National Lieutenant Governors Association

06/03/2026

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05/28/2026

Idaho Lt. Governor Scott Bedke discusses two major fires in his state, saying this will be a rough year in terms of firefighting, but being in an arid climate, the state does prepare for years like this.
“We will stress test our systems this year, and we’ll see how we come out and what we can learn from it for the next year,” Bedke said.
Read more: https://www.kmvt.com/2026/05/27/crews-battle-summit-creek-black-ridge-fires/.

Crews continue to battle two major fires in the area, the Summit Creek Fire near Oakley and the Black Ridge Fire in Lincoln county.

05/28/2026

Connecticut Lt. Governor Susan Governor Susan Bysiewicz joined state officials to encourage hurricane preparedness ahead of the start of hurricane season, advising several ways to prepare: “Be prepared and have an emergency plan for your family. Have an emergency kit ready at all times with first aid, food, water, battery powered radios, flashlights and other supplies. Also, learn where your evacuation route is and where the designated shelters are in your area. Check with your insurance company about your homeowners insurance. Some policies don’t cover damage from a hurricane.”
https://www.courant.com/2026/05/27/hurricane-season-is-just-days-away-in-ct-heres-what-to-expect-and-how-to-stay-safe/
Office of Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz

While Connecticut may get spared from a hurricane, it can still be impacted by powerful tropical storms and heavy rainfall events, DEEP officials said.

05/27/2026

Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins met with school leaders in Naples to address concerns about artificial intelligence in education and its potential consequences, expressing concerns that reliance on A.I. could hinder students’ ability to develop essential skills.

Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins met with educators in Naples to discuss concerns about artificial intelligence in schools, including its impact on student learning and energy consumption.

05/27/2026

Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, who serves as chair of the Interagency Council on Homelessness, visited a local shelter to discuss challenges, resources, and how the state can support solutions such as affordable housing, legislative solutions, and more.

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez visits Family Promise of Washington County to discuss homelessness challenges and explore solutions for affordable housing.

05/27/2026

ICYMI: New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dale Caldwell, who oversees the Arts Council in his role as Secretary of State, announced a partnership between the Arts Council and the New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs focused on serving older adult residents of veterans homes through high quality arts learning programs. Read more: https://www.newjerseystage.com/articles2/2026/05/21/nj-state-council-on-the-arts-announces-new-partnership-with-nj-department-of-veterans-affairs-through-national-arts-grant/.

(TRENTON, NJ) -- During a New Jersey State Council on the Arts public meeting on May 19, 2026, the Council announced a new partnership with the New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs focused on serving older adult residents of veterans homes through high quality arts learning programs. Evidence s...

05/27/2026

Kentucky Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman joined Kentucky National Guard leadership to honor fallen soldiers, including a Kentucky soldier killed in WWI whose name was added to the state's National Guard memorial.

Kentucky National Guard leadership and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman gathered at the Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort on Monday to honor fallen soldiers from Kentucky.

05/27/2026

Registration is open! Join NLGA and the nation's lieutenant governors for the NLGA 2026 Annual Meeting, July 22-24, in Denver. More information online here: https://nlga.us/meetings/2026-annual-meeting/.

05/21/2026

Utah Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson and her team volunteered with Habitat for Humanity this week with two goals: to help provide more affordable housing options for Utahns and to provide an opportunity for staff to volunteer in a hands-on way. Read more:

Utah’s lieutenant governor joined the ranks of volunteers hanging drywall at a Habitat for Humanity home in Summit County Tuesday, May 19. Their efforts underscore the need for workforce housing.