>>1915726Yes, they need to have at least 60k people, speak English (to an extent), and have a self-sufficient economy. Also, it can't be territory already owned (by another state) unless the state in question agrees to it and if Congress approves it.
I doubt Congress would allow Rhode Island and Connecticut to merge. Or that the states would agree to it. Like, just LOOk at that. Rhode Island was more Republican last election and Connecticut was almost all Demoshat. RI wouldn't be pleased to be MORE silenced.
