INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers have passed a bill to invite Illinois counties into the Hoosier state. The House voted to concur with the Senate version on April 17. House Enrolled Act 1008 now heads ...

Indiana lawmakers will have to find $2 billion to cut from the two-year state budget before the legislative session ends next week.

House Bill 1008, which was led by House Speaker Todd Huston, stemmed from Illinois counties that have voted to secede from their state.