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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.
Rural Counties in Illinois Want To Secede From the Democrat-Run State; Lawmakers in Indiana Say ‘We’d Like To Invite You’
More than 30 counties in Illinois have voted to leave the state since 2020 as they are not being represented by their state’s left-wing government.
Indiana bill to ‘adopt’ Illinois counties advances in House
An Indiana House committee has advanced a bill that would adopt several Illinois counties that indicated they wanted to secede from the state. House Bill 1008 passed the Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform on Monday.
Indiana wants to absorb 33 Illinois counties that voted to secede: 'Join us'
Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston says lawmakers are looking into a proposal to absorb parts of Illinois after multiple counties voted to secede.
Indiana lawmakers advance Illinois secession bill. Why some Democrats voted for it
House Speaker Todd Huston's priority bill to launch a commission discussing redrawing the state boundary earned Democratic support Monday.
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.
Illinois secession bill passes Indiana legislative panel
The bill would create the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission that would make recommendations to redraw the border. It would require approval by both state legislatures and Congress. Gov.
Indiana House approves Illinois secession bill
Indiana lawmakers have advanced legislation that would have the state swallow up some Illinois counties. It would take action by legislatures in both states to make this happen as well as the United States Congress.
Illinois quick hits: Indiana to redraw its border with Illinois advances
Indiana to redraw its border with Illinois advances A bill to redraw the Indiana-Illinois border received initial approval Monday in an Indiana House committee. The measure, authored by Speaker Todd Huston,
Remaking the map: Indiana looks to add 33 counties from Illinois that voted to leave the state
Indiana looks to add 33 counties from Illinois that voted to leave the state - Republicans are considering the proposal after ...
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Proposal To Annex Illinois Counties Moves Out Of Statehouse Committee
A bill that see several counties in Illinois annexed by Indiana has advanced out of a House committee in the state ...
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33 Illinois counties explore formation of a new state. Here's what could happen
Thirty-three counties are exploring the possibility of forming a separate state, distancing themselves from Cook County. The Illinois Separation Movement is efforting to get more counties ...
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Illinois secession bill passes first hurdle
A push for Illinois counties to separate has been ongoing for at least a decade but is gaining traction. Since 2020, 33 ...
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Indiana shouldn't want Illinois' poor counties | Opinion
The story is worth telling. Many downstate Illinois residents dislike Chicago’s strong influence in the state. Last year, a total of 33 counties voted to secede from Illinois and form their ...