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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.
Indiana House passes Illinois secession bill on first reading, but amendments keep session lively
Indiana House legislators gave initial approval to a bill aimed at redrawing the Indiana-Illinois border Wednesday, but the bill continues to open up a Pandora’s box of amendments — from marijuana legalization to allowing Indiana counties to secede.
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.
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.
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 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.
Indiana lawmakers debate immigration bill
Indiana lawmakers debate immigration bill
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 Statehouse pass immigration bill
House lawmakers passed a bill to prohibit Indiana businesses with more than 10 employees from knowingly hiring illegal immigrants.
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 lawmaker says proposal to absorb 33 Illinois counties reflects real discontent
Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston said he introduced the legislation after seven downstate Illinois counties — Calhoun, ...
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219 News Now: Chicago stabbing suspect faces Indiana, Illinois charges
Here’s your 219 News Now for February 24, 2025. Chicago stabbing suspect faces Indiana, Illinois charges. Check out these top ...
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Here's what's still moving at the Indiana Statehouse halfway through session
Indiana lawmakers are on break this week, having made it to the halfway point of the legislative session. Why it matters: The ...
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 ...
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Southern Indiana hosts Eastern Illinois after McGlone's 22-point outing
Eastern Illinois Panthers (16-9, 13-3 OVC) at Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (18-9, 10-6 OVC) Evansville, Indiana; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Illinois visits Southern ...