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VALPARAISO — Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch lauded "conservative fiscal leadership" combined with "hard-working men and women" that keeps leading the state on the "path to prosperity."Crouch spoke Wednesday during a Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Aberdeen Manor.Crouch, an Evansville native, who served as a state representative and state auditor before being elected as lieutenant governor, said the state is leading the country in advanced manufacturing, has the third best infrastructure, favorable business climate and a top bond rating — all factors leading to the state's continued economic growth.She also complimented Valparaiso for "so many successes" including the future opening of Meijer, receiving a $6 million grant to redevelop industrial property into a transportation hub and having private investment like Coolman Communities $15 million redevelopment of the former St. Paul school property.She also cited the five pillars of Gov. Eric Holcomb's Next Level … [Read more...] about Lieutenant governor lauds local, state efforts to grow economy during Valparaiso Chamber luncheon

The wait for Democrats to identify a contender for lieutenant governor — there’s been a dearth of candidates so far — could soon be over.Eva Bermudez Zimmerman, a Hartford-raised labor organizer, is pivoting from a potential primary challenge of Secretary of the State Denise Merrill toward the lieutenant governor’s race.The Newtown resident formed an exploratory committee for statewide office in February and had been targeting Merrill, Connecticut’s top election official since 2011.“Yes, still exploring but with a focus on [lieutenant governor],” Bermudez Zimmerman said in a text message to The Courant.An organizer for the Service Employees International Union Local 2001 who was honored by the General Assembly as Latina Citizen of the Year in 2015, Bermudez said she has had discussions about teaming up with a Democratic gubernatorial candidate. She did not say which one.“Discussions are ongoing, but the real focus is giving a voice to … [Read more...] about Eva Bermudez Zimmerman Emerges As Potential Lieutenant Governor Contender

A high-ranking Minnesota state lawmaker thrust into the lieutenant governor's office by Sen. Al Franken's resignation abruptly took the oath of office and resigned her state Senate seat Friday, a swift reversal for the longtime Republican senator who had resisted the job and its duties. Senate President Michelle Fischbach's ascent was automatic after Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton appointed then-Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to the Senate following Franken's resignation amid a sexual misconduct scandal. Guarding a one-seat majority in the Senate, Fischbach and fellow Republicans insisted for months she could remain in the Senate even after being elevated to lieutenant governor. Her decision to resign from the chamber curtails a second lawsuit from a constituent challenging Fischbach's dual roles. But it also triggers the sole state Senate election of the fall, a contest that will determine control of Senate. The rest of the state's 66 Senate districts aren't on the ballot until 2020. After being … [Read more...] about In Turnabout, Minnesota Senator Becomes Lieutenant Governor

December 17, 2018 12:46 PM SHARE Republican Florida Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov.-elect Jeanette Nuñez took their ‘Thank You’ tour to Little Havana Saturday following their win over Democrat Andrew Gillum. They couldn’t have won without support from Miami’s Hispanic voters. Pedro Portal i By David Smiley [email protected] LinkedIn Google+ Pinterest Reddit Print Order Reprint of this Story When Ron DeSantis’ campaign first contacted Jeanette Nuñez about joining the Republican ticket for Florida governor, the veteran state lawmaker wanted a little more information and some time to think.On the verge of leaving the Florida House of Representatives, Nuñez needed to know she could commit to the campaign. She also wanted to be sure she’d fit with DeSantis, a Palm Coast congressman with little experience in state politics. And then there was the issue of her responsibilities in what … [Read more...] about Florida’s first Latina lieutenant governor to play an active role in an obscure post

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