Minnesota Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon continues making the Capitol available statewide announcing she will hold office hours twice a month in Duluth and continue "Capitol for a Day" meetings around Greater Minnesota Herald

01-04-12… Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds will co-chair with the governor the ‘Partnership for Economic Progress,’ an 18-member board of business leaders focused on helping the state develop economically Register and Vermont Lt. Governor Phil Scott presided over opening day for the state senate which saw the introduction of more than 130 bills and the first exchanges over redistricting VT Digger

Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, who leads several commissions, voted in the governor’s stead on the Public Works Board to approve a wetlands license to allow work to proceed on a third nuclear reactor Wash Post and Nebraska Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy, who presides over the unicameral legislature, chairs the information technology commission, and is homeland security director, gaveled in session NTV

Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, who presides over state senate, said tax reform will be discussed but any issue of reinstating the grocery tax would be a “non-starter” Republic   Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman, who presides over senate, is homeland security director, and oversees rural affairs among several dozen other duties, held roundtables in 27 communities which resulted in her backing of a reform package which, among other things, would allow local governments to ask voters for approval to go beyond property tax WSCH

As the official who presides over state senate, Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling, who also serves as Chief Jobs Creation Officer, issued a memo regarding how he will rule on issues related to his tie-breaking vote in this session’s evenly divided senate;  he is empowered to vote on organizational issues, final passage of bills and more but is not empowered to vote on issues which require a majority of elected senators such as the state budget, tax measures, debt authorization, constitutional amendments, creating new offices, and more Virginian Pilot; Times Dispatch

Delaware Lt. Governor Matt Denn, who presides over state senate, lauded the governor’s creation of the Council of Faith Based Partnerships charged to find and develop productive relationships in education, social services, health, and housing WGMD

01-03-12… If passed, a filed bill would send to the voters the question of changing the state Constitution to begin ‘team elections’ for governor and Missouri Lt. Governor Missouri Net; while the Hawaii Governor says the state is on pace to host a record number of Asian visitors, thanks in part to Lt. Governor Brian Schatz’s work hosting the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting and making mission to China Civil Beat

The Governor commends the work of Florida Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll on her role in an aircraft company’s decision to build aircraft for the US Air Force in Florida Sunshine News   While visiting family in Arizona, the nation’s longest serving lieutenant governor Washington Lt. Governor Brad Owen, who presides over state senate, held a reception for dozens of Washington residents who live in the area part-time Yuma Sun

Oregon Sec. of State Kate Brown, who is first in line of gubernatorial succession and oversees audits, says she's been aggressive with audits finding more than $180 million in savings and efficiencies KBND   Nebraska Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy, who presides over the unicameral legislature and is the state homeland security director and state technology commission chair, filed his formal paperwork as a candidate for governor in 2014 NE Radio

01-02-12… New Mexico Lt. Governor John Sanchez is filing an annual report on his first year of work which he says will show he visited all 33 counties; conducted more than 100 individual meetings with business leaders, elected officials and private citizens;  presided over the 60-day legislative senate session;  served on 10 boards and commissions; held more than 250 constituent meetings;  met representatives from Spain, Turkey, Russia, China and Germany promoting economic relationships; and he participated in or helped organize more than 100 federal, state and local private and charitable events and meetings while declining the pay offered for his days as acting governor ABQ Journal

Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant will preside over the senate organizational session this week before taking the oath of office as Governor on January 10, 2011 Madison and Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray chairs or is a member of several commissions ranging from housing to veterans and ports and he continued his role as liaison to municipalities telling city leaders the state recognizes the need to provide tools for development Taunton Gazette

Kentucky Lt. Governor Jerry Abramson says he is a full partner with the governor involved in all budget and policy discussions WHAS11

01-01-12... Puerto Rico Sec. of State Ken McClintock, who is first in line of gubernatorial succession, lauds a long term lease and management public-private partnership plan which will result in upgrades for the territory’s airport Governing   A bill is pre-filed which would change the law to allow a gubernatorial candidate to select his/her Kentucky lieutenant governor running mate after the primary election (rather than the current requirement to enter the primary as a ticket) WFPL

Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, who presides over senate and chairs the commissions on tourism and economic development, addressed the state’s #1 ranking in export adaptability saying the state recognized expanding to foreign markets will accelerate the state’s recovery NV Business