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Reviled by staunch conservatives, the common education standards designed to improve schools and student competitiveness are being modified by some Republican governors, who are pushing back against what they call the federal government's intrusion into the classroom.

A Bishop Dwenger High School graduate was one of four deputy chiefs of staff tapped by Gov. Mike Pence last week.

A review by all 10 judges of the federal appellate court would benefit the hearing of Indiana's appeal of a ruling throwing out its ban on same-sex marriage, the state attorney general says.

Indiana's highest civilian honor has been presented to Jeff Butler, who retired from the Richmond State Hospital in March after 14 years as superintendent and 41 years of service.

Attorneys on Friday asked U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to step in on behalf of hundreds of same-sex couples who were wed before a federal appeals court stayed an order striking down Indiana's gay marriage ban.

Democratic Schools Superintendent Glenda Ritz submitted Indiana's request for a new waiver from the No Child Left Behind requirements on Monday in the hopes that the state can avoid losing control of how some of its federal education money is spent.

Indianapolis-Thursday day Governor Mike Pence called on Members of the Indiana Congressional Delegation to support legislative efforts that would block or prevent implementation of the EPA's proposed regulations on carbon dioxide emission from existing and new power plants.

Officers participate in the changing of the Honor Guard during funeral services for fallen Indianapolis police officer Perry Renn, Friday, July 11, 2014, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Week in Review: RIP Ofc. Renn, Broad Ripple moves, craft doughnuts Catch up on top news for the week of July 7-11, 2014.

Brian Howey: Indiana as a deadbeat parent As Indiana was building a surplus, were promises to adoptive parents forgotten? Check out this story on jconline.com: http://on.jconline.com/1mnxGEf Debra Moss, of LaPorte, is suing the Indiana Department of Child Services, claiming the agency owes parents who adopted foster children thousands of dollars in ... (more)

Gov. Mike Pence is among those expected at the funeral of an Indianapolis police officer killed in a gun battle.

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Commerce rep headed to UK for trade mission Indiana economic development delegation will attend international aviation business show Check out this story on jconline.com: http://on.jconline.com/1lYjInj Gov. Mike Pence was in Lafayette on March 26 when GE Aviation announced plans to build a $100 million jet engine manufacturing plant on the ... (more)

Completing I-69 from Evansville to Indianapolis and building a bridge over the Ohio River are high on the list.

A reluctant Indiana Ethics Commission gave formal approval today for two top highway officials to continue to seek employment with firms who do business with the agency.

Driverless cars in Indiana? Some see it coming down the road Governor Mike Pence receives highway transportation report with an eye on futuristic travel Check out this story on jconline.com: http://on.jconline.com/1lWGQm4 Members of Gov. Mike Pence's panel on transportation needs stand for photos in the Statehouse after presenting their ... (more)

Lake County Sheriff John Buncich, whose office is running the investigation into the shooting death Sunday of a Gary police officer, on Wednesday offered a $10,000 reward in the case.

One gives the board approval of some items in a federal accountability waiver, while another starts a process to alter board procedures to curb Ritz's authority.

Indiana Governor Mike Pence instructs all state agencies to proceed as though gay marriages were never performed in the state.

A judge in Colorado struck down the state's gay marriage ban Wednesday, ruling that the 2006 voter-approved ban violates the state and federal constitutions.