Indiana, Illinois

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 to explore splitting from the state.
Indiana Speaker of the House wants to take over Illinois counties that voted to leave
Indiana Speaker of the House Todd Huston wants to start a dialogue with his neighboring state. On Tuesday, the Speaker announced he wants to create the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission,
Indiana eyes welcome mat for Illinois counties looking to secede
Indiana is considering putting out the welcome mat for neighboring Illinois counties wanting to leave the Land of Lincoln. A proposal being introduced in the Indiana House of Representatives would provide a potential route for counties that have voted to secede from Illinois to join the Hoosier State.
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 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.
Illinois counties should secede and join Indiana, its House Speaker says
I think this movement has a lot more teeth to it than the governor has given it credit for,” said a resident of Troy.
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
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 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,
Some Illinois counties want to secede. Indiana wants to adopt them.
One of Indiana's most influential elected officials wants to take the practice of trying to lure residents from neighboring states a step further by annexing entire counties. Why it matters: Republican House Speaker Todd Huston's bill to create an Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission to "embrace neighboring counties that want to join low-tax,
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Indiana’s Republican Governor Is ‘Amenable’ To Medical Marijuana Legalization Even As Top GOP Lawmakers Oppose It
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) reiterated this week that he’s “amenable” to legalizing medical marijuana in the Hoosier state, but he acknowledged it remains an open question whether Republican lawmakers ...
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State Week: Indiana makes an overture for dissatisfied Illinois voters
The Indiana House Speaker has introduced a plan to create a bi-state commission to look at bringing some Illinois counties into his state.
'A low-wage state': How Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responded to Indiana's secession bill
Indiana House Republicans unveiled their priorities for 2025, which included a bill to explore adjusting the boundaries of Illinois and Indiana.
Indiana House GOP to consider Illinois secession
Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston wants the nearly three-dozen Illinois counties that have voted to secede to consider redder pastures. Among those, two counties that border Vermilion County, Iroquois ...