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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.
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.
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 lawmakers advance plan to take counties from Illinois
INDIANA (WTHR and WFIE) - 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. Scott Baldwin (R-District 20).
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 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
Indiana Statehouse pass immigration bill
House lawmakers passed a bill to prohibit Indiana businesses with more than 10 employees from knowingly hiring illegal immigrants.
Indiana House approves bill tying state funding to immigration enforcement
The Indiana House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday tying state funding for local governmental bodies to their cooperation in the enforcement of federal immigration law despite arguments from some Democrats who said they could not support the measure.
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.
Point Spread: Purdue Slight Favorite Over Indiana in Bloomington Rematch
It's rivalry Sunday in Bloomington as Indiana hosts No. 13 Purdue at Assembly Hall. The Boilermakers are a slight favorite, with early money on Indiana. Here's the latest on the point spread, with a ...
Indiana lawmaker says proposal to absorb 33 Illinois counties reflects real discontent
Now, an Indiana bill is looking to capitalize on all of that discontent. An Indiana lawmaker has rolled out the welcome mat ...
Southern Indiana hosts Eastern Illinois after McGlone’s 22-point showing
Eastern Illinois takes on the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles after Macy McGlone scored 22 points in the Panthers' 66-62 victory over the UT Martin Skyhawks.
‘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 ...
How Mike Woodson stepped down. What's next in Indiana basketball coaching search?
It played out as a somewhat messy split publicly between Mike Woodson and Indiana. Here's why, and what's next for the IU ...