03-31-11… California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom speaks to environmental stewardship, green jobs creation, and the establishment of a green energy economy Market Wire   Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray, the governor’s local government liaison, lauds the collaboration leading to a bridge and dam project Gov Monitor

Oregon Sec. of State Kate Brown, who is first in line of gubernatorial succession, joined past Secretaries for the 100^th anniversary of the state’s Blue Book OPB, while Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds is appointed to the state fair board which oversees the state’s largest event Read Media

Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant, who presides over senate, says House and Senate negotiators reached a tentative budget deal WLOX   Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, chair of the commissions of economic development & tourism, says diversifying the state’s economy is about a range of issues including workforce, education, proximity to customers, taxes and regulation LV Sun

03-30-11… Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz says roadwork near the airport is accelerated to be ready for APEC News Now   Louisiana Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne, head of culture-recreation & tourism, says littering foils tourism developments and costs all levels of government $40-Million/year to pick up Daily World

Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, chair of the health care reform Coordinating Commission, lauds final passage of the public-private health exchange bill which originated from his committee’s work Biz Journals; Biz Journals

03-29-11… New York Lt. Governor Robert Duffy lauds governor’s budget proposal which included $130 million in development aid controlled by the Empire State Economic Development Corp which are councils led by the lieutenant governor Ithaca Journal   Tennessee Lt. Governor & Sen. Pres. Ron Ramsey cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee to pass on a bill which would require the election of all judges News 5

Florida Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll says the state needs to do more to help those returning from war Capitol News and Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, chair of the tourism and economic development commissions, says drawing Chinese visitors to the state is a priority to create new revenue News 4

Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle says relieving traffic congestion, looking at water reservoirs, and preserving the HOPE scholarship are elements to drawing new people and business to the state Johns Creek   The state senate passes a workers compensation reform bill, an effort involving Montana Lt. Governor John Bohlinger since last year Ins Journal

South Dakota Lt. Governor Matt Michels meets with federal officials on funding for a veterans home during time in DC for a National Lieutenant Governors Association meeting Keloland; Republic; KCAUTV; RC Journal

Connecticut Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman brings awareness to distracted driving Boston Globe, while Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon, the governor’s education liaison, is visiting every community college in an effort to increase graduation completion rates State Line

03-28-11… Senate ruling of Washington Lt. Governor Brad Owen on the difference in a tax and a fee:  “Calling something a fee when there is no nexus between its collection and how it is to be spent does not make it a fee… Failing this, it is a tax, and a supermajority vote is required.” KPBJ   Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds attended National Lieutenant Governors Association meetings in Washington D.C. Iowa Politics

Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Jim Cawley, chair of the Marcellus Shale Commission, said the issue of a severance tax is off the table WDUQ

South Dakota Lt. Governor Matt Michels is a new Midwest member of the NLGA Executive Committee and attended the NLGA Meeting in Washington D.C. KCAU and Guam Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio attends the NLGA Meeting saying the states & territories share fiscal and tourism challenges Pacific News Center
 

March 28, 2011...The NLGA Federal-State Relations Meeting page on this site is updated with all presentations, passed resolutions, speaker bios, and the agenda from the March 23 - 25, 2011, meeting 

03-27-11… Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, economic development commission chair, says incentives are available for some companies that manufacture green energy equipment NV Appeal

03-26-11… Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb will host the 2013 National Lieutenant Governors Association Annual Meeting Republic   The Senate approved HB 1155 which would specifically allow a Colorado Lt. Governor to serve dually as lieutenant governor and as a Cabinet head Chieftain

The Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association (DLGA) selects Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray as Chair, Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown as 1^st Vice Chair, Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon as 2^nd Vice Chair, and Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts as Secretary Telegram

03-25-11… South Dakota Lt. Governor Matt Michels attends his first National Lieutenant Governors Association meeting Plains Daily, while Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Jim Cawley chairs the first full meeting of the Marcellus Shale Commission centered on natural gas drilling and environmental issues LD News

