01-31-10… As Chief Jobs Creation Officer, Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling will focus on four efforts:  1.  Passage of the governor’s jobs legislative package, 2.  Chair an administrative work group on economic recovery, 3.  Co-Chair a gubernatorially-created public-private sector commission on economic recovery,  and 4.  Personally recruit specific businesses to the state Times Dispatch

01-29-10… NLGA Director Julia Hurst recounts pros and cons of electoral methods for lieutenant governors Philly News Nebraska Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy says students need high tech skills for any variety of jobs for the future NP Telegraph

Delaware Lt. Governor and stimulus czar Matt Denn provides detailed accounting of stimulus monies to date WHYY   Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray met with local and state officials to examine state, regional, and nation economic data Telegram 

At governor’s request, North Carolina Lt. Governor Walter Dalton signed an Executive Order suspending certain motor carrier rules to ensure readiness for winter road preparations WNCT   Guam Lt. Governor Michael Cruz returns from tour in Afghanistan Guam PDN

Senate confirmation hearings begin this week for California Lt. Governor-designee Abel Maldonado;  in absence of action, he becomes lieutenant governor Feb. 22, 21010 CAP Radio

01-28-10… Vermont Lt. Governor Brian Dubie said town halls on business indicate tax credits and permit reform are priority issues Banner   California Lt. Governor-designee Abel Maldonado says, if confirmed, he would be the “chief jobs promoter” for the state Mercury News

01-27-10... Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge endorses governor’s “conservative, balanced, no tax increase budget” Journal   West Virginia Lt. Governor Earl Ray Tomblin appointed a prescription drug abuse task force Business Week

Oregon Sec. of State Kate Brown will assist in efforts to improve crime victim restitution fund KTVZ  Hawaii Lt. Governor James “Duke” Aiona proposes creation of a state sports commission to attract high profile events like Pro Bowl or LPGA Star Bulletin

Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder chairs a statutorily created Alzheimer’s Disease State Plan KRCG

01-26-10... New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish supports legislation to create a web portal which would disclose public spending and budget KRQE   Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant says openness in government includes public proceedings but should exercise caution with proprietary data American

Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling, Chief Job Creation Officer, will help shepherd 20 pieces of the governor’s economic legislation thru session WHSV   Plan chaired by Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry to reduce state departments from 18 to 8 can be lesson to other states Gov Tech

01-25-10... A new successor to Alaska Lt. Governor Craig Campbell is named by governor and slated for senate approval Dispatch   If Louisiana Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu wins mayor, the governor appoints and senate approves a successor who stands for election in a matter of months Advertiser

01-23-10... Puerto Rico Sec. of State Ken McClintock tells CNN the barge with 4-million pounds of food arriving from P.R. to Haiti is largest such aide shipment to date CNN   North Carolina Lt. Governor Walter Dalton says small business is the backbone of the economy Journal

Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge says investing in education now is the key to a successful future workforce World Herald

01-22-10... Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman says economy is changing, but the role of agriculture in the state’s economy remains constant Gazette   New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish is backing a measure for four state agencies to work with the feds to increase border security New Mexican

Vermont Lt. Governor Brian Dubie says small business owners say over regulation and high taxes are the greatest obstacles in state job growth VT Digger   Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder opposes governor’s move to balance budget with stimulus monies while creating new programs SBJ

Connecticut Lt. Governor Michael Fedele says technology and intelligence will propel state forward Benzinga   Official fifth in line of California gubernatorial succession was Acting Governor for 48-hours, declaring a state of emergency Mercury News

01-21-10... Vermont Lt. Governor Brian Dubie continues his five-city Jobs Tour Reformer   A bill to elect the governor and South Carolina lieutenant governor on the same ticket passed Senate committee WISTV

01-20-10... Louisiana Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu, head of state tourism, announces unified tourism strategy for New Orleans recovery Travel Daily   North Carolina Lt. Governor Walter Dalton signed agreement with Moldovan Prime Minister to expand mutual aid and exchange agreements Sun News

01-19-10... New Jersey Lt. Governor-elect Kim Guadagno will be the state’s first lieutenant governor, with a priority for jobs as head of Partnership in Action and duties as Sec. of State Star Ledger   South Dakota Lt. Governor Dennis Daugaard opposes governor, agrees with Legislature that deeper cuts should be taken in budget now Argus Leader

North Dakota Lt. Governor Jack Dalrymple is chair of the International Trade Office; of a federally mandated Pre-K committee; and of the state Education Improvement Commission; and within Governor’s Office his portfolio includes agricultural policy, the state budget and legislative relations Herald   Alabama Lt. Governor Jim Folsom predicts hybrid car to be made in his state will be popular with youth Assoc Press

New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno takes office as state’s first lieutenant governor Courier   Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge says model businesses are key to economic future Times Herald 

Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry unveils “Elevate America” public-private partnership thru which Microsoft will give tech training to displaced workers Mich News   Florida Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp, Space Florida Chair, says aerospace development is an investment in the future FL Today  

Tennessee Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey says budget may delay debate on bill to fund colleges based on graduation rates rather than enrollment rates WRCB   Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton will discuss Greening of Schools at the state education convention PR Newswire  

