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New Acting Lt. Gov. Chosen As Luke Takes Leave Of Absence
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
New Acting Lt. Gov. Chosen As Luke Takes Leave Of Absence

The announcement comes a day after Luke’s lawyer acknowledged that she is a target in a bribery investigation. State Comptroller Keith Regan is named acting LG.

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