02-28-10… Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki presides over the state senate adjourning after noting the governor helped break budget stalemate Nevada Appeal   Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray leads public pledges of men against domestic violence MassLive

Florida Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp, Drug Control Office Chair, says prevention, treatment, and law enforcement will pin drug eradication effort Tallahassee   Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown says he’s spoken several times to Alabama Lt. Governor Jim Folsom about approaches to BRAC planning;  Brown leads a subcabinet effort and Folsom says a statewide approach is needed in his state Huntsville Times

02-27-10… Puerto Rico Sec. of State Ken McClintock on birth certificates as story runs saying new law may require reissuance of more than 4-million territorial birth certificates Alternet   Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki joined budget compromise talks, including an idea to use unclaimed property to pay off loan Nevada Appeal

02-26-10… Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown says much work is to be done on a 15-year agricultural plan, including fully funding preservation and a review of regulation Lancaster Farming   Kentucky Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo is set to unveil drug proposals following a series of summits isurfpaducah

02-25-10… New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish says small business is backbone of the economy Trading Markets   Husband and wife seeking gubernatorial and Georgia lt. governor nominations may be first husband-wife team in history Wash Post

Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts asserts the state can complete health reform, without national action Journal   New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish presides over the state senate Alibi

02-24-10… Three bills regarding the Illinois office of lieutenant governor have now cleared committee to advance to the House floor:  One requires team election of the governor and lieutenant governor, one abolishes the #2 post, and one moves the primary date back to March NBC   Puerto Rico Sec. of State Ken McClintock says President’s health care proposal is a more unfavorable reimbursement formula to the island than now exists Sentinel  

North Carolina Lt. Governor Walter Dalton says White Space testing can bring wifi to rural areas WECT   Vermont Lt. Governor Brian Dubie presides over the state Senate Burlington FP

02-21-10… On small business listening tour, North Carolina Lt. Governor Walter Dalton says technology will help jobs and economy recover McDowell News   Tahoe-Reno Olympic Coalition Chair & Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki is in Vancouver with other officials networking for the chance to bid on 2022 Winter Olympics Press Democrat

02-19-10… Governor goes out of state for a week and does not notify Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder of his absence SE Missourian   North Carolina Lt. Governor Walter Dalton said economy would be worse without valued community college systems Times News

Editorial:  Opelousas Daily World opines to retain the Louisiana office of lieutenant governor Daily World

02-18-10... A bill to pilot public financing of state Supreme Court races stalled when Washington Lt. Governor Brad Owen ruled a 2/3 majority vote was required under Initiative 960 because the bill had a $3 surcharge on court filings  Seattle PI   Florida Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp attends summit on aerospace economy Sentinel

Bayou Buzz writer says team election of Louisiana governor and lt. governor is best policy option; not abolishing the office Bayou Buzz   California Lt. Governor-designee Abel Maldonado speaks on his re-nomination for the post, the previous vote, and decisions to avoid a lawsuit Californian

Editorial:  Herald & Review says team election of Illinois governor and lt. governor is best policy option; not abolishing the office Herald Review   Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton opposes Supreme Court decision on corporate funding for elections Telegram

West Virginia Lt. Governor Earl Ray Tomblin announced a special task force’s recommendations to fund retiree medical shortfall Business Week   Alaska Lt. Governor Craig Campbell speaks on economy, oil, transportation, and more Petersburg Pilot

Oregon Sec. of State Kate Brown urges residents to participate in census activities as it can mean more money for the state Journal   Senate passes a bill initiated by Oregon Sec. of State Kate Brown which will better clarify sample ballots may not be used for actual voting wweek

02-17-10… Vermont Lt. Governor Brian Dubie says relicensing of nuclear plant warrants full investigation without political grandstanding VT Digger   Governor renominates California Lt. Governor-designee Abel Maldonado for legislative approval Herald

Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts testified that insurers should be challenged to have a plan for medical inflation to accompany rate requests PROJO   International mission of Alaska Lt. Governor Craig Campbell leads to invitation to Chinese energy leaders to visit the state regarding possible future natural energy partnerships Taipei Times

02-16-10… Hawaii Lt. Governor James ‘Duke’ Aiona says data will be used to curb underage drinking  KITV   Florida Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp says proposed federal budget space cutbacks are a “huge” economic and military mistake TC Palm

02-15-10… Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts will testify to the Health Insurance Advisory Council in opposition to proposed rate hikes, while she continues a month-long initiative promoting “buy local” arts WJTV; PBN   Top Democrats voice concern in a letter over the Speaker’s proposal to abolish the Illinois office of lieutenant governor SJR

Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray says commuter rail is essential for economic growth Herald News