01-18-10… Governors signs Executive Order making Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling the state’s Chief Job Creation Officer Free Press

01-17-10… Duties of the Illinois office of lieutenant governor include being chair of the Rural Affairs Council; the Rural Bond Bank; the Illinois River Coordinating Council; and the Main Street Program, in addition to pursuits of individual initiative SJ Register   Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder asks governor to embrace or oppose federal health reform given estimates say it will cost the state at least $250-Million per year;  Governor declines taking position News-Leader

North Dakota Lt. Governor Jack Dalrymple chairs a federally mandated 21-person state committee on pre-K education News Times   If governor wins US Senate, North Dakota Lt. Governor Jack Dalrymple says he will appoint a lieutenant governor and run an administration on the same priorities as the current administration Tribune

Chicago Tribune Opinion:  Advocates for the Illinois office of lieutenant governor, but for team election model Tribune

01-16-10… New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish says she’s specifically impacted about 1,800 small businesses in five years through travelling forums and other assistance Bulletin

01-15-10… North Dakota Lt. Governor Jack Dalrymple, International Trade Office chair, says a dealer for state ag products is opening in the Ukraine AJC   Office of Sen. Pres. Steve Sweeney, Acting Governor until New Jersey Lt. Governor-elect Kim Guadagno is sworn in, is evacuated for bomb suspicion Press

Florida Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp, Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy Chair, held the first statewide prescription drug task force meeting Gov Monitor   Nebraska Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy says state revenue gap was met without new taxes or reserve use, but no increase or new programs are forthcoming Telegram

North Dakota Lt. Governor Jack Dalrymple, International Trade Office Chair, says a model N.D. farm will be built in the Ukraine marketing N.D. products Daily News   Sen. Pres. Steve Sweeney will be acting governor for about five days, in the out-of-state absence of the governor and until the newly elected New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno is sworn in Gloucester Times

01-14-10… Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, Olympic Effort Chair, said his state is ready to respond to new USOC interest in bidding for 2022 Winter Games GB Editor   Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder touts bill which would allow voters to approve a constitutional amendment prohibiting Missourians for being fined for not participating in national health care plans St Joe News

01-12-10… Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder:  Open letter to Governor requesting a position on the federal health care reform bill SE Missourian   Kentucky Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo hosts first in a series of five prescription drug forums Herald

Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts chairs the Emergency Management commission which is working on H1N1 WPRI   New Jersey Sen. Pres. Stephen Sweeney takes over as successor, pending the inauguration of the newly elected first lieutenant governor Record

Arizona Sec. of State Ken Bennett confirms independents may vote in primaries AZ Republic   Mariana Islands Lt. Governor Eloy Inos is inaugurated RNZI  

Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, BRAC Chair, is part of a comprehensive plan to make the state the national epicenter of cyber security Gov Monitor   Oklahoma Lt. Governor Jari Askins delivers keynote on state of economy ADA News

Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle creates a 7- person budget task force comprised of large company top executives Times Herald   Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry announces the state will host a competition for most fuel-efficient vehicles Crains Detroit

It does matter who is Pennsylvania’s next lieutenant governor, succession does occur and often under adverse circumstances Bulletin

Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder:  Open letter to Governor requesting a position on the federal health care reform bill SE Missourian and Kentucky Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo hosts first in a series of five prescription drug forums Herald

Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts chairs the Emergency Management commission which is working on H1N1 WPRI while New Jersey Sen. Pres. Stephen Sweeney takes over as successor, pending the inauguration of the newly elected first lieutenant governor Record

Arizona Sec. of State Ken Bennett confirms independents may vote in primaries AZ Republic and Mariana Islands Lt. Governor Eloy Inos is inaugurated RNZI  

Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, BRAC Chair, is part of a comprehensive plan to make the state the national epicenter of cyber security Gov Monitor and Oklahoma Lt. Governor Jari Askins delivers keynote on state of economy ADA News

01-11-10... Governor puts Kansas Lt. Governor Troy Findley in charge of cabinet-level group to explore green energy options, up to incl. building of a grid Hays Daily   Idaho Lt. Governor Brad Little is tasked to lead efforts to bring training and operational HQ for new Air Force F35s to the state KIVI

Washington Lt. Governor Brad Owen gavels in and presides over first day of Senate session TDN   North Dakota Lt. Governor Jack Dalrymple says he will pick up significantly more duties as the governor runs for US Senate and will succeed if governor wins Tribune

Arkansas Lt. Governor Bill Halter champions lottery college scholarships in the amounts of $2500 for 2-years and $5,000 for 4-years Daily News   Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman, head of state Commerce and Agriculture, says agriculture’s role in state remains constant FW Daily News

Kentucky Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo initiated and will host five town halls to receive input on prescription drug abuse WBKO

Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray chairs the Interagency Council on Housing and Homelessness handling the fact that 100 displaced homeless families were housed in series of city hotels, stressing the local school system Salem News   Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle created and appointed a state budget task force of experienced leaders Daily Citizen

