Indiana-Illinois Commission Forming – WRBI Radio

Mike Braun to sign off on push to explore Illinois counties being annexed to Indiana - Washington Examiner

Gov. Mike Braun (R-IN) plans to sign recently passed legislation to explore options for bringing Illinois counties under Indiana’s control. A spokesman for Braun’s office confirmed to the Washington Examiner on Monday that the governor plans to sign off on the bill, which would create the “Indiana-Illinois boundary adjustment commission.” The Indiana House passed the measure, adding some amendments from the state Senate’s text.  The commission, …

Indiana-Illinois Commission Forming – WRBI Radio

(Statehouse) – Indiana lawmakers have advanced a proposal to study shifting the state’s border with Illinois. The Senate passed House Bill 1008 with a 36 to 13 vote. All Democrats and three Republicans opposed it. The bill, written by House Speaker Todd Huston, would create a commission with six members from Indiana and five from Illinois to explore the idea. Governor Mike Braun would be responsible for setting the first meeting by September 1 i…