02-28-11… Delaware Lt. Governor Matt Denn, who presides over the senate, is advocating education reform including funding reform Community Pub, while Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds will lead trade missions, including the agriculture director, in September to Taiwan and Japan Radio Iowa

Guam Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio is Acting Governor PNC   Oregon Sec. of State Kate Brown, who is first in gubernatorial succession, supports online voter registration which she says costs $1-per registration OPB

Puerto Rico Sec. of State Ken McClintock joined others in New York to illustrate the territory’s new tax policies and better bond ratings Tax news

02-27-11… Alabama Lt. Governor Kay Ivey has more authority than previous lieutenant governors as she will assign all Senate bills to committees;  she will appoint one of the three members of every conference committee; she is now one of six members on the committee of assignments; and she will chair the governor’s efficiency commission WNCF   Washington Lt. Governor Brad Owen who presides over senate determines if a policy item is a tax or a fee making the difference if it needs a simple majority or a 3/5 passage vote Kitsap Sun

02-26-11… Connecticut Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman moderates governor’s town hall sessions County Times   Alabama Lt. Governor Kay Ivey opens senate session Montgomery Adv - She presides over the senate and will chair the Improving State Government Commission Alabama13

02-25-11… Puerto Rico Sec. of State Ken McClintock helps launch a run campaign which will dovetail with new island tourism branding and an economic development slogan Examiner   In his first 45 days in office, Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb already had performed each duty assigned to his office including as a member of the governor’s Economic Development Task Force (Small Business advocate) or on the Board of Equalization, the School Land Commission or Tourism and Recreation Edmond Sun

Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling, who presides over senate and is the Chief Jobs Creation Officer, has broken 16 tied senate votes since assuming office in 2006, including this week’s vote which will regulate abortion clinics the same as hospitals Wash Post - His tie-breaking senate vote subjects outpatient surgical hospitals, including abortion clinics, to the same regulatory standards as hospitals Times Dispatch

North Dakota Lt. Governor Drew Wrigley presides over senate and is the governor’s point person on legislative matters KFYR

During his first stint as Acting Governor, Arkansas Lt. Governor Mark Darr, who presides over senate, took advantage of senate recess to work at his pizza restaurant Tolbert Report and New Hampshire Sen. Pres. Peter Bragdon, who is first in gubernatorial succession, started a technology company, owned a newspaper, and spent time in banking NHBR

02-24-11… Activists express confidence in Minnesota Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon as the governor’s legislative liaison as the governor seeks a tax increase Northlands  

South Dakota Lt. Governor Matt Michels is an attorney, a nurse, and a naval officer KITV and the state’s new tribal relations officer will report to him Yankton

02-23-11… Minnesota Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon addressed a capitol rally saying the administration will not follow Minnesota on union legislation or action Workday MN   The House gave preliminary approval to HB1155 which specifically allows Colorado Lt. Governor Joseph Garcia and future lieutenant governors to head a state department, in addition to the statutory duties overseeing Indian affairs and acting as governor when the governor is out of state Chieftain

Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz lauds smart growth development in area of community center and rail development Star   The House Constitutional Amendment Committee heard a proposal from the governor to create a West Virginia Office of Lt. Governor, which would be voted on by the people in 2012 if passed by the Legislature WSAZ

Senate passes SB 2 creating the Common Sense Initiative (CSI) regulatory review office under Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor, who serves dually as Insurance Commissioner ABC6   At a union solidarity rally, Puerto Rico Sec. of State Ken McClintock, first in gubernatorial succession, is leading a delegation promoting the economic development opportunities of the island to investment bankers Digital Journal  

Louisiana Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne, culture, recreation & tourism head, says tourism rebound from the oil spill will take hard work; studies estimate rebound in early 2013 Houma Today

Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, the economic development commission chair, says universities can help the state's economic development and themselves by helping researchers gear their research to commercialization Carson Now; while Montana Lt. Governor John Bohlinger says higher education tax cuts are completely unnecessary Kaimin

02-22-11… Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz, who will be acting governor when the governor is out of state, has two primary duties thus far:  search for federal money for Hawaii and coordinate the state's involvement with the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting Star   Guam Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio, who oversees all territorial public safety, on also being keeper of the seal Guam PDN

Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant, who presides over senate, says passage of the open meetings bill is a historic day for state government Comm Appeal, while a proposed bill could create future team ticket elections for governor and South Carolina Lt. Governor Ken Ard WLTX

