If there is anyone who deserves a raise in Gov. Mike Braun’s administration, it’s Secretary of Education Katie Jenner. Especially now that she will essentially be doing two full-time jobs.

Jenner recently was named the new commissioner for higher education on top of being the state’s highest K-12 official.

She replaces Chris Lowery, whose resignation takes effect next month. His salary was $237,000, and Jenner’s is $275,000. And she isn’t getting any more to double her workload.

Of course, there is more to this move than just dollars.

The chairman of the higher ed board, Dan Peterson, praised the move — saying it “helps bring the education vertical as close together as possible, makes a ton of sense." He also added that “when you’re a great leader, you get more and more responsibilit

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