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In Northern California, the State of Jefferson initiative represents a response to the perceived neglect of rural issues by urban-centric governance. Stringing together a sense of identity and resistance, this movement aims at creating a new state to address the grievances of its constituents within a fragmented political landscape.
Similarly, the Greater Idaho initiative seeks to realign Oregon's borders to reflect political and cultural compatibility with neighboring Idaho. Both movements reflect a yearning for self-determination and proper representation but face legislative hurdles that undermine their viability.