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Illinois secession bill passes Indiana House
A bill aimed at redrawing the Indiana-Illinois border passed out of the Indiana House Thursday with the Speaker of the House suggesting that other Midwestern states join Indiana.
Bill to explore Illinois-Indiana border passes the House
House Bill 1008, authored by Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, has been panned by Illinois leaders as a stunt. On the House floor before the vote, Huston once again emphasized Indiana’s tax rates and rattled off economic statistics and framed his measure as a way to highlight the state’s progress.
Indiana lawmakers advance plan to take counties from Illinois
A plan to have several Illinois counties join Indiana has advanced to the Indiana Senate. House Bill 1008 passed out of the House on Thursday. It now heads to the Indiana Senate, where it has been sponsored by Sen.
Illinois secession bill passes out of Indiana committee, but even supporters aren’t totally on board
A bill to redraw the Indiana-Illinois border received initial approval Monday in an Indiana House committee, but some Illinois supporters prefer to establish a new state.
Indiana House passes bill to consider 'adopting' Illinois counties that wish to secede
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Indiana House Speaker's proposal to absorb 33 Illinois counties advances
An Indiana House committee has approved House Bill 1008, sponsored by Speaker Todd Huston, to establish an Indiana-Illinois boundary adjustment commission, which would be tasked with researching the possibility of redrawing the states' boundaries.
Illinois secession bill passes Indiana legislative panel
The bill would create a commission that would make recommendations to redraw the Illinois-Indiana border. It would require approval by both state legislatures and Congress. "It's not gonna happen," Illinois Gov.
‘We’d love to have you’: Illinois secession bill earns Indiana House approval
Republican House Speaker Todd Huston’s proposal would create an Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission tasked with exploring the secession and transfer of counties that have already voted to leave the state of Illinois.
Illinois county secession bill passes Indiana House. What's next?
House Bill 1008 from Republican House Speaker Todd Huston would create a commission to study how 33 Illinois counties could join Indiana.
Indiana lawmakers debate immigration bill
Indiana lawmakers debate immigration bill
Tribune-Star Editorial: Instead of secession threat, Indiana and Illinois should collaborate
Imagine Indiana and Illinois using the strengths of their economies to help both states grow, even as they compete. Consider ...
Commission to explore Illinois-Indiana land exchange one step closer to reality
A bill aiming to explore the possibility of a land exchange between Illinois and Indiana took a step closer to reality in the Indiana legislature.
Eastern Illinois at Southern Indiana odds, tips and betting trends - February 20
Two sliding teams square off when the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (9-17, 4-12 OVC) host the Eastern Illinois Panthers ...
Indiana men's basketball coaching search should focus on competence, not fame
Stevens is much too smart for that and said so to Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman, which was actually the best gift he could have ...
Indiana Football Incoming Transfer Profile: Amariyun Knighten
Assuming he's healthy, and all signs indicate that he is, Knighten should contribute right away for Indiana. Cignetti has had ...
‘Whole different level.’ The Illinois-Indiana political divide widens amid Trump 2.0, from immigration to DEI to LGBTQ rights.
As Trump 2.0 unfolds, Illinois and Indiana take disparate approaches to the whirlwind of change that’s gripped American ...