Arizona Sec. of State Ken Bennett, who is first in line of gubernatorial succession, toured a port of entry which is seeking expansion KOLD   Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch cites Illinois’ recent tax increases as a reason some small business will relocate across the border to her state Biz Journals

March 25, 2011…Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb, NLGA South Region Chair, will host the NLGA Annual Meeting in 2013 in Oklahoma City Oklahoman, Republic, and Journal Record

Minnesota Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon is the recipient of the first annual Public Leadership in Energy and Environmental Stewardship award presented by General Electric in partnership with NLGA Northlands

03-24-11… New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno says she will continue to work to shore up casinos as part of the state’s tourism offering News Works   Minnesota Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon receives the Public Leadership in Energy and Environmental Stewardship awarded by General Electric in partnership with NLGA Northlands

Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley testified to the House Appropriations Committee on the governor’s budget proposal which includes a pension tax FOX   Guam Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio, during the NLGA Federal-State Relations meeting, met with the Department of Insular Affairs on the territory’s eligibility for a $1-Million grant KUAM

Alaska Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell will chair the Aerospace States Association noting that 82% of the state is not connected to a road system and aviation is a way of life Juneau Empire   Louisiana Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne, who oversees the commission of culture, recreation & tourism, opposes the governor’s proposed budget and cuts & redirections it would make from arts and parks CNBC  

03-23-11… The US Trade Representative General Counsel tells National Lieutenant Governors Association members at the Federal-State Relations meeting that the US remains hopeful on a Colombia trade pact deal WSJ   Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Jim Cawley, in general support of the governor’s proposed revenue cuts to public colleges, noted that private university professors earn about $10,000 less annually than public university professors in his state State College

Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb will be Vice-Chair of the Aerospace States Association Edmond Sun - Also, he supports Women in Recovery, a program of accountability and therapy offered as an alternative to imprisonment Tulsa Today

The Spokesman Review-Journal calls Idaho Lt. Governor Brad Little the man “who is likely to become governor” when the current governor retires Spokesman and Alabama Lt. Governor Kay Ivey, who presides over senate, chairs the governor’s Improving State Government Commission Republic; Republic

03-22-11… Arkansas Lt. Governor Mark Darr, who presides over senate, encourages legislative leaders to fund lignite (coal) extraction study funding Todays THV   Lawmakers are considering a bill which would specifically allow a Massachusetts lieutenant governor to become governor thru succession (rather than Acting governor) and appoint their own lieutenant governor (which they cannot do now) Boston Globe

Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor speaks in favor of school choice ABC6   While in DC for the NLGA Federal-State Relations meeting, Guam Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio met with the Japanese Ambassador to express condolences and discuss aid reliefs PDN

Louisiana Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne, head of tourism, recreation & Culture, is promoting the Blue Ribbon Resilient Communities: Envisioning the Future of America's Energy Coast forums aimed at developing a plan for wetlands KPLC, while Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder is suing the federal health care reform law as a private citizen KRCG

Nebraska Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy, who presides over senate and is Homeland Security Director, also chairs the state’s Information Technology Commission and is leading eight community forums on the impact of broadband applications on every sector of the economy from agriculture to health care The Republic   Lt. Governor Sheehy is National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) Chair-Elect and is attending the NLGA Federal-State Relations meetings in Washington DC Wash Examiner

New York Lt. Governor Robert Duffy met with federal nuclear officials and Maryland representatives to prioritize the seismic review of a nuclear plant in the state NY1   Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, economic development chair, announces the manufacture of more commercial biodiesel in the state AltEnergy Mag

Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb says, with the governor, he is committed to attracting jobs and will work lockstep with cities and counties to close deals NewsOK   As the governor’s education liaison and to promote more college graduates, Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon is visiting and working with every community college in the state River Forest

