04-30-11… North Dakota Lt. Governor Drew Wrigley, who presides over senate and leads on several of the governor’s priority issues, says with session over it’s time to educate the public on what passed and prepare items for the next session GF Herald   Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon, the governor’s point person on education and leader of several commissions, continues her tour of the state’s community colleges with a goal to improve completion rates WAND

Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts, who leads health care reform implementation and a long term care commission, leads Shape Up RI, a health competition WPRI   Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz, who leads on the gathering of Asian pacific leaders gathering in the state for APEC, says small state businesses should prepare a plan to leverage gain from the gathering HI Business

Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray, who leads STEM efforts among several other commissions, says video game industry will bring more jobs to state Fox Patch, while Alaska Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell says aerospace competition showcases how schools, government and industry can ensure America continues to lead in aerospace 4 Traders

Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley, who presides over senate, cast the senate tie-breaking vote for a budget bill which included an additional $170 per student cut to schools for the fiscal year Enquirer

04-28-11… Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Jim Cawley leads a Marcellus Shale Commission which is accepting input on the topic Business Week and Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz says Japanese tourism will rebound KHON2

North Dakota Lt. Governor Drew Wrigley presides over state senate and leads on several of the governor’s legislative priorities Daily Journal   Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor, who serves dually as Insurance Commissioner and head of a regulatory commission and small business task force, announces plan to help residents locate missing life insurance policies Insurance News

Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman, who presides over senate with nearly 40-other statutory duties, announced a program allowing small cities and towns to create energy efficiency programs IN Business   Colorado Lt. Governor Joseph Garcia, who serves dually as Education Commissioner, says higher ed priorities include joining a national initiative to improve college productivity, supporting a bill allowing the Colorado Commission on Higher Education to work with college boards, and streamlining student transfers from two- to four-year colleges Ed News CO

04-27-11… Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, who oversees BRAC, veterans affairs, higher education and more, launches the nation’s first web portal to pair veterans with federal jobs HT Annapolis and Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder says he will appeal the ruling of his challenge to federal health care reform; he calls again for the attorney general to join the lawsuits Biz Journals

South Carolina Lt. Governor Ken Ard, who presides over senate and oversees the divisions of aging, ruled more than a dozen budget items out of order during floor debate LW Pilot   Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon who oversees several councils, including the river coordinating council, views flooding in the southern part of the state WBEZ

Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts, who oversees the Long Term Care Commission and state health reform efforts, will testify at a US Senate Subcommittee on Aging field hearing on the aging population Daily Journal and Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray, who chairs the Governor’s Council among other duties, led the confirmation hearing for the governor’s appointee to the supreme court Boston Globe

04-26-11… The Japanese general consul met with Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz and others in appreciation of tsunami support Civil Beat, while South Dakota Lt. Governor Matt Michels, who oversees the Depts. of veterans affairs, military, administration & more, said the state needs people and capital to take risks for innovation Brkng Register

Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray, who leads on STEM, veterans, homelessness, seaport, and other issues, launched the Digital Games Institute designed to draw employers in the industry to the state MHT  

Delaware Lt. Governor Matt Denn on the role a new online college may play in helping develop the state’s workforce Daily Biz   Louisiana Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne, who oversees culture, recreation & tourism, issues the Seafood Fitness Challenge to the state and its legislators to improve fitness and emphasize the safety of the area’s seafood PR Web

04-25-11… Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, who leads BRAC, veterans, health care and other state efforts, launches the nation’s first-of-its-kind web portal to specifically link transitioning military personnel to federal jobs Bay Net  - Also, Lt. Governor Brown on patient centered medical homes (radio audio) MD Morning

Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb will host the 2013 NLGA Annual Meeting and, in promoting tourism, he challenges his fellow Oklahomans to investigate bringing their association and board meetings to the state Daily Times

04-22-11… California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom will publish a book in 2013 on the interaction of social media and government changing the way government interacts with people SFIST   Vermont Lt. Governor Phil Scott, who presides over senate, cast a tie-breaking vote on an amendment related to tax exemptions for entities supporting schools VT Digger

04-21-11… Business consultants say it’s been a benefit to the state’s economy for New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, who serves dually as Secretary of State, to chair a review of the state regulatory structure and to have many state business recruitment programs consolidated to the lieutenant governor's office LV Patch  

Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor, serving dually as Insurance Commissioner and as chair of a regulatory & small business commission, says the first accomplishment of the task force is revision of an alcohol regulation Morn Journal

04-20-11… Arizona Sec. of State Ken Bennett, who is first in line of succession, lauds a bill he worked for providing victims of domestic abuse with confidential addresses Prescotte News   The press say a final deal is in the works, but it appears Connecticut Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will chair a panel overseeing health reform efforts in the state, including the opening of the SustiNet state-run, state-employee health plan to municipalities and some nonprofits but not the public CT Mirror  

Minnesota Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon is establishing the senior services hotline consolidating senior aid and hopes to expand it to identifying volunteer opportunities, and she will work on the expansion of broadband and reduction of carbon emissions, and she will take the “Capitol across the state" this summer, holding eight, 2-day hearings on each region’s high-priority issues Minn Post   Washington Lt. Governor Brad Owen, who presides over senate, rules a non-citizens ID amendment out of order on a transportation bill Seattle PI

