In the News - Archives April 2009
 

04-30-09...  Lt. Governors are Biloxi bound Herald and Idaho Lt. Governor Brad Little says impasse still exists on gas tax increase Press

 

04-29-09...  Kansas Lt. Governor Mark Parkinson succeeds to Governor Journal, Daily and Capital Journal and NLGA releases new research showing that the impact of the Office of Lt. Governor on the governorship is increasing Press

 

04-28-09...  Eloy S. Inos is appointed as CNMI Lt. Governor Daily, Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling calls for offshore drilling Times, Colorado Lt. Governor Barbara O'Brien solicits public input on outdoor activities for children KJCT and Emory Healthcare statement on surgery for Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle Emory

 

04-27-09...  Arkansas Lt. Governor Bill Halter says new lottery director should have experience News, Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder honors seniors with service award KRCG and Florida Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp calls proposed closure of college campus a huge mistake Herald

 

Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts forms committee to explore running for governor Boston and South Carolina Lt. Governor Andre Bauer challenges seniors to embrace healthy living Herald

 

04-23-09...  Tennessee Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey proposes legislation to cut funding for Planned Parenthood WMC and California Lt. Governor John Garamendi announces that he will seek congressional seat News

 

04-20-09...  Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant launches website to educate constituents on effects of proposed changes of the price of car registration Appeal, Kentucky Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo pushes for electronic health care Post and former Delaware Lt. Governor John Carney launches congressional bid Ledger

 

04-19-09...  Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Joe Scarnati says he's not happy with the state's $3 billion dollar budget deficit WENY, Kentucky Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo calls for the elimination of paper when it comes to health records Post and Tennessee Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey says that Governor should pick judges without input from outside groups Chronicle

 

04-17-09...  Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder states support for funding of mass transit Fox2, North Carolina Lt. Governor Walter Dalton praises green initiative at local college Times and Puerto Rico Lt. Governor Kenneth McClintock will deliver address to the 14th Annual Hispanic Leadership Conference Journal

04-16-09...  Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry is first lieutenant governor to use Twitter Media and travels the state promoting modernization Herald, Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder announces fifth professional bicycle team to join the Tour of Missouri Post and Kansas Lt. Governor Mark Parkinson says that the state must do a better job educating and employing minorities Eagle

Hawaii Lt. Governor James "Duke" Aiona calls for White House to stop making corporate travel bad is it hurts state tourism KaLeo and North Carolina Governor Walter Dalton moves forward with plan to help companies obtain low interest loans Journal

 

04-14-09...  California Lt. Governor John Garamendi opposes raises for college presidents Daily and Delaware Lt. Governor Matt Denn promotes legislative package that includes pay for performance among school teachers Ledger

 

04-13-09...  Nebraska Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy says, “Every day, I have to think like a governor.” Star, Colorado Lt. Gov. Barbara O'Brien and Connecticut Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele stress the need for investment in early childhood education Post and Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry says residents need to be sure to utilize the Earned Income Credit on their taxes News

 

Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder works with St. Louis Rams linebacker Chris Draft to promote the Winning With Asthma program Missourian, Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry announces project list from ARRA News7 and Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki announces new mobile web site for Nevada tourism Appeal

 

04-13-09...  Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton delivers keynote address on equality issues Advance and Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman announces program that delivers up to $25,000 in mortgage assistance to persons buying foreclosed homes Fox59

 

04-09-09...  Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling states that offshore drilling would bring jobs to Virginia Times and Kentucky Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo delivers keynote address at healthcare information conference Journal

 

04-07-09...  Louisiana Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu protests Governor's cuts to arts programs INO, West Virginia Senate President Earl Ray Tomblin says it is a "scary time" for coal industry Daily and Hawaii Lt. Governor James "Duke" Aiona calls on President Obama to oppose efforts to hamper businesses from scheduling conventions, meetings and incentive travel rewards KPUA

 

04-01-09...  Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst named to Cowboy Hall of Fame Amarillo, Alabama Lt. Governor Jim Folsom announces he will run for re-election for Lt. Governor Times and New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish offers tips at meeting to help communities and groups applying for grants in rural areas Times

 

Oklahoma Lt. Governor Jari Askins works to bring the Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) National Steer Roping Finals back to Oklahoma Times and Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle calls for state airplane to be put on the auction block News