Indiana House speaker: Yes, we’re serious about welcoming Illinois counties to Indiana
When seven counties in Illinois voted in November to explore secession from their state and separate from the influence of ...
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Indiana lawmakers propose state absorb disgruntled Illinois counties
Huston added that the bill was not trying to stir trouble but address the concerns of Illinois residents. Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, tells WISH-TV they want to welcome ...
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Lawmakers announce intent to redraw boundary between Indiana, Illinois
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana House Republican Caucus announced its intent on Tuesday to redraw state lines and welcome dozens of Illinois counties that want to secede from their state.
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Should Illinois counties be able to secede and join Indiana? Indiana speaker says yes
"We look forward to the opportunity to welcome people to Indiana." However, Illinois officials, including state Attorney General Kwame Raoul, previously raised skepticism about the idea of ...
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Indiana Republicans propose annexing some Illinois counties
Republicans in the Indiana statehouse have proposed legislation that would redraw the state border with Illinois and annex some southern counties to the Hoosier State.
Indiana lawmakers propose state absorb disgruntled Illinois counties
Some Indiana lawmakers have taken steps to absorb the Illinois counties that have voted to leave the state. Last election, seven Illinois counties joined more than 20 others to greenlight a proposal ...