In the News - Archives December 200912-31-09… In a move toward transparency, New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish unveils online database listing all contracts worth more than $20,000 istock analyst Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts promotes “Buy Local RI” and sees business results Today Colorado Lt. Governor Barbara O’ Brien says every parent will receive vaccination reminders as a result of partnership with Hallmark Independent Kansas Lt. Governor Troy Findley signed a state of disaster emergency declaration so counties can get assistance after snow storm WIBW Tennessee Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey urges his state’s Atty. Gen. to join 13 other Atty. Generals in challenging the federal health reform bill Tennessean Florida Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp joins Space Caucus in working to ease blow of 3,500 space shuttle layoffs Tallahassee 12-30-09… Lottery establishment is top story of year, and college opportunities are the real story said Arkansas Lt. Governor Bill Halter mlive Connecticut Lt. Governor Michael Fedele confirms nearly all revenue streams have declined since most recent budget debates County Times Gubernatorial action could impact future state law changes incl. team election of South Carolina lieutenant governor and security details WYFF 12-28-09… Oregon Sec. of State Kate Brown notes voter turnout is one of nation’s highest, but gains could be made in registration Daily Astorian Public radio interview with gubernatorial candidate Vermont Lt. Governor Brian Dubie VPR News 12-27-09… New Hampshire Sen. Pres. Sylvia Larsen will resume weekly web postings on legislative action this session, a service premiered last session WBZTV Oregon Sec. of State Kate Brown said state will continually seek streamlining ideas as Pew report shows state spent an average of $4.51 for each of the more than 2-Million voters in the state Journal Hawaii Lt. Governor James “Duke” Aiona says state is actively pursuing international contacts, incl. China, to increase tourism Star 12-26-09… Board of Equalization, on which Oklahoma Lt. Governor Jari Askins sits, cast five votes including “revenue failure” for state, no income tax cuts, and certified tight revenues Today 12-25-09… Gubernatorial actions may result in legal changes to South Carolina office of lieutenant governor including 24-security and team/ticket election allowing for seamless succession changes Observer Colorado Lt. Governor Barbara O’ Brien is spearheading the state’s Race to the Top for federal education dollars Chieftain 12-24-09… Delaware Lt. Governor Matt Denn oversees implementation of the federal stimulus package in the state Ledger Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts operates Operation Holiday Cheer sending packages to troops East Bay 12-23-09… Tennessee Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey says Nebraska “deal” in US health plan could allow states to opt- out Knox News Louisiana Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu says state and federal relationships he made will assist him as New Orleans mayor, should he win WDSU 12-22-09… Colorado Lt. Governor Barbara O’ Brien co-hosts a panel on the creative economy Vail Daily New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish introduces and promotes proposal to curb predatory lending KOAT Tennessee Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey asks Atty General to investigate if Nebraska “deal” in US health bill can be used to exempt all states KTIV Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown announces $300-M Congressional funding for BRAC area traffic congestion News8 Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray thanks SEUI for reaching new $28.5-M agreement Gov Monitor South Carolina Lt. Governor Andre Bauer distributing blankets to needy seniors Sun News 12-21-09… Kentucky Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo announces the formation of a prescription drug task force WKYT Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray chairs state STEM Advisory Council WB Journal
South Carolina Lt Governor Andre Bauer distributes blankets to needy Sun News
12-20-09… NLGA Treasurer Nebraska Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy is state’s “most powerful invisible man” and “man to watch” NP Telegraph Governor’s failure to notify South Carolina Lt. Governor Andre Bauer of his absence was official misconduct Greenville Online
12-18-09… As Housing Development Commission member, Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder casts lone dissenting vote to create rebates for home purchasers from stimulus and reserves iStock Analyst South Carolina Lt. Governor Andre Bauer meets with Chinese Minister Guangyuan Liu to discuss cultural and economic opportunities The TandD
12-17-09… Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling is state’s “Chief Jobs Creation Officer” and part of Cabinet WSLS Arizona Sec. of State Ken Bennett provided a required timeline for a states sales tax increase to reach the March ballot and Legislature will not meet deadlines Mohave Daily
Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge tours state promoting the infrastructure initiative for jobs Daily Gate
12-16-09... New Jersey Lt. Governor-elect Kim Guadagno will serve as secretary of state and chair of the new state partnership program to oversee economic development NJ News Oregon Sec. of State Kate Brown said her office worked with NLGA CAP The Pew Charitable Trust to do the first ever study on the cost of registration which was $4.51 per voter Sun Herald
South Carolina Lt. Governor Andre Bauer says he’ll fly anywhere to speak to someone about jobs, adding he’s been to 20 countries, never at state expense Free-Times Veterans and newcomers seek the Illinois lieutenant governor post as succession demonstrates full potential of the office Tribune