03-21-11… Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown oversees the Health Care Reform Coordinating Council overseeing federal health care reform implementation Word Press and Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz announces agreement which will lead to the construction of electric vehicle charging stations in the state Auto Discovery

Vermont Lt. Governor Phil Scott, who presides over senate and is the opposite party of his governor, says he agrees with the governor’s ‘no new taxes’ approach to the budget, but opposes the governor’s health care reform bill moving thru the Legislature VPR - In addition, he launched a statewide jobs tour and is promoting Buy Local VPR 

Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki notes that film production revenue figures reaching $2 billion is that the first billion took 19-years to be generated while the second billion took only nine years PR Newswire   Alaska Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell says Japanese nuclear crisis may spur demand for the state’s liquefied natural gas China Post

A bill filed to eliminate the Arkansas office of lieutenant governor and use the senate president as successor fails in its originating committee 4029tv   Connecticut Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman assists the governor in all his city visit budget hearings and she participates in Q&A CT Mirror

03-20-11… New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, who serves dually as secretary of state, says reducing regulation is one of her duties WORD and Vermont Lt. Governor Phil Scott heads to the NLGA Federal-State Relations Meeting in Washington D.C. WGGB

03-19-11… Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz visits Washington DC to leverage federal aid for homeless prevention, Medicaid reimbursement, and reimbursement for law enforcement expense while visiting lieutenant governors’ meetings News Now   Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch leads additional small business roundtables which are the sounding board for the governor’s small business policy Channel3000

Alabama Lt. Governor Kay Ivey, who presides over senate, appoints senators to Medicaid committee Times Daily

03-18-11… Guam Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio participates in conference call with the governor and White House in which Guam is again assured by the White House that the territory is safe from radioactivity emanating from Japan following the tsunami PNC   Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz in support of state efforts to install charging stations for electric vehicles Traders Huddle

In a review of nuclear plants following Japan’s tsunami, California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom says we would not have built the plants then the way they were built knowing what we know now Asia One

03-17-11… Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley in support of the state budget says history will show the state has taken the right course to reform taxes to balance the budget, eliminate state debt and create jobs MLive   Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder says he could support a plan to reduce the size of the legislature CB

Louisiana Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne, head of recreation, culture, and tourism, says litter is damaging efforts to bring people to the state WAFB - He also says the state will continue to grow in population and diversity of its economy Advertiser

Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray says a state review is appropriate of the tax incentives offered to a moving company Boston Globe

Delaware Lt. Governor Matt Denn says two dry cleaning companies have agreed to reduce their chemical output to below government regulatory standards WDEL and Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling, chief jobs creation officer, says he and the governor have closed 335 economic development deals this administration to date Martinsville Bulletin

03-16-11…   Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch has launched the Small Business Roundtable which will be the governor’s sounding board for development of small business policy and initiatives Wis Business; Press Gazette

Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz will oversee the efforts to see that the state maximizes all federal recovery assistance aid in recovering from the tsunami Big Island News; Herald; Star Adv

Puerto Rico Sec. of State Ken McClintock lauds resumption of ferry traffic between the territory and the Dominican Republic Dominican and California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom sends letter of testimony in support of college dream bill SF Gate

As Economic Development Commission chair, Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki lauds a biofuel company adding diversification to the economy KTVN, while Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray says the state is disappointed Fidelity is cutting jobs after getting incentives Boston Herald

Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor directs the Department of Insurance, chairs the CSI (Red tape Commission for business) and will set up and run a micro-loan fund for small businesses Bus Journal   Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman, who lead rural affairs among her nearly 40-duties, says farmer’s contributions to the economy run deep Crl Cnty Comet

03-15-11… Arkansas Lt. Governor Mark Darr advocated “online checkbook” legislation which has passed and is awaiting the governor’s signature and which aims to transparently report state spending by July of 2012 4029TV - He says passage of this transparency spending bill that he championed since election is a big day for the state SW Times