02-14-10… Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman, who oversees the Office of Energy Development, says favorable business conditions propelled state to near top of wind energy producers Wane   California Lt. Governor-designee Abel Maldonado renominated for senate confirmation SF Gate

02-13-10…Vermont Lt. Governor Brian Dubie promotes the economy saying the national security, economic vitality, and national mobility rely on a strong aerospace and aviation sector VT Digger

02-12-10… Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray, Advisory Council in Veterans Chair, lauds work of suicide prevention program Advocate   Oregon Sec. of State, as first in succession, signed an economic and environmental cooperative agreement with two governors and a Canadian premier called the Pacific Coast Collaborative Sun

Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge says voluntary 4-year-old preschool and additional funding are priorities of the administration Herald   Government Technology features the workforce and education efforts of Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle Gov Tech

Vermont Lt. Governor Brian Dubie said during a plant tour that Yankee Nuclear should close if there is any safety risk Markets

02-11-10… Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, Chair of the Commission on Economic Development, said a focus on helping state businesses develop exports helped offset softening local sales PR Newswire   Ohio Lt. Governor Lee Fisher produces report which he says shows small business can’t get needed access to capital Gazette  

Guam Lt. Governor Michael Cruz says installation of traffic signals as part of transportation plan is sign of growth Guam PDN

Florida Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp convened a meeting of the Governor’s office of Drug Control which he Chairs Gulf News   Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray, Chair of the Council to Address Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence, announced new steps for prevention Gov Monitor

Alaska Lt. Governor Craig Campbell says Asia is a key trade partner for tourism, energy and more Empire   West Virginia Lt. Governor Earl Ray Tomblin says session has been slow, in part due to the tight budget CB Online

02-10-10... Hawaii Lt. Governor James ‘Duke’ Aiona testified in committee to create a position of Secretary of State to handle elections KPUA   New York Lt. Governor Richard Ravitch assumes Senate Presiding role for variety of debates and votes Queens Courier

One role of Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman is to provide leadership to the state’s energy policy Business   Utah Lt. Governor Greg Bell, who is in charge of elections, cited and Attorney General opinion in rejecting online signatures for the purposes of initiative petition SL Tribune

02-09-10… Hawaii Lt. Governor James ‘Duke’ Aiona is promoting a bond fund for clean energy efforts Maui News   Colorado Lt. Governor Barbara O’Brien was the lead testifying committee witness for a higher education safety bill State News

02-08-10… New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish says law allowing collection of DNA from felony arrestees for cross check results in more criminals off streets NM Independent   Office held by Louisiana Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu will be filled by gubernatorial appointment in May, with special election October 2^nd WKRG

02-07-10… New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish said if a House-passed, temporary, half-cent hike in the state’s gross receipts tax were to make it to the Senate and tie, she would vote against it NM Independent   Louisiana Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu elected New Orleans mayor NPR; WSJ

Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder says he’s hopeful dollars will be in place soon to begin earnest planning for 2010 Tour of Missouri KMOX

02-06-10… South Dakota Lt. Governor Dennis Daugaard says, if governor, he’ll add a cabinet-level position on tourism Journal

02-05-10… Governor says Legislature should reconsider team election of Illinois lieutenant governor and governor WBEZ   Vermont Lt. Governor Brian Dubie urges the Legislature to speedily pass enacting legislation to make federal stimulus dollars available Free Press

02-04-10… West Virginia Lt. Governor Earl Ray Tomblin is sponsoring a bill to increase state options for toll roads LandLine Mag   Connecticut Lt. Governor Michael Fedele says next governor will need to address structural problems creating budgets deficits, such as unfunded liabilities WestPort Now

While not endorsing a particular bill, Alabama Lt. Governor Jim Folsom did say Legislature must define “bingo” WHNT

02-03-10… Oklahoma Lt. Governor Jari Askins cautions against governor’s consolidation plans on ME’s office Edmond Sun   Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray, Governor’s Council Chair, leads meeting to approve election certification of US Sen-elect Brown Item Live

California Lt. Governor-designee Abel Maldonado was approved unanimously to become lieutenant governor, now moving confirmation to Senate floor Mercury News   Alabama Lt. Governor Jim Folsom pushes a $1-Billion road bill Business Week

02-02-10… Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant touts passage of meth bill regulating sale of pseudoephedrine WLOX   Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder hosts Chinese Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong to discuss possible trade hub KC Star

Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray announces increase in LIHEAP (heating assistance) benefits Gov Monitor   Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, Economic Development Commission Chair, touts survey showing his state is friendlier for business than California PR Newswire

02-01-10... Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown is helping lead efforts to make the state the national center of cyber security Examiner

Utah Lt. Governor Greg Bell assists governor in interviewing state School Board applicant finalists HJ News   Michigan Lt. Governor Jon Cherry says if lawmakers don’t reform government then a constitutional convention may appeal to voters DET News