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State senator invites some Maryland and Virginia counties to join West Virginia
- West Virginia State Senator Chris Rose proposed inviting 27 counties in Virginia and three in Maryland to join West Virginia to strengthen regional ties and address local issues.
- Senator Rose stated that these counties share geographic, economic, cultural, and historical connections with West Virginia, including a strong Appalachian heritage.
- The proposal requires approval from Congress and state legislatures and faces significant challenges, having only occurred three times in U.S. history.
- West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey and other officials have previously expressed interest in reuniting with Virginia counties, citing historical invitations from the 1860s.
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West Virginia state senator invites over two dozen Maryland, Virginia counties to join state
State Sen. Chris Rose unveiled the resolution in a news release, which invited 27 counties in Virginia and three in Maryland to join West Virginia. But the counties would need approval from both state legislatures and Congress.
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