INDems Statement on Illinois Secession Bill

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Democratic Party today released the following statement on the proposal to form a commission on admitting dozens of Illinois counties into Indiana laid out by House Speaker Todd Huston.

"Instead of passing universal pre-K or ending waiting lists for healthcare, Indiana Republicans want to meddle in the internal affairs of our neighbors. This legislative session should be about Hoosiers - not political games," said Indiana Democratic Party Chair Mike Schmuhl. "Making this a top priority over pre-K support and tackling rising health insurance costs shows this Republican supermajority does not care about putting the needs of Hoosiers first.

"Any boundary changes to our states would require the approval of both state legislatures and of the United States Congress, and this commission proposal is just a distraction from the handouts to the wealthy and the cutting of healthcare coverage for working Hoosier families that Republicans plan to pass this session.

"Statehouse Democrats remain focused on providing relief for Hoosiers on property taxes, child care, and the cost of living - not pointless distractions and games."

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