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Indiana lawmakers advance Illinois secession bill. Why some Democrats voted for it
House Speaker Todd Huston's priority bill to launch a commission discussing redrawing the state boundary earned Democratic support Monday.
Indiana House Speaker's proposal to absorb 33 Illinois counties advances
A measure aimed at allowing Indiana to absorb 33 counties in Illinois that have voted in recent years to leave the state has cleared its first legislative hurdle, but the effort faces a major uphill battle.
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.
Illinois secession bill passes Indiana legislative panel
The bill would create the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission that would make recommendations to redraw the border. It would require approval by both state legislatures and Congress. Gov.
Indiana House approves Illinois secession bill
Indiana lawmakers have advanced legislation that would have the state swallow up some Illinois counties. It would take action by legislatures in both states to make this happen as well as the United States Congress.
Illinois quick hits: Indiana to redraw its border with Illinois advances
Indiana to redraw its border with Illinois advances A bill to redraw the Indiana-Illinois border received initial approval Monday in an Indiana House committee. The measure, authored by Speaker Todd Huston,
Indiana House committee advances bill to explore annexing Illinois counties
Dozens of Illinois counties have voiced their desire to separate from Chicago. An Indiana house bill would explore how to make that happen.
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Indiana House committee advances AG-backed immigration crackdown
A bill moving through Indiana’s House would further loop all levels of Hoosier government into federal immigration ...
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Indiana takes step to begin negotiating revised borders with Illinois
A House committee approved legislation Monday allowing Indiana to negotiate with Illinois about the Hoosier State absorbing ...
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Indiana House Passes Bill to Grant 4-H and FFA Students Excused Absences for Program Events
Indiana House passed a bill allowing FFA and 4-H students excused absences for program events, emphasizing the development of leadership and practical skills.
Bill to allow more freedom for IHSAA transfers passes full House, will move to Senate
House Bill 1064 to remove language on transferring for athletic reasons passes full Indiana House of Representatives, will move to Senate.
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House supports legislation to add magistrates
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana House of Representatives has advanced legislation to appoint additional magistrates to improve the efficiency of Elkhart County’s court system. According to the 2023 ...
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Indiana House Passes Resolution to Ease Residency Requirements for Judges in Rural Areas
Indiana House Resolution aims to amend the constitution to ease judge residency rules, potentially allowing them to live in ...
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Indiana bill to legalize 'green cremation' passes House, moves to Senate for consideration
after House Bill 1044 was passed by the Indiana House of Representatives. The process of alkaline hydrolysis, commonly known as "aquamation," is legal in 28 states as a means for the dissolution ...
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New Indiana House bill would explore state’s investment in Bitcoin
The bill is now expected to go to the Indiana House of Representatives floor for further discussion. Authored by Indiana State Rep. Jake Teshka, a Republican from South Bend, the bill, if passed ...
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Bill proposes changes for Indiana extracurricular events
Families and students in Indiana may soon see a change at high school athletic events. A new bill introduced in the Indiana ...
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Indiana House approves cremation alternative
Click here for more stories. Indiana’s House of Representatives on Thursday approved a water-based cremation alternative despite religious pushback. Rep. Mark Genda, a retired funeral director ...