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Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Politics
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Indiana takes first action in long-shot plan to acquire parts of Illinois
Indiana is taking a first step toward a rather unlikely effort to amend its border and acquire parts of Illinois. The legislature in the Hoosier State passed a bill last week to establish the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission that would recommend whether to alter the border between the two states. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, a Republican, plans to sign the measure into law, his office said on Friday. The governor will then face a Sept. 1 deadline to schedule the commission's first meeting. Conservative Portion Of Blue State Looking To Break Off And Join Neighboring Red State This comes as residents of some counties in Illinois seek to separate from the densely populated and deep blue Chicago area. But despite support from the Indiana government and the people in the Illinois counties that would change states, the Illinois government and the U.S. Congress would need to approve the plan to change state boundaries. Read On The Fox News App Illinois' top elected officials do not support the idea. A companion bill in Illinois authorizing the state to participate in the commission to change the border has not received a hearing in an Illinois House committee. Democrat Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker also described the Indiana measure earlier this year as "a stunt." Minor boundary changes between states are not a new idea, as there have been at least 50 in U.S. history, according to the National Center for Interstate Compacts at The Council of State Governments. However, no major changes have been implemented since the Civil War era, when some counties in Virginia separated to create West Virginia. The current effort to change the border between Illinois and Indiana is fueled in part by political divisions. The Chicago area is controlled by Democrats and, given the area's large population, the party also controls the state government, while Republicans represent many other parts of Illinois. The Indiana government, meanwhile, is controlled by Republicans. Ny Lawmaker Calls For Staten Island To Secede In the last five years, voters in 33 Illinois counties have approved ballot measures asking if they want to consider separating from Cook County, a county that includes Chicago, to form a new state. But the initiative does not necessarily mean they would join Indiana, if given the opportunity. A similar effort is ongoing in eastern Oregon, as some counties in that Democrat-controlled state want to break away and join Republican-led Idaho. The Idaho House approved a measure two years ago allowing Oregon to enter into discussions, but similar measures have not moved forward as they remain stuck in committees in the Oregon legislature. The Associated Press contributed to this article source: Indiana takes first action in long-shot plan to acquire parts of Illinois
Fox News
20-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Indiana takes first action in long shot plan to acquire parts of Illinois
Indiana is taking a first step toward a rather unlikely effort to amend its border and acquire parts of Illinois. The legislature in the Hoosier State passed a bill last week to establish the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission that would recommend whether to alter the border between the two states. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, a Republican, plans to sign the measure into law, his office said on Friday. The governor will then face a Sept. 1 deadline to schedule the commission's first meeting. This comes as residents of some counties in Illinois seek to separate from the densely populated and deep blue Chicago area. But despite support from the Indiana government and the people in the Illinois counties that would change states, the Illinois government and the U.S. Congress would need to approve the plan to change state boundaries. Illinois' top elected officials do not support the idea. A companion bill in Illinois authorizing the state to participate in the commission to change the border has not received a hearing in an Illinois House committee. Democrat Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker also described the Indiana measure earlier this year as "a stunt." Minor boundary changes between states are not a new idea, as there have been at least 50 in U.S. history, according to the National Center for Interstate Compacts at The Council of State Governments. However, no major changes have been implemented since the Civil War era, when some counties in Virginia separated to create West Virginia. The current effort to change the border between Illinois and Indiana is fueled in part by political divisions. The Chicago area is controlled by Democrats and, given the area's large population, the party also controls the state government, while Republicans represent many other parts of Illinois. The Indiana government, meanwhile, is controlled by Republicans. In the last five years, voters in 33 Illinois counties have approved ballot measures asking if they want to consider separating from Cook County, a county that includes Chicago, to form a new state. But the initiative does not necessarily mean they would join Indiana, if given the opportunity. A similar effort is ongoing in eastern Oregon, as some counties in that Democrat-controlled state want to break away and join Republican-led Idaho. The Idaho House approved a measure two years ago allowing Oregon to enter into discussions, but similar measures have not moved forward as they remain stuck in committees in the Oregon legislature.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Indiana takes a first -- and long -- shot at acquiring parts of Illinois
Indiana is taking a first step toward acquiring parts of Illinois, though a last step appears rather unlikely. Indiana's Legislature this week gave final approval to a bill that would create the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission to recommend whether to change the border between the two states. The move comes as residents of some Illinois counties are seeking to separate from the Chicago area. Republican Indiana Gov. Mike Braun plans to sign the measure into law, spokesman Griffin Reid said Friday. Braun will then face a Sept. 1 deadline to schedule the commission's initial meeting. But there's a hitch. A change in state boundaries also would need approval from Illinois and the U.S. Congress. And Illinois' top elected officials don't like the idea. A companion bill authorizing Illinois to participate in the border adjustment commission has yet to receive a hearing in an Illinois House committee. Earlier this year, Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker called the Indiana legislation 'a stunt." Minor boundary changes between states are not unusual; there have been at least 50 throughout U.S. history, according the National Center for Interstate Compacts at The Council of State Governments. But no major changes have occurred since the Civil War era, when some Virginia counties broke way to form West Virginia. The current movement involving Illinois and Indiana stems from political and urban-rural divisions. Democrats dominate the Chicago area and thus also control state government, while Republicans represent many other parts of Illinois. Republicans also control Indiana government. In the last five years, voters in 33 Illinois counties have approved ballot measures asking if they want to consider separating from Chicago's Cook County to form a new state. But that doesn't necessarily mean they would link up with Indiana, if given the chance. A similar movement is underway in eastern Oregon, where some counties want to break away from their Democratic-led state and join Republican-led Idaho. The Idaho House passed a measure two years ago inviting Oregon to enter into discussions. But similar measures remain buried in committees in the Oregon Legislature.
