Illinois, Indiana

Could Indiana actually take counties from Illinois?
In Illinois, 33 counties have voted to leave the state. Getting them into Indiana is incredibly unlikely. 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.
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. According to Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston,
Indiana bill urges Illinois counties to join Hoosier state
Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston wants the nearly three-dozen Illinois counties that have voted to secede to consider redder pastures.
Indiana Republicans propose redrawing state lines to add Illinois counties
The Indiana House Republican Caucus unveiled a proposal on Tuesday to redraw state boundaries, potentially incorporating dozens of Illinois counties that seek
Illinois counties should secede and join Indiana, its House speaker says
A bill introduced in the Indiana legislature by its Republican House speaker would create a commission to embrace 33 Illinois counties that have voted for a symbolic measure to leave Illinois and create a new state.
Indiana House Republicans’ agenda includes effort to absorb disgruntled Illinois counties
House Republicans also introduced a slew of bills addressing trademark issues such as education, housing and health care.
Indiana House leader eyes westward expansion into Illinois
"To all of our neighbors to the west, we hear your frustrations and invite you to join us in low-cost, low-tax Indiana," said House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers.
Boundary battle: Indiana's plan to woo disgruntled Illinois counties
Indiana's legislature upped a long-standing rivalry with Illinois by introducing a bill to steal disgruntled counties. Why it matters: Indiana Republicans are seizing on the discord between Cook County and the state's rural counties,
Lawmakers announce intent to redraw boundary between Indiana, Illinois
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. ”To all of our neighbors to the west,
Indiana caucus announces intent to redraw boundary with Illinois
According to Indiana Speaker Todd Huston, more than 30 Illinois counties have voted to secede from the Prairie State since ...
Indiana House Republicans lay out their legislative agenda
INDIANAPOLIS — House Republicans are putting forward eight bills that represent their priorities for the 2025 Indiana ...
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Indiana House Republicans look to build on housing, health care costs efforts in 2025 agenda
The Indiana House GOP’s 2025 legislative priorities hope to build on previous initiatives that aimed to bring down health ...
Indiana Republican leaders signal hesitation to legalize medical marijuana in 2025
INDIANAPOLIS—Although almost 90 percent of Hoosiers support legalizing medicinal marijuana, Republican leaders have signaled ...
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Indiana budget concerns could delay universal school choice promise
“We’re a long way there, not quite there yet,” Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston said. During the latest revenue forecast meeting in November, Republican leadership expressed concerns ...
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House GOP reveals Illinois secession, school deregulation priorities
The caucus is also aiming for a balanced budget, a health care costs crackdown and investments in housing and criminal ...