joint M...

An effort to move Oregon’s border gained support in last week’s election.  Leader of the Greater Idaho Movement Mike McCarter said Morrow County voters want County Commissioners to hold meetings on the idea.  And a 2020 request in Jefferson County was met with confusion by Commissioners, since they have no power to change a state’s border.   “The citizens signed a petit...

The Greater Idaho Movement has changed its proposed map, trimming the amount of Oregon that would break away and join the Gem state. Mike McCarter, President of “Move Oregon’s Border”, said they decided to remove the southern Oregon coast. “So, it start ...