Morning Bell: Gov. Pence To Be Inaugurated, Ritz To Start Work Monday

Kyle Stokes / StateImpact Indiana

Gov. Mike Pence speaks to Indiana Republicans gathered at Lucas Oil Stadium on Election Night 2012.

We rounded up a few perspectives as Gov. Mike Pence takes the oath of office Monday — two in his own words, and two from others. Also, take a look back at our interview with Pence on a broad range of education issues.

Incoming education chief Glenda Ritz plans easy transition – “Democrat Glenda Ritz said she has no plans to push for an overhaul of the state’s education laws when she officially becomes the state superintendent of public instruction at 12:01 a.m. Monday. Instead, Ritz said she will focus on more incremental changes.” Evansville Courier & Press

The 2013 Howey Politics Indiana Power 50: The Pence era begins – State superintendent Glenda Ritz and incoming Purdue President Mitch Daniels (who starts work Tuesday) made the list behind Gov. Mike Pence (#1), Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma (#2), State Senate President David Long (#3) and Senate Appropriations Committee chair Luke Kenley (#4). Howey Politics Indiana

IPS Superintendent Eugene White’s fate may be decided quickly – “Indianapolis Public School Board members are crafting a new strategic plan for the district — one that will include a decision about the fate of Superintendent Eugene White.” Indy Star