The legislature will consider a bill backed by the Acting Governor to create an office of West Virginia Lieutenant Governor, an official who would serve as a cabinet officer and be elected on a team ticket with the governor in both the primary and the general elections.  If passed, voters would decide the issue in 2012.  News Register; WV Gazette; Gazette; Republic

With representatives of AEP, Arkansas Lt. Governor Mark Darr toured the Turk power plant  - the first ‘super critical’ power plant being built in the US, with super critical being a more efficient, cleaner energy HopeStar   In his first monthly column, Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb notes policy matters to increasing economic development and jobs BixbyBulletin

Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch says during national news appearances that there is ‘no deal’ on a compromise on state legislation regarding unions NewsMax; YouTube; Yahoo News; Yahoo News.  Also, she tells national media state employee layoffs may be imminent if Democratic senators do not return to work and vote due to a deadline date on which the state must refinance Fox News  

Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown participates in a union rally in support of Wisconsin protestors WBAL - He said unions are partners in states’ difficult work and have made requested sacrifices Suite101

02-21-11… Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, who presides over senate and chairs the economic development commission, will be acting governor when the governor leaves the state LV Sun - He is also drawing press attention to the declining workers compensation rates in his state NNBW

Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray applauds governor’s move to freeze unemployment insurance rate increases Gov Monitor   Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder, who presides over senate and is the statutory elder advocate, cites the transition of the senior drug assistance program and the initiation of a national pro cycling tour race as major achievements of his time so far in office Politic MO

Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Jim Cawley, who presides over senate, toured a business saying the administration pledges to become a better partner to business and the upcoming proposed budget will put the fiscal house in order Standard; Also, he says cyber charter school appears to be an option which should be available to parents ABC27  

Kentucky Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo, M.D., opposes move of the Florida governor to delay implementation of 'pill mill' monitoring WKYT; Civ Source

02-20-11… New York Lt. Governor Robert Duffy, who presides over senate, dialogues with schools over state budget aid cuts to school districts Buffalo News  

Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley, who presides over senate, said film tax incentives have a 10- to -1 negative impact on the state budget WZZM13 and press says he is a major architect of the governor’s budget which includes taxation issues LPR

02-19-11… Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, who oversees higher education and health care work in his state, opines in support of transparency and anti-corruption bills Wash Post

02-18-11… Connecticut Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman says the governor’s proposed ‘shared sacrifice’ budget opens the state for business and notes rainy day funds are gone Tolland Patch   Colorado Lt. Governor Joseph Garcia, Higher Education Department Director, presents the 2011- 12 budget to Joint Committee with the governor CO Statesman

Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder sits on the Housing Commission and opposes a move he says is slowing down the granting of tax credits per the governor’s request STL Today

02-17-11… Florida Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll said the state must curb brain-drain, the loss of Florida educated students to other states for work Gainesville Sun; while Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, thru gubernatorial appointment, will chair iJAG – a public-private partnership aimed at increasing graduation levels among at risk students Iowa Politics

California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, who chairs the economic development commission and is a higher education regent, is a supporter of transparency efforts Gov Tech; Lt. Governor Newsom also greets the U.S. President during a visit to the state California Beat

Alaska Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell advocates use of the Arctic and leadership in building icebreaking equipment Juneau Empire   Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder, who presides over senate and is the statutory elder advocate, explains his lawsuit against federal health care reform PoliticMo

Arkansas Lt. Governor Mark Darr, who presides over senate, will tour an energy company KTAL   Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, chair of the Federal Health Reform Implementation Commission, is shepherding legislation to implement exchanges Canadian Business

Colorado Lt. Governor Joseph Garcia, director of the department of higher education and statutory of tribal affairs, is meeting with two tribes KDVR   Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman, who presides over senate and has several dozen statutory duties, is acting governor while the governor recovers from surgery WLKY

02-16-11… Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle appeared with the governor and chief justice to support the governor’s call for criminal justice reform The Weekly   Vermont Lt. Governor Phil Scott, who presides over senate, and the governor travelled to meet with Quebec officials saying they are hopeful for progress on cross-border high speed rail and a natural gas pipeline VPR

Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley, who presides over senate, says the soon-to-be unveiled governors’ budget makes deep cuts, primarily in corrections Detriot News

Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown chaired the Behavioral Health Advisory Board and the federal Health Care Reform commission among his other duties including leading the BRAC subcabinet SOMD News   Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor, who is also Insurance Commissioner, is chair of the Common Sense Initiative reviewing regulatory burdens Sun News

Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, the economic development commission chair, says China is a dynamic potential market for Nevada as the Asian Chamber of Commerce is approved as a representative of the state in China LV Sun   Also, he meets with the governor and high-tech executives on state needs to draw industry LVRJ  

02-15-11… Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant says energy is a leading industry because it employs people and creates the ability to expand other firms employing more people WLBT   New York Lt. Governor Robert Duffy says schools can absorb budget cuts without laying off teachers, for example he says freezing wages and gaining concessions on health-insurance in the 675 districts would equal the $1.5 billion in cuts statewide WSJ

Louisiana Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne, head of Culture, Recreation & Tourism, will chair the Blue Ribbon Gulf Coast Resilient Communities initiative, holding forums in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida Digital Journal  

With the governor and Vermont Lt. Governor Phil Scott in Quebec, Canada, the House Speaker is acting governor Burlington Press, while Arkansas Lt. Governor Mark Darr, who presides over senate, is advocating an online ‘checkbook’ for state spending which is closer to reality as the senate passed an online database of state agency spending Arkansas News

02-14-11… Arizona Sec. of State Ken Bennett will co-host a reception for 50-businesses to tout jobs bill Daily Courier and Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Jim Cawley, on behalf of the governor, announces executive branch reappointment Sacramento Bee

Kentucky Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo, M.D., criticizes the Florida governor’s decisions to end interstate cooperation on monitoring pain clinic prescriptions which reportedly negatively impact other states’ illicit and illegal drug trades Miami Herald, while Colorado Lt. Governor Joe Garcia, Higher Education Department Director, will host US Education Secretary in his visit to the state Biz Journals

Alabama Lt. Governor Kay Ivey, who presides over senate, is empowered to make various committee appointments Huntsville Times

02-13-11… Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray, homelessness council chair, is developing policy on homeless families Telegram  Additionally, he serves on numerous councils, including the governor’s council, where he cast a tie-breaking vote on appointment of a new district judge Patriot Ledger  

02-12-11… Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon, the governor’s education liaison, begins a ‘complete college’ tour to visit every community college in the state WGIL

02-11-11… Kentucky Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo opposes the move of the new Florida governor to end pill mill tracking system Lexington Herald and Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch will lead small business roundtables Wis Business

02-10-11… Idaho Lt. Governor Brad Little, who presides over the senate, says education reform will be controversial but he expects the legislature to finish business on time KBOI2, while Kansas Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer, MD, in charge of Medicaid transformation, released the state strategic economic development plan with the governor KAKE

Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, who presides over senate, says the state has one of the best workers compensation systems with rates the lowest among the west PR Newswire   Nebraska Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy, state homeland security director, says his state took steps to be more friendly to wind power operations World Herald

Minnesota Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon is the governor’s legislative liaison and head of the new senior services office Duluth Tribune

02-09-11… Louisiana Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne, the department of culture, recreation, and tourism director, says state is ready for upbeat, successful Mardi Gras, the first Mardi Gras since the oil spill AOL   Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray will promote state’s 2-1-1 day on February 11, 2011, highlighting a public-private partnership with United Way where callers to 2-1-1 are connected with services and needs Natick Patch

Colorado Lt. Governor Joe Garcia, who is director of the department of higher education, will live in the governor’s mansion with other cabinet officers 9News and Connecticut Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman unveiled the administration plan to replace the managed care organizations administering state health plans Rep-Am  

Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor, the Insurance Commissioner, will also chair the Common Sense Initiative Commission and is advocating a bill to create same which would also require certain review and opportunity for rejection of regulations Dayton Daily   Montana Lt. Governor John Bohlinger, workers compensation commission chair, spokes in favor of a proposal to create a subcommittee to merge the best aspects of two competing filed bills Watchdog

Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission chair, on appointment of the new commission director News OK   Also, citing modern technology and a need to update statutes, a bill is filed to change the provision that Lt. Governor Lamb not be Acting Governor when the governor is out of state Edmond Sun

02-08-11… Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts is co-chair of Shape Up RI Warwick Beacon   Also, she testified in support of a same-sex marriage bill PROJO

Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling presides over senate and broke two ties votes in one day, breaking 15 tie votes since becoming lt. governor in 2006; one vote changes the state’s schedule of budget adoption to allow new governors more say in their own budgets Washington Post   Alabama Lt. Governor Kay Ivey is chair of the governor’s new commission on efficiency Gadsden Times

Advertisements of a no-tax pledge by the Governor running in a neighbor state were followed by 553 letters signed by New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno in her business attraction role Yahoo News and Utah Lt. Governor Greg Bell, who oversees elections as part of his portfolio, says redistricting and work on allocation of water resources will be issues this year Vernal

Senators introduced a bill to remove a provision which places New York Lt. Governor Robert Duffy in charge anytime the governor leaves the state;  the Poughkeepsie Journal opines “The Matter is not just a hypothetical issue” noting the previous governor refrained from out-of-state travel when there was no lieutenant governor in office and a senate leadership battle lasted for weeks Poughkeepsie Journal  

02-07-11… Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray, an advocate of commuter rail improvements, rides first trip aboard the new diesel electric commuter rail train Gov Monitor and Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, who presides over senate, gavels in senate session on opening day Bloomberg  

Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz says the administration will review the taxi contract for airport service as they ramp up tourism and international visit efforts Star Advertiser   Vermont Lt. Governor Phil Scott, who presides over senate, supports a bill to end ‘deceptive ad practices’ which lure online consumers into believing they are buying locally Media Newswire

02-06-11… House Bill 1155 would specifically allow Colorado Lt. Governor Joe Garcia to serve dually as head of the department of higher education Chieftain  

New York Lt. Governor Robert Duffy, who presides over senate and chairs economic regional councils, is seeking support for the governor’s budget Press Republican   Also, he says he will defy a senate rules change which seeks to strip him of a historically established power to cast tie-breaking votes in procedural matters Chronicle

02-05-11… California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom says he intends to actively engage with the governor on the budget, possibly seeking reconsideration of parts of his proposal in redevelopment and higher education SF Gate   Also, he is exploring ways to continue weekly video addresses and social media updates as lieutenant governor SF Weekly

South Dakota Lt. Governor Matt Michels says he and the governor welcome the state budget debate KDLT

02-04-11… Kansas Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D., will chair the state’s effort to reform Medicaid and reduce its overall cost KWCH   Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, who co-chaired federal health care reform implementation efforts, is advocating state legislation which would give the state the right to enforce federal health laws Biz Journals

Alabama Lt. Governor Kay Ivey, who presides over senate, per gubernatorial appointment, will chair the new Alabama Commission on Improving State Government WTOK, while Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder, who presides over senate, joins the House Speaker and Senate President in requesting a legal opinion from the Attorney general on the enforceability of federal health care reform in the state Bloomberg

02-03-11… Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, who has roles in higher education and military affairs, developed a compact that university officials are signing pledging more assistance for veterans in college Media Newswire; He also publicly endorses same sex marriage bill pending in the Legislature Washington Blade

Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Jim Cawley says he will be a full partner with the governor in the new administration WFMZ and Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling joins the request of the state Attorney General for expedited and immediate review of the national health care reform challenge case by the US Supreme Court Times Dispatch  

The state Attorney General is reviewing a senate rule change which seeks to strip the tie-breaking vote authority of New York Lt. Governor Robert Duffy on procedural matters, challenging a power of the lieutenant governor set since 1777 on the basis of the vice president's role in federal government Press Connects; WSJ

02-02-11... California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom sets goals for clean energy including wave energy for renewable energy, PACE program back in place, and install an infrastructure of electric car charging stations Triple Pundit and Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki is co-chair of a commission leading a Nevada-California bid for a future US Olympics Telegraph

New York Lt. Governor Robert Duffy will oversee ten regional economic development councils funded with $340-Million in state aid Poughkeepsie Journal

Washington Lt. Governor Brad Owen in presiding over senate ruled there is no debate on a motion to adjourn Spokesman   North Dakota Lt. Governor Drew Wrigley attended a hearing discussing possible greater oversight of state investments Forbes

02-01-11… Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, who has leadership roles in state military affairs and higher education, developed and promoted signature of a state compact for student veterans by university administrators pledging support for the specific needs of veteran students Diamondback, while Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon called the signing of a civil unions bill conferring 650 rights 'a milestone but not the finish line' Chicago Now

Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley, who presides over senate and is point person on the governor's corporate tax proposal, says about 99% of business will see a tax reduction under the 6% flat tax proposal WLNS