Official Site of The State of New Jersey
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Statement from Governor Sherrill on Attacks in the Middle East"The safety and security of New Jerseyans is my number one responsibility. As a former Naval officer and member of the House Armed Services Committee in Congress, I know how seriously we must take any decision to use military force." |
02/28/2026 |
Governor Sherrill Opposes Roxbury ICE Facility, Vows to Use Every Tool to Protect Residents in Letter to DHS Secretary NoemGovernor Mikie Sherrill today expressed her opposition to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem regarding DHS’s plan to convert a 470,000 square foot industrial warehouse in Roxbury into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility. |
02/27/2026 |
Governor Sherrill Ends State of Emergency Following Second Winter StormWith the signing of Executive Order No. 15, the State of Emergency was terminated across the state, effective today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. |
02/25/2026 |
Governor Sherrill Nominates Jeanne Hengemuhle to Serve as New Jersey State Police SuperintendentHengemuhle, who spent 26 years with the State Police, rising to the ranks of Lieutenant Colonel, brings deep experience and understanding of the NJSP’s mission and its central role in safeguarding communities across New Jersey. |
02/25/2026 |
Governor Sherrill Announces Mary Cruz as Nominee for Chair and CEO of the New Jersey Civil Service CommissionFor more than 20 years, Cruz has served the people of New Jersey in leadership roles with Members of Congress and labor unions. |
02/25/2026 |
Governor Sherrill Takes Action on LegislationToday, Governor Sherrill signed the following bill into law. |
02/24/2026 |
ICYMI: Commercial Vehicle Travel Restrictions and Emergency 35 mph speed limit Lifted as of 5 p.m. today, Monday, February 23New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announced the Commercial Vehicle Travel Restriction will be lifted effective at 5 p.m. today, Monday, February 23 for all highways. |
02/23/2026 |
ICYMI: NJ TRANSIT and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority announce status update for Monday, February 23Governor Sherrill and NJ TRANSIT Announce Newark Light Rail and River LINE to Resume on Sunday Schedules 4 p.m.; Hudson-Bergen Light Rail to Resume on Weekend Schedule at 6 p.m.; all Rail, Bus and Access Link Services Remain Suspended Until Conditions Allow For Safe Resumption. |
02/23/2026 |
ICYMI: New Jersey State Police Lifts Travel RestrictionNew Jersey State Police, has announced that the mandatory travel restriction, which began at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, and was extended until 12:00 noon today, is now lifted. |
02/22/2026 |
ICYMI: New Jersey State Police Issue Travel Restriction UpdateThe restriction, which began at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, will now remain in effect until 12:00 noon on Monday, February 23, 2026. |
02/22/2026 |
ICYMI: NJ Transit Announces Additional Service Impacts for Sunday, February 22UPDATED: Due To Forecasted Significant Snow Accumulations Statewide, NJ TRANSIT Will Temporarily Suspend Rail Service by 9 p.m.; all Bus, Light Rail and Access Link Services will be Suspended at 6 p.m. Sunday, February 22nd. |
02/22/2026 |
ICYMI: New Jersey State Police Issue Travel RestrictionThe New Jersey Office of Emergency Management under the Division of the New Jersey State Police have issued a mandatory travel restriction beginning 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, and ending 7:00 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026. |
02/22/2026 |
ICYMI: NJDOT issues emergency regulation lowering speed limit to 35 mph on Interstate and State highways beginning today at 3 p.m.New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Acting Commissioner Priya Jain has issued an Emergency Traffic Regulation Order that temporarily lowers all posted speed limits to 35 miles per hour on Interstate and State highways in New Jersey starting at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 22. |
02/22/2026 |
ICYMI: NJ TRANSIT Announces Service Updates for Sunday, February 22Based on the latest weather forecast from the National Weather Service and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of customers and employees, NJ TRANSIT bus, light rail and Access Link services will be temporarily suspended at 6 p.m. Sunday. |
02/22/2026 |
ICYMI: NJDOT issues commercial vehicle travel restrictions on multiple Interstate highways beginning Sunday at 3 p.m.New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Acting Commissioner Priya Jain has issued a commercial vehicle travel restriction on multiple Interstate highways in New Jersey starting at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 22. |
02/22/2026 |
La gobernadora Mikie Sherrill declara estado de emergencia debido a la inminente llegada de una severa tormenta invernalAnte la inminente llegada de una severa tormenta invernal, la gobernadora Mikie Sherrill anunció que Nueva Jersey entrará en estado de emergencia a partir de las 12:00 p.m. de este domingo 22 de febrero de 2026. |
02/21/2026 |
Governor Sherrill Declares State of Emergency in Preparation for Severe Winter StormGovernor Mikie Sherrill declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026 in anticipation of a severe winter storm. |
02/21/2026 |
Governor Sherrill Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Trump Tariffs"I applaud the Supreme Court’s decision striking down President Trump’s illegal tariffs that hurt working people." |
02/20/2026 |
Governor Sherrill Launches $5 Million World Cup Community InitiativeNew NJEDA-Led Initiative Will Fund Fan Zones, Watch Parties, Festivals, and Street Fairs Across the Garden State in Partnership with the NY/NJ Host Committee |
