07-31-09…NLGA members pass nine policy resolutions at 2009 Annual Meeting (click here to access full text). Tourism Commission Chair Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder reveals 7-day, 612-mile pro bike race route Tribune. Colorado Lt. Governor Barbara O’ Brien supports espace, advocacy for aerospace entrepreneurs and future work skills BCBR Court says New York Lt. Governor-designee Richard Ravitch may act as governor but may not cast senate tie breaking vote, pending further appeal Business Review. Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling is elected Chairman of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) WSLS
Kentucky Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo
will sponsor an e-health resolution at the NLGA Annual
Meeting
Ky Post. Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry
supports Cash for Clunkers Program saying it’s a
win all the way around
Fenton Press “Cool and calm” Alaska Governor Sean Parnell succeeds to office Alaska Journal and Alaska temporary acting-Lt. Governor Craig Campbell retires from the Guard to prepare for Aug. 10th confirmation hearings KTUU
07-30-09…"Lieutenant
Governor Mania: From Fifth Wheel to Powerhouse” Twenty-eight (28) lieutenant governors became governor in the
past quarter century through succession
Center for
Politics
Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown hosts NLGA Annual Meeting in Baltimore Baltimore Sun. Hawaii Lt. Governor James ‘Duke’ Aiona urges drivers to be aware as college traffic congestion gears up KITV 07-29-09…”For lieutenant governors, big leagues have come calling” Washington Post. Senate president is Acting Governor as governor and Arkansas Lt. Governor Bill Halter both leave state for a few days Arkansas Gazette. Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, NLGA Treasurer, hosts NLGA Annual Meeting WJZ. Four gubernatorial successions have occurred, one in motion was halted, and another was pending six months into 2009 The Post. Governor asks for lift of stay on New York Lt. Governor Richard Ravitch citing fiscal crisis Daily News. Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts, the Long Term Care Council Chair, urges a “firewall” as Medicaid transforms allowing state workers to determine eligibility for subsidy in long term care RI News. North Carolina Lt. Governor Walter Dalton said state’s commitment to biotechnology makes it attractive to the industry News 14. Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge to focus on health at NLGA Annual Meeting Iowa Politics Legislature upholds authority of State Lands Commission and its Chair California Lt. Governor John Garamendi in refusing offshore drilling New Times. Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant says state sales tax exemption may be statutorily expanded to include hurricane supplies in more areas Sun Herald 07-28-09…A mere seven months after succession, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is forced to make $1-Billion in cuts nbcchicago. Alaska Lt. Governor Craig Campbell becomes state’s first ever “Temporary substitute” lt. governor as he awaits Senate confirmation Empire. Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown hosts NLGA Annual Meeting and will pitch the first ball at the ball game Sun 07-27-09...Twenty-five lieutenant governors registered to hear updates from Presidential economists for Presidents Barack Obama and George Bush, Howard, Dean and more Press Release. Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge visits 67 in-state stops promoting Iowa tourism, ranked as most affordable my AAA Tribune Alaska Governor Sean Parnell succeeds to office Time. NLGA Annual Meeting to be hosted by Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown Washington Post
Alaska Governor
Sean Parnell succeeds and is sworn in, Lt. Gen. Craig
Campbell is sworn in as “temporary replacement lt. governor”
pending senate confirmation in August
News Miner, Campbell is
state’s first-ever “temporary substitute lt. governor”
Empire
(07-28-09) Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder, the statutory elder advocate, educates on falls by seniors, the leading cause of death in the age group Missouri News California Lt. Governor John Garamendi releases letter in opposition to gov and Legislature on offshore oil lease Reuters and Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge stops at 67-points promoting in-state tourism Herald New Jersey gubernatorial candidates select state’s first-ever lt. governor candidates; both are women Inquirer and Colorado Lt. Governor Barbara O’ Brien leads state efforts for education stimulus monies and state is ahead in that quest ABC 7
Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman announces stimulus funding for low income housing projects Courier, New York Lt. Governor-designee Richard Ravitch is Acting Governor as governor goes to DC, his 1st out-of-state trip in one month when a Senate leadership coup ended in a tie vote for Senate leader/Acting Lt. Governor daily news. Colorado Lt. Governor Barbara O’ Brien says state is positioned to gain millions of education stimulus dollars post Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge continued her 67-stop tour promoting in-state tourism visiting a winery and railway carrolls.
Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge continues statewide tour promoting in-state tourism messenger; heartland. California Lt. Governor John Garamendi issues letter objecting to legislative passage of gubernatorially supported off shore oil drilling expansion reuters
07-23-09…Colorado Lt. Governor Barbara O’ Brien will honor state’s four-day furlough by returning four days pay (the Constitution prohibits the furlough of an elected official) the post . Appeals court lifts stay of New York Lt. Governor-designee Richard Ravitch with both sides saying the high Court of Appeals will ultimately decide if the governor may appoint a person to a vacant office of lieutenant governor daily news 07-22-09…Court blocks the gubernatorial appointment of New York Lt. Governor-designee Richard Ravitch to office vacancy, “constitutional crisis” case will proceed nytimes. After having five governors in five years, voters created the first New Jersey office of lieutenant governor and first two candidates ever are named blog.nj Governor opts not to transfer power to South Carolina Lt. Governor Andre Bauer during his European trip; action on transfers vary and Constitution is silent advocate. Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman is that state’s stimulus czar, as is Delaware Lt. Governor Matt Denn wishtv
07-20-09... Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant says he’s concerned about government take-over of banks, insurance, and possibly health care WLOX and five governors simultaneously visit war zone leaving several lt. governors in charge, and others asking the question why authority was not ceded during battlefield absence Star
Idaho Lt. Governor Brad Little is an advisor to the governor and Washington Lt. Governor Brad Owen can and does create this own agenda; both receive international delegations; Historical number of successions renews interest in office of lt. governor Review, Kansas Lt. Governor Troy Findley speaks on unusual joint role as lt. governor and governor’s chief of staff Journal Alabama Lt. Governor Jim Folsom appoints members to the state Boxing Commission times. Surprise Iraq trip-Gov visits Iraq and does not make Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder Acting Governor; the opposite action of the previous governor who did make him Acting Governor during an Iraq trip Leader USVI Lt. Governor Gregory Francis is Acting Governor for one week as governor leaves for DC & East Coast dailynews. First ever candidate for New Jersey Office of Lieutenant Governor is chosen nytimes. Where the Lt. Governor acts as a trustee for California college systems, California Lt. Governor John Garamendi is sole vote against fee increases for state’s university students chronicle
07-17-09…Hawaii Lt. Governor James ‘Duke’ Aiona will be furloughed up to two days per month thru year end kitv. 7-16-09…Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle joins legislators in taking unpaid furlough one day per month for remaining five months of the year 11 Alive. Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki is Acting Governor during overseas trip of the governor Times-Standard Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge is taking a 67-stop tour of the state to promote in state vacationing and tourism WestBranch. Between 1892 and 2009, there were ten vacancies in the New York office of Lieutenant Governor pressconnects.com In accordance with an AG opinion, Governor names an Alaska “acting lieutenant governor” pending legislative confirmation of the nominee ktuu ; he says this ensures a clear and secure line of succession juneau Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray comments to press in support of governor’s budget priorities which resulted in zoo funding cut Belmont. Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant says sales tax holidays will continue to “rejuvenate” economy commercialappeal Massachusetts Lt. Governor Patrick Murray says Northeast region governor’s plans to develop coordinated corridor rail line is critical massnewswire. Courts block New York Lt. Governor-designee Richard Ravitch from duties pending legal outcome on power of governor to appoint buffalonews. Kansas City Star blog headlines “Lieutenant Governors are Running the World” in commenting on the number of lieutenant governors now in the top spot kcstar
Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry to oppose legislative effort to eliminate Promise Scholarships messenger. Press urge voters to consider if New Jersey lieutenant governor candidates can perform their main mission: to take over leadership of the state mycentraljersey
07-15-09... Michigan Lt. Governor John
Cherry is singled out by President for his work on community
colleges
WZZM and Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge is visiting 67
communities to promote local tourism and in-state vacationing
Journal
