In the News - Archives August 2009

08-31-09…Arkansas Lt. Governor Bill Halter returns from NLGA China mission with a letter of intent between his state and a populous Chinese province to continue business dialouge CNBC, Business Insider, and Forbes

Arkansas Lt. Governor Bill Halter signed exchange letter with Henan Province, China on NLGA trade mission Arkansas News, Today, The Times.  Washington Lt. Governor Brad Owen chairs a joint economic development committee looking at global health as a sector of the state’s economy LG News Release

Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry lauds passage of a multi-species hunting package Examiner.  Arkansas Lt. Governor Bill Halter signs letter of intent for trade talks with populous Chinese province on NLGA trade mission Arkansa News;  Todays thv;  ARK Times

Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman, stimulus czar, gains $6-M for public housing Sentinel and Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray to be Acting Gov for 2 days following gov surgery Mass Live

08/29/09… Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton said her experience as second-in-command will make an easy transition to the governor's chair, a post she’ll seek next year Gazette.  Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle says the Legislature must consider providing incentives for water conservation Miami Herald

08/28/09… Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder launches the Your Heart is in Your Hands Lt. Governors’ Challenge Tribune;  KBIA.  Hawaii Lt. Governor James ‘Duke’ Aiona says state is a national model for immunization preparedness Star Bulletin

08/26/09… South Carolina Lt. Governor Andre Bauer calls on the governor to resign Fox News.  Arkansas Lt. Governor Bill Halter promotes rice exports to China during trade mission of National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) Katv

Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling says if re-elected with a same-party governor, he will work on job creation and continue to advocate on health issues, like asthma, heart health, and cervical cancer NBC 29.  The governor testified in committee on the importance of the office of lieutenant governor and for confirmation of Utah Lt. Governor designee Greg Bell, his appointee Deseret News

08-25-09...The NLGA agricultural and commercial trade mission to China commences, as North Dakota Lt. Governor Jack Dalrymple, Minnesota Lt. Governor Carol Molnau, Montana Lt. Governor John Bohlinger, Arkansas Lt. Governor Bill Halter, Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant, Idaho Lt. Governor Brad Little and Puerto Rico Sec. of State Ken McClintock meet with officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (see picture left) and engage in state specific business as Arkansas Lt. Governor Bill Halter visits Beijing WalMart KATV

Hawaii Lt. Governor James ‘Duke’ Aiona helps open 32-acre state-owned off-road park KHON and Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge will host a Russian delegation visiting local farms Journal   

During run for governor, Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton says as lt. governor she created an agenda complimentary to the gov Wispolitics.com and Guam Lt. Governor Michael Cruz, MD, gives 3-part interview on tobacco dangers and the public health burden Factor 

Governor will testify to Senate committee in support of his appointee to fill vacancy in office of Utah lt. governor Deseret News.   Arizona Sec. of State Ken Bennett opposes temporary sales tax increase proposed by the governor Courier.  Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder will receive the Distinguished Eagle Scout award Today

08/23/09… Alabama Lt. Governor Jim Folsom chairs the State Commission on Community Service Grants which seeks greater transparency in grants giving Newsday.  Florida Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp chaired a foreclosure task force News Press

Minnesota Lt. Governor Carol Molnau is re-elected the Midwest Regional Chair of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) Legal Ledger

08-20-09... NLGA Mission to China to Focus on Agricultural and Commercial Trade Opportunities
 

Appeals court rejects governor’s appointment of New York Lt. Governor-designee Richard Ravitch, case moves to highest state court NY Times;  Bloomberg;  NY Times;  USA Today

Oregon Sec. of State Kate Brown is one member of the three-person Land Board The Daily Astorian.  Arkansas Lt. Governor Bill Halter joins a 7-member National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) mission to China Arkansas News

08/19/09… Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge tours ethanol plant KTIV.  Puerto Rico Sec. of State Ken McClintock brings awareness to collaborative prescription drug program PR Newswire 

Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts takes 7-day tour of farmers markets promoting Buy RI Commerce Digest

08-17-09...California Lt. Governor John Garamendi declares state of emergency WILX and Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts promotes buy local program ABC6

08-14-09...National Broadband Policy Must Focus on Adoption and Use: NLGA, NACo, State and Local Organizations Urge Strategy Encouraging Americans to Use Broadband NLGA.  Letter sent to Congress urging for the development of a national broadband strategy Letter.  For a copy of the broadband policy resolution passed by NLGA at the 2009 Annual Meeting click here.

Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder promotes secret ballot initiative NBC, Nebraska Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy elected Treasurer by NLGA members KOLN and California Lt. Governor John Garamendi talks about the new "green" industrial revolution Light

Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton supports change in appointment process Press and Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge promotes in-state tourism Daily
 

New York Lt. Governor-designee Richard Ravitch says he’s scouring the state budget for financing and budget alternatives, his LG role if his appointment is found to be legal Bond Buyer.  One Senator withdraws from suit asking if governor may appoint a New York lieutenant governor NY Daily News

Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder chaired a broadband task force and queried a joint committee on stimulus funds News-Leader.  Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry joins GM in announcing new battery plant in state Business News

08/13/09… Nebraska Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy is elected bi-partisanly as the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) Treasurer, a national leadership post Omaha Herald;  KCAUTV

Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown says increased military in state from BRAC allows state to become cybersecurity hub Washington Post

08/11/09… Arizona Sec. of State Ken Bennett says there will be no Nov 3^rd vote on a temporary sales tax hike as the deadlines were missed by the legislature  AZ Star.  Alaska Lt. Governor Craig Campbell wins senate confirmation to his post Juneau Empire 

Alabama Lt. Governor Jim Folsom is the senate presiding officer and gavels special session to order WHNT Huntsville

08-10-09... Selection of Lt. governor candidates serve both public and political interests NJ.com, a lt. governor succeeding to governor may have just weeks to demonstrate leadership skills Tribune and soon-to-be-new Utah Lt. Governor Greg Bell is Sen. Asst. Maj. Whip ABC4

Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Joe Scarnati says budget impasse is ideological; vows no tax-and-spend News, Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman part of announcement that pork producers will send 1-M protein meals to needy Ag Today, Senate plans confirmation vote on Alaska Lt. Governor-designee Craig Campbell Forbes and despite legislative efforts, Connecticut Lt. Governor Michael Fedele says technical college will close Time

Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling to carry title of Chief Job Creation Officer if he and his same-party gubernatorial candidate win election Martinsville Daily

08-09-09...  Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge encourages long term care planning Register, Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton explains government programs authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that can help small businesses Daily and Kentucky Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo joins with leaders from the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) to help bring a landmark, nationally prominent collection of lieutenant governor records and archives to Kentucky Post
 

08/07/09… National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) passes a resolution in support of certified health IT systems and e-health i-Health Beat;  Modern HealthCare;  KHN

08/06/09… Connecticut Lt. Governor Michael Fedele will run for governor in 2010 if governor does not Hartford Business.  Kentucky Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo supports successful effort to bring first-ever national Collection on the office of Lt. Governor to Kenton County Public Library KY Post

Sen. Asst. Maj. Whip is now newly appointed Utah Lt. Governor Gregory Bell Deseret News.  Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray supports rail plan estimated to garner 3,800 jobs SouthCoast Today

Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling elected unanimously as Chair of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) SWVA Today.  Guam Lt. Governor Michael Cruz, M.D., encourages activity as better of better health Guam News

08/02/09… Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Joseph Scarnati has power to set special elections; spars with governor on date KYW.  New York Lt. Governor-designee Richard Ravitch is working on the state’s budget shortfall, identifying expense cuts NY Magazine
 

08-01-09…Utah Lt. Governor Gary Herbert sets succession inaugural for August 11, may name new lt. governor this week  Deseret News,  Deseret News.  New York needs a legal lieutenant governor through Constitutionally defined way to fill a vacancy in the office of lieutenant governor Times Herald