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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 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,
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.
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.
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.
Republicans find new ways to make voting harder in Indiana | Opinion
The Indiana GOP is again trying to reduce any real prospect Democrats might win more than a handful of gerrymandered seats.
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Who is running to lead Indiana Democrats? Allen County chair joins race; here's who else
The race for Indiana Democratic Party chair ― not usually such a public affair, as the decision ultimately lies with two dozen party insiders ― is getting more crowded by the week. Allen ...
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‘Smoke and Mirrors:’ Indiana Democrats, critics denounce Republican budget proposal over school funding
The House Republican version of the budget, introduced Friday, advanced out of the House Ways and Means Committee along party ...
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Fight brewing for control of Marion County Democratic Party
Indy Democrats are at something of a crossroads. Marion County's less-than-stellar voter turnout in the 2024 election has ...
Indiana Democrats put forth an alternate vision for state budget
After the governor and House Republicans offered their budgets, House Democrats outlined a different set of priorities.
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Attorney general, Indiana Democratic Party file briefs in Foyst case
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and the Indiana Democratic Party have filed briefs in the long-running legal battle over ...
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Indy councilor says he was kicked out of the Democratic Caucus amid IPS, charter school fight
An Indianapolis city-county councilor has been expelled by the Democratic Caucus of the Indianapolis City-County Council.
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‘This isn’t about me, it’s about us’: Derek Camp announces run for Indiana Democratic Party Chair
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Derek Camp has announced his candidacy to become the next Chair of the Indiana Democratic Party. This comes after Camp announced a news release issued Dec. 30 that he ...
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Derek Camp becomes third candidate to announce campaign for Indiana Democratic Party chair
The race to lead the Indiana Democratic Party officially added another candidate Monday as Allen County Democratic Party Chair Derek Camp threw his hat into the ring. Current chair Mike Schmuhl ...
The Democratic Party is not dead yet
Democrats can’t ignore the Americans’ disillusionment with our political institutions. They need to offer a plausible and ...