Associated Press
18-04-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Indiana takes a first -- and long -- shot at acquiring parts of Illinois
Indiana is taking a first step toward acquiring parts of Illinois, though a last step appears rather unlikely. Indiana's Legislature this week gave final approval to a bill that would create the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission to recommend whether to change the border between the two states. The move comes as residents of some Illinois counties are seeking to separate from the Chicago area. Republican Indiana Gov. Mike Braun plans to sign the measure into law, spokesman Griffin Reid said Friday. Braun will then face a Sept. 1 deadline to schedule the commission's initial meeting. But there's a hitch. A change in state boundaries also would need approval from Illinois and the U.S. Congress. And Illinois' top elected officials don't like the idea. A companion bill authorizing Illinois to participate in the border adjustment commission has yet to receive a hearing in an Illinois House committee. Earlier this year, Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker called the Indiana legislation 'a stunt.' Minor boundary changes between states are not unusual; there have been at least 50 throughout U.S. history, according the National Center for Interstate Compacts at The Council of State Governments. But no major changes have occurred since the Civil War era, when some Virginia counties broke way to form West Virginia. The current movement involving Illinois and Indiana stems from political and urban-rural divisions. Democrats dominate the Chicago area and thus also control state government, while Republicans represent many other parts of Illinois. Republicans also control Indiana government. In the last five years, voters in 33 Illinois counties have approved ballot measures asking if they want to consider separating from Chicago's Cook County to form a new state. But that doesn't necessarily mean they would link up with Indiana, if given the chance. A similar movement is underway in eastern Oregon, where some counties want to break away from their Democratic-led state and join Republican-led Idaho. The Idaho House passed a measure two years ago inviting Oregon to enter into discussions. But similar measures remain buried in committees in the Oregon Legislature.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Senate greenlights Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission
The Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission got one step closer to becoming law on Tuesday following a Senate vote. (Getty Images) A movement to invite counties from Illinois trying to secede from their state passed the Senate on Tuesday, with the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission getting a nod from 36 senators. Three Republicans joined all ten Democrats to oppose the move, debating the motion for just over 30 minutes. 'We all have our own opinions of how good things are here in Indiana, but folks from outside Indiana are eyeballing us,' said sponsor Sen. Scott Baldwin, R-Noblesville. '… we're just signaling to those Illinois counties that Indiana is open for business and we'd be happy to accept them.' 'We'd love to have you': Illinois secession bill earns Indiana House approval Thirty-three counties have passed an 'advisory referenda' signaling their desire to leave Illinois, with seven voting in the most recent November election. In a February committee meeting, some residents said they didn't feel represented by the state and, specifically, Chicago. The boundary commission would likely be a 'generational conversation,' Baldwin acknowledged, and specifics like the impact on the state's Medicaid rolls or child care shortage were yet to be ironed out. Sen. Fady Qaddoura also noted that some Indiana counties might be interested in leaving the state to join neighbors like Illinois, Michigan or Ohio, all of which have legalized marijuana for recreational use. 'Believe it or not, many of our constituents think this is a joke. They seriously think the General Assembly has more important policies to deal with, rather than sending political signals,' said Qaddoura, D-Indianapolis. 'I'm proud of Indiana. I'm proud to be a resident of Indiana. I'm a proud legislator … I want my focus to continue to be that, not sending political messages to other states.' Qaddoura's colleague, Sen. Shelli Yoder of Bloomington, went even further and called the proposal 'a political stunt.' She noted that Indiana doesn't allow for citizens to approach law-making through a referendum — which is what Illinois residents used in their succession vote. A seemingly exasperated Sen. Aaron Freeman emphasized that the bill would just approve a commission, not a final boundary agreement. 'If the fine people of eastern Illinois want to come here? Great,' said the Indianapolis Republican. 'But don't come up here and talk to me about things that have nothing to do with this bill for political purposes.' Previously, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, said such a move was 'not going to happen.' Due to committee amendments concerning commission membership, the House needs to accept the changes before the bill can become law. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
