Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant, who presides over senate and chairs the state's Joint Legislative Budget Committee, said the revenue surplus is welcome news but does not negate the budget challenges of the new year Clarion Ledger   Opt-Ed:  Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor, who serves dually as Insurance Commissioner, opines against federal health care reform Gazette

Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley joined Canadian Consul General Roy Norton to discuss the importance of trade between the two, as the building of a new international bridge is debated in the legislature Business Mnthly   Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds led a trade mission of 30 Iowans to China and South Korea and in part focused on pork trade with South Korea Agri News

Alaska Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell, who oversees elections, says the state will aggressively market a 14.7 million-acre lease sale hoping to attract new oil and natural gas development on state lands and waters MSN

06-29-11… Florida Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll will testify to the US Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship regarding business recovery from the Gulf oil spill Daily Journal, while California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom joins Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki to woo Olympic Winter Games to Tahoe SF Weekly

The governor and Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Jim Cawley confer prior to legislative approval of the state budget Times   Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb says the state must compete against Texas and he cited legislative successes in reforming public education and the worker’s compensation system as progress Phoenix

Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder, who presides over senate and is the state elder advocate, noted the state allows its employees to mentor one hour per week to mentor a student which allowed his office to expand programs to assist low-income families Word&Way   The governor and Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray will engage in a month-long summer conversation tour across the state Newswire

Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley, who presides over senate, is advocating for a Detoroit bridge to Canada WILX   Louisiana Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne, the tourism department chair and Gulf Coast chair of the resiliency initiative, said environmental organizations and industry have come together to work for Gulf Coast solutions leading to both a sustainable environment and economy  in communities from Texas to Florida Paper Magazine

06-28-11… Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds tells the press that progress is being made in budget negotiations KCCI and Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling, chief jobs creation officer, said state has worked hard to reclaim the CNBC ranking as the #1 state to do business Pilot

Opt Ed:  Guam Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio oversees the territory’s public safety agencies and notes historic personnel levels, the island's population growth, military deployments before and after 9/11, coupled with increasing mandates and expectations have the agencies being more creative PDN

06-27-11… Delaware Lt. Governor Matt Denn chairs the state’s Criminal Justice Council Dover Post, while Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, chair of the economic development and tourism commissions, says the state produces what the world demands and thus earned its #1 export adaptability rating LV Press

06-25-11… Utah Lt. Governor Greg Bell launched the third year of a Summer of Service for youth SL Tribune

06-24-11… Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb, who presides over senate and is the Small Business advocate on the governor’s cabinet, declared 33 counties a state of emergency KFOR   Vermont Lt. Governor Phil Scott, who presides over senate, is engaged in an ‘Everyday Jobs’ tour and has changed car oil, taught second grade, taken ski tickets, been a hotel maid, and assisted a violin maker WPTZ

Opt Ed:  Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor, who serves dually as Insurance Commissioner, also leads the Common Sense Initiative, a regulatory review effort which includes a small business roundtable Herald   Alaska Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell headed to southwest Alaska to tour energy facilities and community centers Reporter

South Carolina Lt. Governor Ken Ard, who presides over senate and oversees the Aging Office, cast a tie-breaking vote to approve the preliminary redistricting plan for US House seats Times Union; The State; Republic

06-23-11… Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch says the administration is progressing on unemployment gains, in part through small business roundtables she leads and she noted 60- 80% of new jobs are created by small businesses WJFW; FOX Wausau

Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz is the governor’s point man in charge of securing federal money and private support for state government initiatives and is lead on APEC Civil Beat   Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, Health Quality and Cost Council co-chair, announced creation of a commission to study health disparities Baltimore Sun

South Dakota Lt. Governor Matt Michels has been leading the Emergency Operations Center tackling two months of flooding with no recession KTIV, while Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon says she will voluntarily comply with state’s 12 furlough days QC Times

06-22-11… The governor and Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Jim Cawley joined legislative leaders to discuss the budget Advocate   Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon, who is the governor’s education point person, visited all four eastern community colleges as part of her Complete College tour Carmi Times

Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb, who presides over senate and is the Small Business Advocate on the governor’s cabinet, initiated and planned a visit by Ireland’s first Agriculture Secretary to the state, after meeting the Sec. at a NLGA Federal-State Relations meeting Bulletin; Republic

Alabama Lt. Governor Kay Ivey, who presides over senate, lauds the successful session and says the budget must be a priority Eprise Now   Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz joined the governor to discuss the administration’s efforts to improve the economy, address homelessness and build confidence in public schools KSWT

Speaking to political ads potentially negative to China, Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, chairman of the state economic development and tourism commissions, cautioned politicians to be cautious noting the international marketplace is one of the few bright spots in the state’s economy LVRJ   Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown chairs BRAC subcabinet and leads federal health care reform implementation efforts, among other duties Bay Net

As part of his ‘Everyday Jobs’ tour, Vermont Lt. Governor Phil Scott, who presides over senate, worked at a hotel VT Digger, while Arizona Sec. of State Ken Bennett, the official first in line of gubernatorial succession, posted new laws on notaries to the web site Trivalley Central

06-21-11… Kansas Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer M.D., a surgeon, is chairing four forums to discuss proposed Medicaid reform changes he spearheads Biz Journals; NECN   With the governor out of the country, Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb is acting governor NewsOn6

06-19-11… Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon assembled an advisory group to make recommendations to improve state financial disclosure statements Tribune and Delaware Lt. Governor Matt Denn notes importance of the chicken industry to the state WGMD

06-17-11… Alaska Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell announces Arctic Imperative Summit, the first of its kind in the state Arctic Sounder   Noting the importance of technical schools, Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling, the state chief jobs czar, says employers have interest in the tax code, business incentives, its right to work status, and the need for a trained work force News Advance

Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray, who leads the administration’s housing efforts, advocates for legislative passage of a Housing First model including diversion and rapid re-housing for homeless families Today - He also announced $275000 in federal funding that will kick-start the creation of 11 public health districts that would cover 114 communities and more than 1.8 million people WB Journal

Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds led trade mission to China and South Korea Blog Iowa   Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon, who oversees the Main Street program and other councils, urges food producers to apply for federal grants promoting farmers markets WJBC; WQAD

06-16-11… South Dakota Lt. Governor Matt Michels, who presides over senate and sits in the governor’s leadership council, viewed and assessed flood damage KTIV; KMEG and Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley, who presides over senate, testified to a state senate committee in favor of building a new bridge to Canada MLive

Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder, who presides over senate and is the state’s statutory seniors advocate, filed an appeal in his lawsuit against the federal health care reform law Watch Dog   Former Utah Lt. Governor Val Oveson will chair the governor’s council to find streamlined efficiencies in government Republic

Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, economic development commission chair, announced his state ranked no.1 in export adaptability according to Ball State PR Newswire   Opt-ed:  Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray, in charge of homeless efforts and other commissions, opines on legislative action on the administration housing proposal Telegram

Arkansas Lt. Governor Mark Darr advocates for transparency and for utilizing the state’s natural energy resources through natural gas and lignite exploration Daily World

06-15-11… Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb says the state’s decisions to cut taxes in the wake of a projected revenue shortfall was a strong public policy statement Tulsa World, while Florida Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll has actively advocated to Congress on the importance of the space industry FL Today  

Governor says New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, who serves dually as secretary of state and one stop shop business advocate, is a “business advocate within the executive branch” North Jersey - Lt. Governor Guadagno also unveiled an online archive of state farming photos NJ

06-14-11… Alaska Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell tells Dow Jones Newswires that a presidential pledge to expand oil and natural gas drilling in his state can only be fulfilled if the federal government also approves roads, bridges, and pipelines to allow companies to transport the product Market Watch   New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, who serves dually as Secretary of State, chairs the Business Action Center which hosted CEOs from more than a half-dozen life science companies Business Wire

