NLGA is the professional association for the elected officials first in line of succession to the governors in the 50 states and five U.S. territories.
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North Carolina Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt visited a family farm as part of efforts to discuss how rising fuel and equipment costs are affecting small farms. Earlier this month, Lt. Governor Hunt encouraged state legislators to temporarily suspend the state's gas tax, and has urged the state's Senators to work for solutions at the federal level to bring costs down.
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NLGA Fast Fact Friday! After next week's Election Day, NLGA will welcome at least 23 NEW lieutenant governor members!
Learn more about the NLGA New Elect & Winter Meeting this December, when NLGA will welcome sitting and newly elected members to D.C.: nlga.us/nlga-new-elect-winte….
From Connecticut Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz: [Former Lt. Governor and NLGA Chair] Nancy [Wyman] was one of kind, but the way she practiced politics should be the guiding light for us all.
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A strong workforce starts with making sure our veterans can put their skills and experience to work.
Great morning at UMass Boston, where we announced the Veterans Employment Opportunities Commission to help connect Massachusetts veterans with job opportunities. Their leadership, skills, and experience are invaluable, and we’re working to help them put those strengths to work in the next chapter of their careers.
Indiana Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith reported $1.8M in aid to communities for flood recovery through interstate partnerships coordinated by his Faith-Based Institutions Initiative, which provided direct supplies and volunteer labor.
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Idaho Lt. Governor Scott Bedke will lead a statewide financial fraud working group to assess ways to strengthen Idaho’s response to financial crime. The group will be tasked with evaluating whether Idaho needs a more coordinated approach to financial fraud, and members include law enforcement, banks and credit unions, state agencies, legislators, and senior advocates.
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Every student deserves access to a healthy breakfast! Our new Strengthening School Breakfast Challenge aims to get 60% of students eating school breakfast with healthier, scratch-made, local meals.
It was a great morning at Witchcraft Heights Elementary hearing students share what they love to start their mornings with! 🍳🍎 🦉
Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller partnered to convene leaders from Maryland’s cybersecurity, technology, venture capital, and government sectors for "Cyber in the Age of AI: A Workforce Roundtable." Panelists, including Lt. Governor Miller, discussed evolving workforce needs and strengthening workforce pipelines through targeted investments, apprenticeships, training, and expanded pathways into cybersecurity.
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A little international flair and a lot of horsepower in Prince George’s County!
It was wonderful to welcome diplomats from around the world to Embassy Night at the Washington International Horse Show, celebrating Maryland’s rich equestrian heritage and the connections that bring us together across cultures and borders.
Maryland is proud to host this world-class competition and showcase an industry that is such an important part of our state's history, economy, and identity.
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🎉🌹We’re a little over two months out from the 138th Rose Parade, and the Louisiana float is coming along great!
We’re so excited to take to the streets of Pasadena on January 1, 2027 with this year’s float, Bienvenue en Louisiane! ⚜️
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My office was honored to host the Lieutenant Governor’s Inaugural Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, bringing together state leaders to honor the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Latine and Hispanic communities.
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We're investing in our communities to make them the best places to live, work and raise a family.
Thanks to Rebuild Illinois, the @ILStatePolice HQ in East St. Louis will have the resources they need to prioritize residents' safety and uplift the ESTL community.
ALT Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton smiles for a group photo with Illinois State Troopers.
ALT Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton smiles for a group photo at the ground breaking.
ALT Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton speaks at a podium at the groundbreaking.
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The State Fair may be over, but I'm still thinking about the Apprenticeship NC Carpentry Pre-Apprentice Contest!
I was so excited to help present the awards to all the winners and celebrate the apprenticeship programs that are helping our state's workforce be Future-Ready.
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Bourbon County received over $5 million from the federal government to clean several sites like the old Paris waste station and to envision what comes next on these sites. I am excited how these lands are used to provide housing and parks for our people.
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Our Administration has now launched the Victims Compensation Eligibility Checker, a free tool to help victims find out if they qualify for financial assistance – another step in removing barriers for victims and making sure critical support is accessible.
Since 2023, the Victims Compensation Assistance Program has paid more than $51 million for over 25,000 claims across all 67 counties covering expenses such as medical and counseling services, lost income or support, funeral costs, crime scene cleanup, and more.
Iowa Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer presided over the 2026 World Food Prize Laureate ceremony, awarded to Dutch food scientist Huub Lelieveld in recognition of his work setting global food safety standards and harmonizing regulations so that safe food reaches everyone.
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Kansas Lt. Governor David Toland announced a new $2M grant program aimed at expanding infrastructure for unmanned aircraft systems by funding navigation technology, operational systems and improvements to drone test facilities across the state.
“Aerospace isn’t just a cornerstone of our state’s economy — it’s foundational to the bold, innovative future we’re building here in Kansas,” Lt. Governor Toland said.
Read more: avweb.com/aviation-news/kans…. #LieutenantGovernorsLeadOnAerospace @LtGovToland
Idaho Lt. Governor Scott Bedke joined the governor to discuss their support for bringing a new nuclear innovation campus to eastern Idaho, with the Department of Energy set to announce three Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus finalists by the end of the year.
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Connecticut Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz joined state leaders to announce the Early Childhood Educator Insurance Subsidy Program, which will provide $10 million in subsidies to help early childhood educators purchase health insurance in 2027.
Lt. Governor Bysiewicz said the subsidy would help the critical workers who mold young minds, and echoed other speakers as she drew attention to the protracted process for providing support to early childhood education workers.
Read more: ctnewsjunkie.com/2026/10/21/…. @LGSusanB
🌟 NLGA Members Lead on STEM Education!
See how lieutenant governors are advancing STEM education and workforce development across the states and territories in the latest edition of Lieutenant Governors in Action: conta.cc/3TM6hnM.
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