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Indiana lawmakers advance Illinois secession bill. Why some Democrats voted for it
"The colonial battlecry, 'no taxation without representation,' is our reality," said G. H. Merritt, chair of the nonprofit New Illinois, a group whose primary goal is forming an entirely new state. "We thank the leadership of Indiana for recognizing our pain.
Indiana House Speaker's proposal to absorb 33 Illinois counties advances
An Indiana House committee has approved House Bill 1008, sponsored by Speaker Todd Huston, to establish an Indiana-Illinois boundary adjustment commission, which would be tasked with researching the possibility of redrawing the states' boundaries.
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.
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.
Indiana bill to ‘adopt’ Illinois counties advances in House
An Indiana House committee has advanced a bill that would adopt several Illinois counties that indicated they wanted to secede from the state. House Bill 1008 passed the Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform on Monday.
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TSF story: Another Indiana civics bill asks when and how to teach America’s flaws
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Judge shortage prompts vote to amend constitution
The General Assembly is on the verge of asking voters to ratify a rewrite of a portion of the Indiana Constitution to make more Hoosier lawyers eligible to serve as judges on the state's 52 city ...
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Senator Todd Young: I Take My Oath To Defend Every Bit Of The Constitution Very Seriously
I have a mandate to fulfill my advise and consent responsibility to empower this president to be working with people that are ...