Mile Square Economic Enhancement District, Statehouse Bill Could Threaten Blue Line, Beth White Runs for AG, Free Speech at IU

2023 Legislation that allowed Indianapolis to set up a downtown fee on taxable properties is at risk of repeal. A state senate committee voted yesterday to approve a bill that prohibits dedicated lanes for public transportation - those opposed to the bill say it could kill Indianapolis’ proposed Blue Line bus rapid transit system. Former Marion County Clerk Beth White launched a campaign for attorney general yesterday. Tensions on U.S. college campuses have been rising since the Israel-Hamas war started - and since then Indiana University has made decisions that sparked concern about free speech. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Darian Benson, Abriana Herron, Drew Daudelin and Kendall Antron with support from Sarah Neal-Estes.