Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt of North Carolina has recently been named to the leadership board of the National Lieutenant Governors Association's (NLGA) State Strategies Committee on Aerospace. Highlighting North Carolina's historical ties to aviation, this appointment places Hunt among the key figures involved in policymaking for the aerospace, aviation, and defense industries. According to the official announcement by the Lieutenant Governor's Office, Hunt expressed her eagerness to leverage her state's achievements, stating, "As the birthplace of aviation, North Carolina continues to innovate and support the aerospace industry to reach new frontiers."
Established in April 2025, the NLGA Aerospace Committee embarks on a mission to bolster aerospace-related endeavors. The six-member bipartisan leadership board sees Hunt serving alongside lieutenant governors from Alabama, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Utah, and Maryland. Announced at the NLGA Annual Meeting in July, just flying over Salt Lake City, Utah, will host the Committee's inaugural gathering on October 20-21, 2025. The Committee includes NLGA members and various appointed public and government sector officials, with up to two appointees per state or territory.
The NLGA, representing lieutenant governors and second-in-command officials across 55 states and territories, operates as a nonpartisan, nonprofit entity. It functions as a professional association, providing a platform for collaborative policy efforts and the sharing of best practices in governance. More details about Hunt's role and the Committee's objectives can be found on the NLGA website.
