Can Indiana take Illinois counties? | wthr.com
19 hours ago · INDIANAPOLIS — On Jan. 14, 2025, Indiana House Republicans outlined their priorities for the 2025 Indiana legislative session, including creating a commission to possibly add several Illinois counties to the state of Indiana. Those counties, now 33 in total, have voted to leave the state of ...
Proposal to redraw Indiana-Illinois boundaries - WISH-TV
1 day ago · Huston’s bill would set up a 10-member commission, with five each from Illinois and Indiana. If the commission recommends any changes to Indiana’s boundaries, both the Illinois and Indiana ...
Illinois counties should secede and join Indiana, its House …
19 hours ago · The legislation from Huston, who represents an Indianapolis suburb, would create the “Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission,” the Star reported on Tuesday. Indiana House Republicans listed the proposal as one their top priorities for the 2025 legislative session. Huston said the bill isn’t meant to “stir up trouble with ...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responds to Indiana's secession bill
13 hours ago · Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called a bill proposed in the Republican-led Indiana General Assembly that would explore how Illinois counties could secede and join Indiana "a stunt" that is ...
Indiana Republicans propose annexing some Illinois counties
18 hours ago · If the legislation passes, the Indiana General Assembly would create an “Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission,” which would be tasked with helping those Illinois counties become ...
Indiana lawmakers want Illinois counties to be able to join Indiana
1 day ago · An Indiana General Assembly bill filed by one of the state's most powerful lawmakers would set up a commission to "embrace" neighboring counties in Illinois that want to secede and join the ...
Lawmakers announce intent to redraw boundary between Indiana, Illinois
18 hours ago · ”Instead of seceding and creating a 51st state, they should just join us,” Speaker Huston said. If HB 1008 passes, the Indiana General Assembly would create an “Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission” tasked with helping those Illinois counties become part of the Hoosier State. ”That is a process that follows a Constitutional …
Indiana makes a play for Illinois counties - POLITICO
23 hours ago · The Indiana General Assembly is considering legislation that would adjust that state’s borders to include Illinois counties that have voted to secede — a move that Illinois House Speaker ...
Indiana House speaker proposes annexing Illinois counties - Axios
2 days ago · Between the lines: While the Illinois movement has generally centered on creating a new state, Huston sees an opportunity to expand Indiana's borders — or at least take a shot at its Democratic-controlled neighbor. "To our neighbors to the west, we hear your frustration and invite you to join us in low-cost, low-tax Indiana," he said.
Indiana Republicans propose redrawing state lines to add Illinois ...
21 hours ago · Since 2020, over 30 Illinois counties have voted to secede, many citing dissatisfaction with state governance. Huston argued that these counties should not pursue statehood but instead join Indiana.
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