A member of state university regent boards, California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom penned a letter of support for a bill which would allow undocumented students to apply for higher education financial assistance SF Sentinel   As Economic Development Commission Chair, Nevada Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki applauds the presence of an alternative energy supply chain company in the state as part of economic diversification LV Sun  

Kansas Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer is making $54,000 a year rather than the statutory $36,000 per year due to accepting the additional responsibility of a top-to-bottom review of Medicaid DS Explorer   House Bill 1155 advances which will specifically allow Colorado Lt. Governor Joseph Garcia and future lieutenant governors to serve dually as lieutenant governor and as a Cabinet head; Lt. Governor Garcia is Director of the Department of Higher Education Chieftain

As chair of federal health care reform implantation, Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown joins in awareness campaign for small business regarding a tax credit in the federal bill aimed at making insurance purchase more affordable Biz Journals - He says state should act to be positioned for implementation should legal challenges fail MSN

03-14-11… Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling, Chief Jobs Officer by executive order, applauds the Troops to Energy Jobs pilot program of Dominion, a NLGA CAP PR Newswire, while Vermont Lt. Governor Phil Scott, who presides over senate, was ski lift ticket checker as part of his Everyday Jobs initiative highlighting the state’s workers and listening to business concerns VT Digger

The office of Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Jim Cawley may see a 75% increase in funding Philly Burbs

Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz will oversee efforts to ensure that Hawaii maximizes all federal recovery dollars for its tsunami victims Civil Beat; News Now; PBN; Star Adv - He also briefed the Vietnam Ambassador Phung regarding preparations for the Asia – Pacific Cooperation Forum summit VOV News

Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds says Japan’s post-tsunami nuclear power plant concerns should not necessarily hamper consideration of a second plant in Iowa Register and Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb is Acting Governor, per the Constitution, since the governor is out of KJRH

03-11-11… Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb, the governor’s Small Business cabinet member, helps break ground on a new manufacturing expansion KXII  

Louisiana Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne, who oversees Culture-Recreation & Tourism, says budget reductions may include reduced state park hours and the elimination of public Internet at state libraries NOLA - He also will soon embark on a scaled-back $3.2-M spring tourism promotion campaign Advocate

03-10-11… Guam Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio joined governor in signing a programmatic agreement to begin $1-Billion in military buildup PDN   The governor named Kansas Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer to lead a Medicaid collaborative study group aiming to better quality and costs Reporter

03-09-11…   Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb is the Southern-Region-Chair of the National Lt. Governors Association (NLGA) Bixby Bulletin and South Dakota Lt. Governor Matt Michels is named the Midwest Republican at Large member of the NLGA Executive Committee The Republic

Vermont Lt. Governor Phil Scott, who presides over senate, was Acting Governor during a winter storm with the governor out of state NPR   Following the request of Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon, the governor abolishes the death penalty CHRON

South Dakota Lt. Governor Dennis Daugaard, who presides over senate, cast his first tie-breaking vote to reject a conference committee report raising certain filing legal recording fees KCAU   North Dakota Lt. Governor Drew Wrigley offered thanks to guardsmen Journal

The office of Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Jim Cawley may see a budget increase Philly Burbs, also the Governor appoints Lt. Governor Cawley to chair the newly formed Marcellus Shale panel Tribune  

South Dakota Lt. Governor Matt Michels is the Midwest Region Republican-at-Large member of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) Executive Committee Journal   Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley cast a tie-breaking state senate vote against on amendment on a bill regarding powers of emergency financial managers of troubles schools and cities CNBC; Detroit News

Minnesota Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon is the Midwest Democrat at Large member of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) Minn Post

03-08-11…  Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch will lead on promoting the state’s Travel Green tourism program Wisc Events, while Minnesota Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon is named Midwest Democrat at Large member of the NLGA Executive Committee HT Source  

Arizona Sec. of State Ken Bennett, who is first in gubernatorial succession, says the state will aggressively prosecute voter fraud and will not tolerate attempts to influence elections AZ Central   The House approves Arkansas Lt. Governor Mark Darr’s proposal for an ‘online checkbook’ to open state spending records Arkansas News

Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray, who chairs STEM efforts among his duties, says students need to be engaged in math and science Boston  -  he also testified in legislative committee for a bill requiring cities and unions to join the state health plan unless they can negotiate a deal which has greater savings WWLP  

Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Jim Cawley, who presides over senate, will chair the state’s Marcellus Shale Commission PR Newswire, while South Dakota Lt. Governor Matt Michels will serve as the Midwest Republican At Large representative of the National Lt. Governors Association KDLT; KSFY

Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray, Governor’s Advisory Council on Veteran’s Services Chair, applauds efforts to help veterans quit smoking Boston Globe

03-07-11… Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray today signed an Executive Order making the Anti-Fraud, Waste and Abuse task Force permanent GovMonitor   As Acting Governor, Vermont Lt. Governor Phil Scott closes offices and reduces state work schedule in response to winter storms Burlington Press; WCAX

Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch is a national spokesperson for events on Governor’s Budget Repair bill in the state News Max

03-06-11… Colorado Lt. Governor Joe Garcia, who is the higher education department head, on the value of knowledge to the economy Coloradoan and Vermont Lt. Governor Phil Scott, who presides over senate, is acting governor while the governor is out-of-state on vacation ABC40

03-05-11… Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds is travelling the state with the governor on the “Jobs for Iowa” tour WCF Courier   Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Jim Cawley, who presides over senate, says the governor is honoring his no new taxes pledge this year Sun Gazette

03-04-11… Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor, who is Insurance Director and chair of the regulatory Common Sense Initiative, is undecided about whether or not to set up a state insurance exchange Biz Journals   Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch speaks to national media about the need to balance the state’s budget by reforming collective bargaining legislation Fox Business

03-03-11… Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray says a state agency may consider taking over commuter rail operations when the rail contract expires in 2013 Norton   Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant, who presides over senate, says he’s “offended” the US Justice Department is still required to approve redistricting in his state Leader Call

Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, who presides over senate, lauds technical education and the need for all people to receive advanced training for careers Bryan County and Alabama Lt. Governor Kay Ivey, who presides over senate, appointed the members of the reapportionment committee WKRG

Oregon Sec. of State Kate Brown, who is first in gubernatorial succession, testified in state senate for a centralized business registration bill  Business Report   Mississippi Lt. Governor Phil Bryant, who presides over senate, supports a bill which would increase penalties for abusive teachers Yall Politics

03-02-11… Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley, who presides over senate, explains various aspects of the governor’s tax reform bill mLive while The House passed a bill which would require the governor and South Carolina Lt. Governor Ken Ard to run as a ticket in elections; if passed by the senate, voters would decide the constitutional change in 2012 The State

Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon, the governor’s point person on education, meets with educators and discusses consolidation, regionalization of offices, and the state budget News Tribune - Also, she urges the governor to consider abolishing the death penalty Sun News

03-01-11… Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman, who presides over senate and has approx. 40-statutory duties, chairs the housing commission and announced rental housing tax credits Inside Indiana   New York Lt. Governor Robert Duffy, who presides over senate and leads regional economic development councils, tells mayors mandate relief is coming Press Connects

Florida Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll says the state must improve unemployment rates for veterans Capitol News and Louisiana Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne, Culture, Recreation & Tourism Chair, suggests the state will need to rely on federal government to meet its obligation on erosion and wetlands restoration WWLTV

Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch makes national media appearances as spokesperson for the governor on budget issues Fox News   Virginia Lt. Governor Bill Bolling, who presides over senate and is  Chief Jobs Creation Officer, applauds legislative passage of economic development, higher education, and transportation initiatives Examiner

Ohio Lt. Governor Mary Taylor, who is Insurance Commissioner and Common Sense Initiative regulatory Chair, says the state must become more competitive for business Whiz News