Illinois secession bill passes out of Indiana committee

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
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 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 bill to annex Illinois counties advances from committee
Indiana House committee advances a bill to set up a bi-state commission to redraw the border between Indiana and Illinois.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan found guilty on 10 counts; jury deadlocked on others
“Michael Madigan, who stood at the very top of state government, stands convicted of 10 counts of bribery and corruption,” acting U.S. Attorney Morris Pasqual declared. While Madigan’s jury found him guilty on 10 counts, it was deadlocked on the biggest charge, racketeering conspiracy.
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.
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,

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