Illinois, Indiana House and annexing counties

Illinois county secession bill passes Indiana House. What's next?
House Bill 1008 from Republican House Speaker Todd Huston would create a commission to study how 33 Illinois counties could join Indiana.
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 lawmakers advance plan to take counties from Illinois
INDIANA (WTHR and WFIE) - A plan to have several Illinois counties join Indiana has advanced to the Indiana Senate. House Bill 1008 passed out of the House on Thursday. It now heads to the Indiana Senate, where it has been sponsored by Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-District 20).
Illinois secession bill passes first hurdle
A push for Illinois counties to separate has been ongoing for at least a decade but is gaining traction. Since 2020, 33 Illinois counties have passed “advisory referenda” to secede from the Prairie State — with seven of those votes occurring in the November general election.
Gain a U.S. House seat, lose money? The potential impact of Illinois counties' secession
Increased costs – from higher Medicaid, K-12 education and pension costs – could negate potential positives from adding population, experts say.
Indiana Statehouse pass immigration bill
House lawmakers passed a bill to prohibit Indiana businesses with more than 10 employees from knowingly hiring illegal immigrants.
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The Independent16d
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Illinois Annexation Bill Moves On
The bill approved by the committee would set up a commission to begin the proceedings of annexation. In order for Indiana to annex the counties who want to leave Illinois, the move would need approval ...
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