Venhuizen, South Dakota and lieutenant governor

Venhuizen takes the gavel as new lieutenant governor
The historic Senate chamber of the South Dakota Capitol soared with applause on Thursday afternoon as Tony Venhuizen received congratulations for becoming the state’s new lieutenant governor. Shortly before 1:30 p.
Venhuizen sworn in as South Dakota lieutenant governor after legislative confirmation
The South Dakota Legislature voted unanimously on Thursday at the Capitol in Pierre to confirm Tony Venhuizen as the state’s lieutenant governor. Venhuizen, 42, was sworn in shortly afterward. The Sioux Falls Republican’s voice shook momentarily with emotion as he took to the lectern to address the Senate in his first remarks as the body’s
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden taps Sioux Falls lawmaker for lieutenant governor role
Gov. Larry Rhoden said he chose Tony Venhuizen as lieutenant governor for his knowledge of the Legislature and experience in the executive branch.
South Dakota's new Lt. Governor
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Sioux Falls legislator Tony Venhuizen is Rhoden’s pick for SD lieutenant governor
A Sioux Falls legislator and longtime presence in South Dakota Republican politics, Tony Venhuizen, is Gov. Larry Rhoden’s pick for lieutenant governor. Rhoden announced his choice Wednesday morning at the Capitol in Pierre,

Dan Patrick, Texas Senate and Lt. Gov

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Texas Senate will pass bill providing tax dollars for students to attend private school
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlines sweeping conservative agenda with list of top 25 legislative priorities
Restrict THC, help with deportations, infuse religion in schools and provide property tax relief – these are among the ...
Is FIU looking for its next president? There’s a push for Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez
With Florida International University’s current president nearing the end of his three-year contract, multiple insiders say ...
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Richmond radio host John Reid announces run for lieutenant governor
Reid is the third Republican to enter the nomination contest for lieutenant governor. Seven Democrats are seeking their party ...
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New Lt. Gov; Rhoden’s first sit-down interview
Here are this morning’s top stories with KELOLAND On the Go. South Dakota’s newly named Lt. Governor is well known in Pierre. Tony Venhuizen served under ...
Lieutenant governor signals future role for his predecessor as Noem’s departure looms
Republican former Lt. Gov. Matt Michels addressed the South Dakota Senate on Friday at the Capitol in Pierre, signaling his ...
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7 Dems now vying for party's lieutenant governor nomination
Seven candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor with the addition of longtime labor leader and ...