Illinois, Indiana

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 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.
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 wants to welcome those Illinois counties who want to secede
To all of our neighbors in the West, we hear your frustrations and invite you to join us in low-cost, low-tax Indiana,” Indiana's House Speaker, Rep. Todd Huston (R) said. "Instead of seceding and creating a 51st state,
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
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 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
Lawmakers propose redrawing state boundaries, letting 33 Illinois counties join Indiana
Indiana legislators have proposed re-drawing state boundaries to include 33 Illinois counties that have voted to secede. Residents in those Illinois counties voted for
Indiana House Republicans lay out their legislative agenda
INDIANAPOLIS — House Republicans are putting forward eight bills that represent their priorities for the 2025 Indiana legislative session . The bills are focused on three main points: Strengthening Hoosier communities without raising taxes or prices.
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.
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Caucus Leadership, Part 1
Host Jon Schwantes speaks with Indiana's legislative leadership, Speaker Todd Huston, Senate Pro Tem Rodric Bray, Minority Leaders Shelli Yoder and Phil GiaQuinta on the first episode of ...
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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 ...