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Mikie Sherrill was sworn in Tuesday as New Jersey’s 57th governor during an inauguration ceremony at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, delivering a forceful address that emphasized affordability, opportunity, and…

Dr. Dale Caldwell was sworn in Tuesday as New Jersey’s lieutenant governor during the state’s inauguration ceremony at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, using his remarks to highlight voting…

Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final state of the state address on Tuesday in front of a joint session of the Legislature gathered in the Assembly chambers. From recognizing local…

By NJ State House News Service A day after Mikie Sherrill beat Republican Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey’s race for governor, Democrats across the state were celebrating a clear shift away…

By Isabella Darcy, NJ State House News Service Democrat Mikie Sherrill was elected governor by a wide margin over Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday to become the first woman from…

By Brooke Holzhauer and Isabella Burke NJ State House News Service New Jersey’s candidates for governor, Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill, accused one another of deceitfulness during their…

Republican candidate for governor Jack Ciattarrelli says he would fund homeless shelters in every county if elected. HIs plan, though, may face funding issues and community opposition. More than 13,700…

By Justus Wilhoit and Cora LeCates, NJ State House News Service with additional reporting by Seth Siditsky Governor Phil Murphy signed a record-setting $58.8 billion state budget on Monday, July…

By Justus Wilhoit and Cora LeCates, NJ State House News Service Just hours before a constitutional deadline on Monday, the New Jersey Legislature sent a record $58.8 billion budget to…

Despite high-profile contests for governor and well-funded campaigns, just 17.7% of registered voters in Mercer County cast ballots in New Jersey’s June 4 primary election—underscoring what experts say is an…