National Lieutenant Governors Association

10/16/2026

NLGA Fast Fact Friday! REGISTRATION IS OPEN to join the nation's sitting and newly elected lieutenant governors for the NLGA New Elect & Winter Meeting, December 2-4, in Washington, D.C. View a tentative meeting agenda and other information here: https://nlga.us/nlga-new-elect-winter-meeting/.

10/16/2026

North Carolina Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt announced the new Jobs of the Future initiative during a visit to UNCW’s Center for Cyber Defense Education, aimed at preparing workers for evolving industries, including cybersecurity. Lt. Governor Hunt is a leader of the NLGA Aerospace Committee, focused on advancing aerospace and defense in the states.

The initiative is part of her Future-Ready North Carolina plan, which focuses on workforce development through efforts that include investments in child care and community colleges. The Jobs of the Future initiative will highlight workforce development programs across the state that are helping North Carolina industries adapt to changing needs.

Read more: https://www.wwaytv3.com/lt-gov-rachel-hunt-launches-workforce-initiative-at-uncw-focused-on-cybersecurity/.

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt announced a new workforce development initiative at the University of North Carolina Wilmington aimed at preparing workers for evolving industries, including cybersecurity.

10/16/2026

Mississippi Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann is leading the senate in evaluating ways to streamline services and cut red tape within Mississippi’s boards and commissions, focusing particularly on the occupational licensing process.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – State senators are evaluating ways to streamline services and cut red tape within Mississippi’s boards and commissions, focusing particularly on the occupational…

10/16/2026

NLGA wishes a happy birthday to Montana Lt. Governor Kristen Juras!

10/13/2026

Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, leading the Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism, "has successfully driven curious explorers away from crowded urban hubs and deep into charming rural parishes. Consequently, smaller regional markets are recording unprecedented visitor numbers, completely revitalizing local economies and fostering immense civic pride."
Read more: https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/jsmufnw67h4o/.

Discover how Louisiana's tourism surge hit seven successive months of record-breaking growth in 2026, driven by outdoor initiatives and economic milestones.

10/13/2026

North Carolina Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt discussed her accomplishments from her first two years in office, the role her office plays in public education, healthcare and childcare, and more.
“I came into this wanting to be a voice for all North Carolinians and to make meaningful progress for families across our state,” Hunt said.

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt surely knows the benefits and burdens of following in her famous father’s footsteps.

10/08/2026

Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel has announced that every college and university in Ohio with an athletic program is partnering with the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge to bring student-athletes into participating schools in their communities. Throughout the fall, those student-athletes will visit nearby schools and share lessons from their own experiences, encouraging students to set goals, build confidence, support their teammates and develop healthy habits.
Read more: https://businessjournaldaily.com/ohio-colleges-universities-join-team-tressel-fitness-challenge/.

Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel said every college and university in Ohio with an athletic program is partnering with the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge.

10/08/2026

NLGA wishes a happy birthday to South Dakota Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen!

10/08/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Attend the NLGA New Elect & Winter Meeting, December 2-4, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
View a tentative agenda, hotel information, and register online: https://nlga.us/nlga-new-elect-winter-meeting/.

10/08/2026

Mississippi Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann: "When we know a substance carries serious risks, we have a responsibility to act. It is time for Mississippi to ban all Kratom products."
Read the full op-ed from Lt. Governor Hosemann: https://www.supertalk.fm/hosemann-its-time-for-mississippi-to-ban-kratom-products/.

Recent student deaths at Ole Miss have saddened all of us. These young people will not see the next football game, the next wedding, or the birth of their