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Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveiled a $60.7 billion New Jersey budget with $2 billion in cuts, including a $500 million reduction to the Stay NJ senior property-tax relief program, and relies on new fees and narrower business deductions to close a projected deficit, while funding pensions, K-12 education, preschool aid, and Medicaid and sending the plan to weeks of legislative hearings with no increase in taxes on individuals.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill elevates immigration as a top priority, proposing limits on state cooperation with ICE, restricting ICE activity on state property, and moving to codify the Immigrant Trust Directive into law, setting up a legal clash with the DOJ and signaling how Democrats may pursue immigration policy in a pivotal midterm year.
Devils fans unleashed a deafening, 10-second chorus of boos at Gov. Mikie Sherrill during a pregame ceremony welcoming Jack Hughes back from Olympic glory, a moment framed as partisan pushback over athletes’ political gestures.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill declared a statewide emergency over rising electricity costs, freezing rate increases and ordering a swift build-out of solar, battery storage, and other clean-energy resources, plus reforms to interconnection rules and a Nuclear Power Task Force, while directing agencies to fast-track energy projects to prevent brownouts as demand from data centers and PJM grid pressures push prices higher.
Mikie Sherrill was sworn in as New Jersey’s 57th governor and immediately issued executive orders to curb rising utility costs and expand energy supplies, framing her term as a push for affordability and a bulwark against Trump-era policies. The former congresswoman also faces a looming budget deficit of more than $1 billion as she charts a course with running mate Dale Caldwell, who was sworn in as secretary of state, with the inauguration held in Newark to emphasize outreach to diverse communities.
Mikie Sherrill, a four-term congresswoman and former Navy helicopter pilot, was sworn in as New Jersey’s 57th governor, pledging to address rising costs by freezing utility rates and expanding electricity production during a Newark ceremony that included a gun salute and a helicopter flyover.
Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed a package that would codify permanent restrictions on state/local cooperation with ICE, saying the bills could undermine protections for immigrant communities; the Immigrant Trust Directive remains in effect and will likely continue under incoming Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill, who has signaled tweaks may come. The vetoes blocked NJ A6310 (24R) and A6309 (24R) while Murphy signed A6308 (24R) directing the attorney general to publish model policies for sensitive sites. A6310 would have made 287(g) agreements permanent and tightened data-sharing restrictions, but Murphy warned the measure could invite new court challenges. Immigration groups criticized the move; the dispute comes amid ongoing scrutiny of ICE following a Minnesota shooting.
New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill—a former Navy pilot and four-term congresswoman—enters office facing rising costs, a $1.5 billion structural deficit, and tighter federal funding. With a Democratic supermajority and a campaign focused on getting things done and affordability, she must turn promises into policy amid infrastructure debates like Gateway and ongoing energy-cost pressures, while steering a transition that has already seen staffing questions.
New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill sent notices requesting resignations from some career public servants, triggering anger and confusion in the state workforce. The transition team says the letters target only political appointees and are being clarified with state departments, while unions press for protections and process checks. The episode recalls the Trump-era DOGE push for mass resignations and highlights tensions around civil-service rules during a change in leadership.
Mikie Sherrill's attorney general pick for New Jersey, Davenport, vows to address affordability and Trump-related issues, amid political controversies over port commission control and social media cases, with praise from former officials and a victory seen as a referendum against Trump.
Mikie Sherrill won her gubernatorial race in New Jersey, with polls showing a significant lead over her Republican opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, leading to her celebration on election night.
New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill criticized the Democratic Party for excessive caution and mediocrity, emphasizing the need for urgent action to address voters' concerns about rising costs, as demonstrated by her decisive election victory and her immediate declaration of a state of emergency to tackle utility rates.
Newly elected New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has appointed Alex Ball as her chief of staff and Tim Lydon as chief counsel, key positions that will shape her administration starting January 20, 2026. Ball, with a background in congressional staff and campaign management, and Lydon, a former judge and government official, bring extensive leadership and experience to their roles, emphasizing a focus on effective governance and public service.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill won her race in New Jersey, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli, as part of a broader set of election results across the state, including key local and judicial races, with notable wins in neighboring Pennsylvania as well.
Mikie Sherrill won the New Jersey gubernatorial race, emphasizing leadership and addressing issues like affordability and community needs, while highlighting the influence of Trump's policies on her campaign and the state's priorities.