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Braun fires IU trustees, special ed funding cuts, convention center expansion | Indiana Newsdesk

Coming up on  Indiana Newsdesk:

Governor Mike Braun wasted little time exercising his power over Indiana University’s board of trustees, replacing the three alumni-elected members this week. Two of Braun’s picks have gained national notoriety for their conservative views.

Advocates of special education in schools worry about meeting student needs with funding cuts at the state and federal levels. Around 15 percent of students in the U.S. receive special education services.

And officials finally broke ground this week on the Bloomington Convention Center expansion project.

Those stories and the latest news headlines from across the state, Friday at 6 on  Indiana Newsdesk.

Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Perry Metz arrived at WFIU in 2003 following a career in university administration. He obtained his A.B. in Political Science and Journalism, and A.M. in Communication Management from Indiana University. Currently, Perry is the General Manger of WFIU and WTIU. He enjoys traveling, working out, and listening to jazz music.