IPEC First Meeting Preview, Braun Announces Israeli Investments, State Senate District 11 Race, Monroe County Sheriff Lawsuit, Union For ISTA Staff Files Unfair Labor Charges

A new board with sweeping authority over Indianapolis Public Schools and the city's charter schools holds its first meeting today. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation announced a 60 million-dollar partnership Monday aimed at bringing Israeli tech start-ups to the state. Voters in northern St. Joseph and Elkhart counties will choose between two Republicans in the May 5 primary for Indiana State Senate District 11. Monroe county sheriff Ruben Marté is suing the state of Indiana to block enforcement of a new law requiring his officers to assist ICE agents. The union representing staff at the Indiana State Teachers Association has filed multiple federal allegations alleging management intimidated and retaliated against staff. 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. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.