Montana Lt. Governor John Bohlinger lauds the creation of the state’s first veterans court, modeled after one in New York Missoulian and Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts chairs the emergency management commission, the long term care commission, small business efforts and she oversees the state’s implementation of federal health care reform Patch

Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray, who chairs the Seaport Council, housing efforts and more and who is in charge of STEM efforts, joined in announcing an expansion of life sciences internships WB Journal   Business recruitment effort of Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch leads to company relocating to her state WSJ

06-13-11… Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb, who presides over senate and is the governor’s cabinet Small Business Advocate, says the state advanced as a result of the legislative session which acted on education reform and lowering taxes Enid News   Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, who oversees BRAC, says national BRAC efforts are on track bringing at least 1000 jobs to the state by Fall Patch

Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman, who presides over senate and oversees divisions of government including homeland security, agriculture and tourism, says the conversion of state fleet vehicles to propane should save the state millions of dollars WISH

06-12-11… Puerto Rico Sec. of State Ken McClintock, who serves as first in line of gubernatorial succession, on hosting the President – the first to visit the island in 50-years VPR

06-11-11… Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb, who presides over senate and is the Cabinet Small Business Advocate, lauds state’s business climate and talented workforce at clothing distribution opening  News OK

06-10-11… Arizona Sec. of State Ken Bennett, who is first in line of gubernatorial succession, is advocating a bill to allow the pilot testing of in-person voting centers Ahwatukee   Vermont Lt. Governor Phil Scott says he’s disappointed in the rush to pass a health care bill in his state, one which he says may have unintended consequences VPR

Opt-ed:  Red tape initiative called CSI:  Common Sense Initiative led by Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor, who serves dually as Insurance Commissioner, shows promise Biz Journals   Alabama Lt. Governor Kay Ivey presides over senate Anniston Star

Louisiana Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne, in charge of Culture, Recreation & Tourism, promotes in state and local tourism to residents Town Talk

06-09-11… Editorial:  Washington Lt. Governor Brad Owen highlights efforts to combat underage drinking and dangers of same Reporter; while Florida Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll will meet with CSX on behalf of the governor regarding commuter rail proposals News13

Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman directs the state housing commission, as well as the homeland security commission, agricultural affairs, tourism, and more Star Press

Minnesota Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon voted with all other members of the Executive Council to reject 77 DNR mineral leases, the first time such leases were rejected in nearly 30-years TCB Mag   Governing:  Details of how lieutenant governors have played key roles in breaking ties in legislative chambers Governing

06-08-11… Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, who oversees BRAC, federal health implementation and more, says reaching goal of enrolling 1,000 providers in electronic health care records is a major achievement Health Beat   If lawmakers fail to agree to new redistricting maps by July 1, 2011, That task falls to Oregon Sec. of State Kate Brown, who is first in line of gubernatorial succession Astorian

Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds is leading an Asian trade mission and hosted South Korean businesses to thank them for their purchases of Iowa pork and beef and to explore ideas for increasing the trade Forbes; Republic

06-07-11… Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling, who presides over senate and is the chief jobs creation officer by executive order, joined the governor in announcing a new community collaborative program aimed at promoting regional economic development partnerships Wash Post; while Alaska Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell hosted the British Ambassador AK Dispatch

Nebraska Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy, who presides over the state’s unicameral legislature and who serves as homeland security director and information technology commission chair, attended briefings on the state’s highest level ever flooding NP Telegraph   Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor, who serves dually as Insurance Commissioner, also leads the Common Sense Initiative – an regulatory reform effort with a Small Business Roundtable component TC News

Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman, who presides over the senate and oversees several agencies including Agriculture and Rural Affairs, speaks about the state’s efforts to become global leaders in food production Gazette   New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, who serves dually as Secretary of State and one-stop-shop business director, launches an online archive of agrarian documents Inquirer

06-06-11… As Minnesota Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon begins some summer office hours in Duluth FOX, she says the sides negotiating the state budget must move toward the middle to avoid a possible government shutdown at the end of June Northlands  

Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, who oversees federal health reform, BRAC, and other initiatives, announced the state surpassed its first goal in creating an electronic medical records exchange with more than 1000 doctors signing up Baltimore Sun   North Dakota Lt. Governor Drew Wrigley, who presides over senate, joined the governor and federal officials on a tour of flooding Bismarck Tribune

Louisiana Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne, who oversees the division of tourism-recreation & culture and Volunteer Louisiana, announced nearly $2-M in Americorps grants NBC33   Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, who presides over senate and chairs several commissions, cast a senate tie-breaking vote to reject an initial version of a conference committee report on state employee hiring NV Bureau

Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray, Seaport Advisory chair and chair of other councils, joined to celebrate the start of rail construction which will lead to greater commuter rail service Patch   As Chair of the River Council and other commissions, Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon is looking for water science experts for an advisory committee IGNN

06-05-11… While governor remains in budget talks, Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds leads a state trade delegation to China and South Korea QC Times   South Dakota Lt. Governor Matt Michels visits flood-risk areas and attends daily briefing on levee updates and other mitigation efforts Argus Leader; Reuters

06-04-11… Connecticut Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, who presides over senate, cast a tie-breaking senate vote to pass a bill decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana Boston

06-03-11… Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Jim Cawley, who presides over senate, was a guest speaker & witness at an Indiana Gas Task Force hearing sharing his ongoing experience as chair of the Marcellus Shale Commission Dispatch

Press say if a gubernatorial recall effort succeeds in calling an election, the 60-day election period would see Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley serve as Acting Governor Sentinel Standard   California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, who statutorily leads the Economic Development Commission & maintains higher education roles, has been tasked to draft economic development reform language Biz Journals

The Mississippi lieutenant governor appoints all members to state senate committees and presides over senate Yall Politics   The governor calls a special legislative session to consider four bills, including one which would change the election of governor and South Carolina Lieutenant Governor to a team election WLTX

Nevada Lt. Governor testified in support of a stadium financing plan saying it would make Reno more competitive for an Olympic bid, while also supporting the goal of a different bill to reorganize economic development efforts but saying parts need to be re-worked Forbes; Westport News

06-02-11… Colorado Lt. Governor Joe Garcia, who serves dually as Higher Education Commissioner, also leads the Commission on Community Service distributing Americorps grants CO Independent and North Dakota Lt. Governor Drew Wrigley, who presides over senate, joined federal & state lawmakers in emphasizing the state’s commitment to become an unmanned aircraft hub GF Herald

Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon, the governor’s point person on education & lead of several commissions, celebrates the state’s first civil unions IGNN   Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray, who chairs the Seaport Council among other councils, toured a state naval campus with the Asst. Sec. of the Navy in hopes of bringing an officers training program to the campus CapeCod Times

06-01-11… North Dakota Lt. Governor Drew Wrigley, who presides over senate, says he hopes legislative leaders will call a special meeting to appropriate flood relief monies Tribune - Also, he spoke on the development of the state’s unconventional oil supply from oily shales Investor 

Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds will lead state trade mission to China and South Korea Register   Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor, who serves dually as Insurance Commissioner, also leads the Common Sense Initiative reviewing the regulatory environment News Sentinel

Nebraska Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy, who presides over the unicameral legislature, says the state is positioned for economic growth working on better connecting education and job growth Independent   Opt-Ed:  Idaho Lt. Governor Brad Little opines on why the state’s bond rating increased as the federal’s government’s rating took a negative move CDA Press

Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Jim Cawley, who presides over senate and chairs the Marcellus Shale Commission, led a site tour of shale sites and the surrounding communities Sac Bee; while Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch says a main role of hers in the administration is recruiting new business to the state and being a sounding board for existing small business thru the fifteen (15) roundtables she has hosted Wis Business

South Carolina Lt. Governor Ken Ard , who presides over Senate and who oversees the Office on Aging, cast his first tie-breaking vote on a budget bill regarding spending on elections Westport News