01-09-10… Tennessee Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey supports keeping Rainy Day Fund intact or partially funded Times News   Arizona Sec. of State Ken Bennett says officials face worse circumstance in history of state; he supports expanding sales tax to include services with a simultaneous reduction in the tax rate Daily Courier

Vermont Lt. Governor Brian Dubie says Big Sis Big Sis builds relationships that lead to positives, like better graduation rates and less drug use Reformer

01-08-10... Newly re-elected Mariana Islands Lt. Governor Eloy Inos was the territory’s first appointed lieutenant governor and may be the first and only lieutenant governor to serve five years due to a change in the year of future elections Saipan Tribune   New York Lt. Governor Richard Ravitch on state budgets, the role of taxes and the feds Wall St Journal  

Connecticut Lt. Governor Michael Fedele is co-chair of a criminal justice information system project which will look at home invasion Waterbury Republican

In an open letter, Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder challenges governor to oppose federal health care reform due to costs and mandates to state KC Star   Puerto Rico Secretary of State Kenneth McClintock says US is ready to discuss visas with Cuba for participation in Caribbean games being held in P.R. Havana Times

Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge will unveil new license plates to fund natural resources Iowa Politics   New Hampshire Sen. Pres. Sylvia Larsen says CSG Justice Center is helping determine if state can improve corrections while spending less Union Leader

01-07-10... California Lt. Governor-designee Abel Maldonado confirmed governor will spare education from budget cuts, but human services will takes cuts SF Chronicle   Seat of California Lt. Governor-designee Abel Maldonado on Lands Commission is critical to economy, environment Independent

University system opens buildings to student voter registration for the first time and Oregon Sec. of State Kate Brown participates in efforts OPB News   South Carolina Lt. Governor Andre Bauer oversees the state's office on aging and recently formed a task force to raise awareness about Alzheimer's Herald Journal

Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts signs letter to President Obama asking that affordability be a key concern in health care reform Park Forest   New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish says state government needs structural changes to find recurring savings and officials should look at why companies aren’t drilling in the state Alamogordo

Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki says grants to rural areas showcase out-of-city opportunities Lin Cnty Record  

01-06-10… North Dakota Lt. Governor Jack Dalrymple would succeed to governor if governor wins US Senate seat;  Lt. governors becomes governor at a greater rate than any other local, state or federal official Analysis; Inforum

New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish supports legislative efforts to put the entire budget online New Mexican   Governor charges New York Lt. Governor Richard Ravitch with developing a 4-year state financial plan Reuters  

After requesting legislative consideration to override a governor’s veto, Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts applauds the veto allowing gay partners to plan funerals SDGLN  Ohio Lt. Governor Lee Fisher is co-chair of Economic task Force for DHL Hub Logistics Mgmt

Tennessee Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey asks for an AG opinion on the federal health bill, while governor says legal challenge is possible if bill passes Times   Colorado Lt. Governor Barbara O’ Brien is wrapping up education reform proposal for the feds (#1), and is supporting creative sectors legislative proposals which she says put $1.7-Billion into Denver’s economy Independent; Biz Journals

01-05-10… Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki attended the inaugural US-China business summit in Las Vegas LV Sun   Governor and Vermont Lt. Governor Brian Dubie to present the state government savings proposal to Legislature Times Argus

Nebraska Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy tells Legislature he will forego salary increase (Post#3), while he begins meetings to support military families saying 1/3 of the state Guard is expected to be deployed by the end of the year Journal Star; Independent

California Lt. Governor-designee Abel Maldonado will automatically become lt. governor if the Legislature does not reject him by Feb. 22 Capitol Weekly   Montana Lt. Governor John Bohlinger attends send-off of the first unit to deploy this year Billings Gazette

Hawaii Lt. Governor James ‘Duke’ Aiona will seek legislation this session for a Constitutional Amendment to create an elected, non-partisan Sec. of State Advertiser   BRAC Chair Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown releases annual report on projects to impact 60,000 jobs WBAL

Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder urges residents to complete census surveys Missourian   Colorado Lt. Governor Barbara O’ Brien is spearheading many state efforts to excel in education & state was 1 of 6 selected to develop comprehensive dropout strategies Chieftain

Tennessee Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey formally requests Attorney General opinion on the federal hill health bill citing concern it may be the largest state mandate in history Knox News

01-04-10... Vermont Lt. Governor Brian Dubie says job creation must be the priority of the legislative session VT Digger   New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno will swear in the new Springfield mayor Star Ledgerl

Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant supports a bonding opportunity for a German pipe plant Daily Mail

Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling petitions Congressional delegation to ensure his state receives same options as all states in the health care bill WSLS   Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts objects to gubernatorial veto of domestic partners funeral planning bill Edge

01-03-10… Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant, who presides over the senate, predicts budget, charter schools, and voter ID will be session topics Clarion Ledger   Louisiana Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu, co-chair of the Juvenile Justice Commission, has worked toward smaller dorms as part of reform News Star

Oregon Sec. of State Kate Brown says Tuesday is registration deadline for upcoming special election Oregonian

01-01-10... Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray says there are signs of the start of an economic recovery Telegram   During international mission, Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry inked two Israeli tech deals turning wastewater to energy Circle of Blue