In the News - Archives February 2009
02-27-09... Kansas Lt. Governor Mark Parkinson joins leadership committee of NLGA WIBW and Journal, Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder expresses concerns over requirements attached to stimulus monies KOLR and Leader and New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish receives endorsement for Governor from film union Tribune
02-26-09... South Carolina Lt. Governor Andre Bauer testifies to the legislature that agencies for elder and disabled services should streamline and consolidate Upstate and California Lt. Governor John Garamendi supports elimination of 2/3 rule for budget adoption Chronicle
02-23-09... South Dakota Lt. Governor Dennis Daugaard says bill's changes respect landowners Journal and Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry on EPA policies Tribune
02-22-09... Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki hosts South Koreans while showcasing Nevada as a tourist destination RGJ, Arkansas Lt. Governor Bill Halter speaks to young professionals Times and Louisiana Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu objects to Governor's position on stimulus monies NOLA
02-21-09... Kansas Lt. Governor Mark Parkinson outlines highway funding plans Sun, Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant endorses plan for insurance pool Sun and Kansas Lt. Governor Mark Parkinson could become Governor Star
02-20-09... Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown promotes bill to take guns from domestic abusers Capital, New Jersey Senate President Richard Codey says legislative employees will face furlough NJ.com and proposal in Georgia could put Lt. Governor Casey Cagle in control of Dep. of Transportation News
02-19-09... Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton stakes position apart from governor on film tax credits Forbes - WISN and Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman outlines how stimulus money will be spent Times
02-17-09... Kansas Lt. Governor Mark Parkinson unveils stimulus website KCTV, Ohio Lt. Governor Lee Fisher to pursue US Senate seat News and Crains and for the first time voters in New Jersey will choose a Lt. Governor Post
02-16-09... Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst creates economic development committee Journal, and Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman announces state awarding energy upgrade rebates Times
02-15-09... Alabama Lt. Governor Jim Folsom says toll road plan is feasible News, Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman appointed to oversee stimulus funds WTHR and top Kansas leaders express support for Kansas Lt. Governor Mark Parkinson should he succeed to Governor Journal
02-13-09... Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry lays out plans to fix state budget problems News and gains endorsement in bid for Governor Press, Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Joe Scarnati introduces bill to address state budget shortfall Gazette and Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown testifies on domestic violence bill WBAL, CBS
02-12-09... Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst proposes redefining eminent domain law News and Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder to cast vote on public funding Post
Louisiana Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu tell trial lawyers that America hopes to recover its "mojo" Record, Hawaii Lt. Governor James "Duke" Aiona discusses addition of a college all start game to the Pro Bowl Star, and Colorado Lt. Governor Barbara O'Brien announces that the Lt. Governors' Challenge reaches 1000 participants News
02-11-09... California Lt. Governor John Garamendi attends water meeting at World Ag Expo ABC30 and New York Senate President Malcolm Smith announces plan to engage public on state budget Gazette
North Carolina Lt. Governor Walter Dalton serves as acting Governor WWAY
02-10-09... Ohio Lt. Governor Lee Fisher exploring US Senate run WKYC, Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry is tapped to head comprehensive effort to dramatically change the shape and size of state government Times and Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling casts tie breaking vote in Senate Pilot
With 17 successions since 2000, Kansas Lt. Governor Mark Parkinson says he is prepared if Kansas Governor accepts cabinet position in DC Eagle and California Lt. Governor John Garamendi announces support for styrofoam ban KTVU
Tennessee Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey predicts fewer spending bills Times and Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge argues for aid package News
02-09-09... Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Joe Scarnati introduces legislation to transfer funds Era and South Dakota Lt. Governor Dennis Daugaard makes plans for race in 2010 for Governor Press 02-06-09... Along with New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish and Florida Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp, Oklahoma Lt. Governor Jari Askins leads Children's Cabinet in her state News and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan testifies before Governor Pat Quinn's Illinois Reform Commission, which was created while Quinn was Lt. Governor WGIL
Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton applauds regional approach to economic recovery Business and Colorado Lt. Governor Barbara O'Brien comments on the economic impact of the arts Colorado
02-05-09... Hawaii Lt. Governor James "Duke" Aiona kicks off financial literacy program Star, Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts promotes the "Buy Local RI" campaign Journal and Alabama Lt. Governor Jim Folsom comments on current budget situation and education CBS42
Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray explains that transportation debts are a top priority News, Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry to lead comprehensive effort to dramatically change the shape and size of state government Press and Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown plans to testify before the senate on domestic violence and firearms Sun
NLGA notes that there has been 17 successions since 2000 as press speculates that Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray could succeed News
02-04-09... The National Lieutenant Governors Association notes that 17 second-in-command officials have risen to governorships since 2000 News
02-03-09...
Nation's largest
states impacted
by gubernatorial
successions
with seventeen
ascensions
occurring since
2000; Both
major political
parties
currently led by
former
lieutenant
governors 02-02-09...The 1979 Curb v. Brown ruling allowing the California lieutenant governor to exercise all powers of the governor when s/he is out of state resurfaces as governor in suit seeks office again LA Times Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown testifies for domestic violence bill which has gun restrictions Sun and Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst makes Senate Committee Chair appointments KWTX 02-01-09...Kentucky Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo urges residents not to shelter at home without electric as he tours ice-storm ravaged areas MSNBC and AP
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