Oklahoma Lt. Governor Jari Askins and former
Lt. Governor and Congresswoman Mary Fallin are running for
governor, and could become state’s first female governor
News,
Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray chairs a meeting of
the Municipal Affairs Coordinating Cabinet
Bulletin and Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder backs
a state constitutional amendment vote which would require secret
ballots for unions
Fox 07-13-09... South Carolina succession law revisited with hope for clarity in assuming vacant post of lieutenant governor Courier, Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling will be "Jobs Czar" if Republican "ticket" elected News and Alaska Attorney General says Governor may appoint a new lieutenant governor without legislative approval Empire
Alaska Lt. Governor designee Craig Campbell says he's ready to lead Miner, New York Lt. Governor designee Richard Ravitch ran the nation's largest mass transit system and was a lead negotiator for Major League Baseball News and In face of an investigation of the Governor, New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish will renew ethics reform Forbes
The pending succession of Utah Lt. Governor Gary Herbert demonstrates importance of clear succession Tribune, Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder, tourism chair, will support ongoing international touring bike race, in opposition to the Governor KY3, Missourian, Post & KWMU and Colorado Lt. Governor Barbara O'Brien says kids should spend more time outdoors KDVR
Connecticut Lt. Governor Michael Fedele is central in bi-partisan budget negotiations Courant, Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant oversees the state senate and said special session will be held this week WLBT, Ledger & Herald and Idaho Lt. Governor Brad Little at odds with Pentagon over denied flyover Newsday
7-09-09…Politico opines voters ought to be paying more attention to the candidates for lieutenant governor given number of gubernatorial successions politico. Delaware Lt. Governor Matt Denn sets special election date, a power given to lieutenant governors in that state sussexcountian. 07-07-09... Need for clear lines of succession and a filled office of lieutenant governor become vitally clear in New York: Senate deadlock leaves governor unable to leave state, line of succession unclear in event of gubernatorial vacancy and a constitutional dispute over powers of the governor to appoint an lt. governor and the role of a lt. governor in tie-breaking votes Newsday, Union, News and Times
Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry will be acting governor while governor is out of state Business, Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray tours stimulus spending sites and international companies News and Vermont Lt. Governor Brian Dubie, a national aerospace leader, brings pilot satellite launch for cell phones to his state Reformer
07-06-09... Alaska succession to take place July 26, 2009, as Lt. Governor Sean Parnell becomes Governor News and Empire, Utah Lt. Governor Gary Herbert says the Home Run Program can improve economy Fox and New Jersey lieutenant governor candidates are named 30-days after the primary certification, under new law Politicker
Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant says another special session to take place WLBT, North Dakota Lt. Governor Jack Dalrymple announces $5M deal on soybean exports to South Korea News and that the state will revisit shareholder power in decisions of in-state incorporation CNBC while Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge hits the road to promote Iowa tourist spots Courier
Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman calls
budget passage "welcome relief" for taxpayers and state workers
World, Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder says
proposal to finance construction projects with bonds would
raise the state's debt without helping the economy
Missourian and Delaware Lt. Governor Matt Denn
unveils new voter registration system
Gazette 7-01-09…Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge will tour state this summer promoting in-state vacation spots as tourist, economic development opportunity ktiv Vermont Lt. Governor Brian Dubie watched launch as his state’s leader for a test for satellite possibilities in rural connectivity timesargus. Five bills comprising the “Children’s Agenda” of Delaware Lt. Governor Matt Denn pass Legislature wdel1500 Half of state’s governor first served as Hawaii lieutenant governor star. North Dakota Lt. Governor Jack Dalrymple, Trade Office head, to ink soybean deal with South Korea kxmb; kxmd New state law clarifies deadline for governor candidates to make New Jersey lieutenant governor picks NJ News. Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton travels the state telling small businesses how to apply for stimulus money fox21 |