South Dakota Lt. Governor Dennis Daugaard is honorary chairman of the South Dakota Honor Flight KTIV A vacancy in the Louisiana office of lieutenant governor would likely result in a cross-party appointment and a special election Town Talk
12-15-09... Connecticut Lt. Governor Michael Fedele cautions against municipal taxing as a possible disincentive NH Independent Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant supports tax amnesty in the state budget as an aide to small business Clarion Ledger
Alabama Lt. Governor Jim Folsom sends letter to US Senator regarding his state’s skilled workforce for aviation & high tech manufacturing Press Register New Jersey Lt. Governor-elect Kim Guadagno will serve as Sec. of State and chair of the NJ Partnership for Action overseeing elections, arts, culture, and business recruitment, and NLGA Director Julia Hurst says of the duties: "It's common now to have a lieutenant governor with a diverse and substantive set of leadership duties” Star Ledger
12-14-09... Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown courting growth and jobs at groundbreaking of associated businesses to BRAC development in the state ABC 2 Colorado Lt. Governor Barbara O’ Brien leads the state Early Childhood advisory team Chieftain
12-13-09… Clarifying the line of gubernatorial succession in New York may cost $1-Million Press Connects
12-12-09… Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry is pushing for an accurate census count of “snowbirds” who spend their winter in Florida when census papers are mailed saying inaccurate count costs the state $200-M annually Times Herald North Carolina Lt. Governor Walter Dalton leads a commission seeking to dovetail education and business for a well trained workforce Salisbury Post
12-11-09… A filed bill would place the South Carolina lieutenant governor in charge of the state if the governor is out of state and has been out of communication for 12-hours Assoc. Press Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry initiates plan to tax bottlers of Michigan’s water to fund college scholarships Grand Rapids Press
Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton testifies for a small business aid bill which seeks to connect opportunity, research and entrepreneurship Badger Herald Two pre-filed bills would require governors and lieutenant governors to accept executive protection and details circumstances under which lieutenant governor assumes power Capital Bureau
12-10-09… Kansas Lt. Governor Troy Findley says federal grant for rural broadband deployment could have development results similar to the 1900’s New Deal rural electrification Morning Sun Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman presented 35,629 Christmas cards to the state National Guard Brazil Times
The governor names Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling to a new cabinet level post of Jobs Czar to lure businesses and encourage entrepreneurship News Observer
12-09-09… Colorado Lt. Governor Barbara O’ Brien hosted superintendents and district leaders to provide input on bettering schools for federal grant competition Coloradoan 12-07-09… Kansas Lt. Governor Troy Findley says part of stimulus monies will map broadband in the state, a 1st step toward 100% statewide coverage Courant Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray, Governor’s Interagency Council on Housing and Homelessness chair, says one-time revenue will restore homeless shelter funds Monitor 12-05-09… Hawaii Lt. Governor James “Duke” Aiona says robotics competition promotes problem solving skills and STEM learning Advertiser Nebraska Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy made the “sales” visit that ended with a 200 new job expansion in state Independent 12-04-09... Arkansas Lt. Governor Bill Halter opposes an effort to repeal the state lottery which funds college scholarships Todays THV Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge says state’s infrastructure jobs (I-JOBS) initiative is proactive economic attempt Herald Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray promotes STEM education Telegram 12-03-09… Partners launch NLGA Winning with Asthma in New York PR Newswire 12-02-09... California Lt. Governor-designee Abel Maldonado awaits senate confirmation and confirms he will run for the seat, as well Times Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry calls on state attorney general to use all legal means possible to keep invasive Asian carp out of Great Lakes Messenger Arizona Sec. of State Ken Bennett encourages active participation in census counts saying adequate federal funding for broadband Internet, water systems, law enforcement and other vital areas depends on residents participating fully AZ Times Utah Lt. Governor Gregory Bell swears in new tax commissioner News 8 12-01-09... Mayor says New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno will lead an initiative to aid cities in shared services Atlantic City Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant, the senate president, says performance based budget bill he advocates will save state 5% per year Meridian Star New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish appeared in Washington D.C. to outline her priorities as governor if she wins NM Independent and to detail her similarities and differences from the incumbent governor Politico
Nebraska Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy fields primarily taxation questions at town forum Chadron Record Opt-ed of Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle regarding unfunded state mandates in the health reform bill is featured in the Washington Times Times |