Culture, Recreation & Tourism chair Louisiana Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne promotes tourism thru “Pick Your Passion” campaign MSNBC and Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, who presides over senate and chairs the economic development and tourism commission, says a new study shows the best ways to spend commercialization support dollars in the effort ot diversify the state’s economy PR Newswire

04-19-11… Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb and governor meet with the Chinese Consul general and he notes China’s civilization and robust development are the focus of world attention FMPRC   Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling, who presides over senate and is the Chief Jobs Creation officer, pledges legislative support in categorizing a college to become a branch of a state-supported university Mtv Bulletin

04-18-11… Montana Lt. Governor John Bohlinger joins in veterans recognition NBC and Arkansas Lt. Governor Mark Darr, who presides over senate and is the opposite party of the governor, heralds passage of a budget $35-Million less than the governor’s proposal as a victory Bxt Bulletin

04-16-11… Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley, who presides over senate, says school cuts are difficult but necessary Ludtn News

04-15-11… Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor, who serves dually as Insurance Commissioner and who chairs a regulatory and small business commission, says workers compensation reform is ahead in the state Biz Journals; Biz Journals   As Acting Governor, Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant, who presides over the senate, declared a state of emergency in 14 counties as a result of tornadoes Clarion Ledger

04-14-11… The Texas governor and California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom make collegial, bi-partisan appearance following a series of meetings on business competitiveness between the states SF Chronicle   Interview on the office of lieutenant governor and the National Lt. Governors Association Comcast Newsmakers

New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno is on a tour of 100 state businesses NJ and Massachusetts Lt Governor Tim Murray, who chairs an array of councils & state efforts, toured a special training program for veterans Am Bank News

04-13-11… Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, at 100 days in office, lauds the governor for his courageous budget leadership Northwestern

04-12-11… The governor signs health care bills into law which were developed by the health care reform commission that Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown chaired Bmt Enterprise   New York Lt. Governor Robert Duffy, who presides over senate and leads regional economic development council, announces the GM expansion of investment in the state Ivtn Trail

Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray, who oversees a variety of councils and efforts including STEM, announced the state is increasing support of vocational educational Boston Herald, while Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz, who has the responsibility to maximize federal dollars to the state, met with FEMA officials regarding the possibility of assistance resulting from the tsunami Republic

04-11-11… Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds says she supports the governor’s proposal to have the state assume mental health care plans, which are currently run independently in each of 99 different counties Bmt Enterprise   Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling, who presides over senate and is the state’s chief jobs creation officer, cast the senate tie-breaking vote to ban abortion coverage in state health insurance exchanges Cath Review

04-09-11… California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, joined Republican lawmakers on a fact finding trip to Texas to evaluate the effectiveness of that state’s economic development strategies SF Gate

04-08-11… Connecticut Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, a former comptroller, says anything the state can do to better save or reserve money is good CT Mirror   As part of her business recruitment efforts, Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch joins in welcoming a new business which crossed state lines Beloit News

Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown champions passage of a child neglect law Bay Net   Kansas Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer, MD, released details of over 120 Medicaid reform ideas and announced private funding support for a robust public input and stakeholder consultation process which he will oversee Aug Gazette

New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno helps celebrate decision of NLGA CAP Bayer to move consolidated headquarters to the state Daily Record, while Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray, who chairs several councils, will now also lead and coordinate the state’s efforts to address hunger Gov Monitor

Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley says international trade is a growth avenue so now is the time to build a new state bridge to Canada, one of the largest US trade partners Detroit News

04-07-11… Nebraska Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy, who presides over senate, is homeland security director & who chairs the information technology council, says the state is fortunate to have a balanced budget NTV   Kansas Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer M.D. as part of overseeing a reform of the state Medicaid program will direct a $125,000 grant aimed at aiding the review NTV

California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, who statutorily sits on various higher ed boards, joined with MC Hammer to promote community colleges ABC   Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant, who presides over senate, says he followed the constitution in bringing the legislative to a close, even without a redistricting plan Clarion Ledger

North Dakota Lt. Governor Drew Wrigley presides over the state senate Bmt Enterprise and Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor, who dually serves as Insurance Commissioner, oversees the Small Business Advisory Council, as part of the Common Sense Initiative (CSI) – a regulatory reform effort Beacon

Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Jim Cawley, Marcellus Shale Commission Chairman, announces the initial meetings of the four workgroups PR Newswire .  Watch Lt. Governor Cawley discuss Marcellus Shale and the work of the Commission:  Comcast Newsmakers (4-8-11)

Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch who’s been working on attracting new businesses greets a Top-50 Places to Work employer relocating to the state WI Business.  Watch Lt. Governor Kleefisch discuss the state’s economy and budget:  Comcast Newsmakers (4-8-11)

04-06-11… Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Jim Cawley, who chairs the Marcellus Shale Commission, says state must look beyond drilling of natural gas to its use ABC27   Florida Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll celebrates women’s history month at a naval station FL Times

04-01-11… Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz, who is in charge of leveraging federal dollars for the state, said he expected favorable consideration from the White House on tsunami aid Star Adv