02/19/2026 |
Transcript: Governor Sherrill Responds to Release of Latest Gateway FundingGovernor Mikie Sherrill made the following comments on the latest release of Gateway Tunnel Project funding during media availability in Flemington, NJ, on the morning of Wednesday, February 18, 2026. |
02/18/2026 |
Sherrill-Caldwell Transition Action Teams Release Final ReportsThe Sherrill-Caldwell transition Action Teams released their final reports, including recommendations to the administration. The Action Teams were led by New Jersey and national experts and included members with diverse and distinguished experience. |
02/18/2026 |
Governor Sherrill Highlights Progress on Saving You Time & Money AgendaSherrill Administration is Pursuing Whole-of-Government Action to Streamline Permitting and Regulatory Processes |
02/18/2026 |
Statement by Governor Mikie Sherrill on the Passing of Jesse Jackson"Rest in peace, Rev. Jesse Jackson. A giant of the Civil Rights Movement, his tireless fight for justice and equality transformed our nation and inspired millions. In middle school, I had the honor of seeing Rev. Jackson during his first run for president ..." |
02/17/2026 |
Statement by Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell on the Passing of Jesse Jackson"Today we mourn the loss of a giant of justice and compassion. My father knew, marched with, and was arrested alongside Rev. Jackson during the Civil Rights Movement. ..." |
02/17/2026 |
Statement by Governor Sherrill on Donald Trump’s Latest Attack on Gateway ProjectThe only person who can make Gateway a boondoggle is Donald Trump. Until his illegal actions forced the project to shut down, threw 1,000 hard-working men and women off the job, and threatened the commutes of 200,000 people a day, Gateway was on time and on budget. |
02/16/2026 |
Governor Sherrill Signs Executive Order Temporarily Extending State of Emergency to Provide Waivers for Certain Health Care ProfessionalsThe State of Emergency, previously set to expire at 5:00 p.m. on February 16, 2026, will now expire at 5:00 p.m. on April 2, 2026. |
02/13/2026 |
Statement by Governor Sherrill on Gateway Tunnel Project Funding Order“The 2nd Circuit’s order today means the $200 million owed to the Gateway Tunnel project needs to be released Immediately. The 1,000 workers currently out of work because of President Trump’s illegal action can’t wait any longer..." |
02/11/2026 |
Statement by Governor Sherrill on 2026 Electricity Auction Results"The recent auction results demonstrate that the fight to implement price caps at PJM is working to keep electricity costs from further skyrocketing. " |
02/11/2026 |
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Governor Sherrill Takes Action to Protect New Jersey Residents from ICE OverreachGovernor Mikie Sherrill took action to protect New Jerseyans from federal overreach by Trump administration ICE agents. She signed Executive Order No. 12 which protects New Jerseyans from ICE raids on state property. |
02/11/2026 |
La gobernadora Sherrill toma medidas para proteger la seguridad de los habitantes de Nueva Jersey y defender sus derechos constitucionalesHoy, la gobernadora Mikie Sherrill tomó medidas para proteger la seguridad y los derechos constitucionales de los habitantes de Nueva Jersey mientras los agentes federales de la administración Trump actúan fuera del alcance de la ley. |
02/11/2026 |
Governor Sherrill Takes Action to Protect New Jerseyans’ Safety, Defend Constitutional RightsSherrill Signs Executive Order to Prevent ICE from Staging Operations on State Property Sherrill Administration Launches “Know Your Rights” Website for New Jersey Residents Office of the Attorney General Launches Portal for Residents to Submit Video Footage of ICE Interactions |
02/11/2026 |
Governor Sherrill Directs the Lowering of U.S. and New Jersey Flags in Honor of Camden Firefighter Howard BennettGovernor Mikie Sherrill today signed Executive Order No. 11, ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in recognition and in mourning of Camden Firefighter Howard Bennett. |
02/10/2026 |
Governor Sherrill Directs the Lowering of U.S. and New Jersey Flags in Honor of New Jersey State Police Sergeant First Class Police Trooper Sean William AckerGovernor Mikie Sherrill today signed Executive Order No. 10, ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in recognition and in mourning of New Jersey State Police Sergeant First Class Trooper Sean William Acker. |
02/9/2026 |
Statement by Governor Sherrill on Court Decision Blocking Trump Administration’s Freeze of Funding for Gateway Tunnel Project"President Trump’s arbitrary and politically motivated decision to freeze this funding is plainly illegal, and we will continue to pursue full relief so the nation’s most urgent transportation project can keep moving forward..." |
02/6/2026 |
Heads Up, New Jersey: Winter Weather Alert for This WeekendLight Snow, High Winds & Extreme Cold Expected – Stay Safe! |
02/6/2026 |
UPDATE: New Jersey, New York Sue Trump Administration for Illegally Withholding Gateway Tunnel FundingThe lawsuit, filed in federal court in the Southern District of New York, seeks emergency relief to stop the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from continuing to implement its indefinite funding freeze ... . |
02/4/2026 |
New Jersey, New York Sue Trump Administration for Illegally Withholding Gateway Tunnel FundingThe lawsuit, filed in federal court in the Southern District of New York, seeks emergency relief to stop the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from continuing to implement its indefinite funding freeze ... . |
02/3/2026 |
ICYMI: Gateway Development Commission Files Breach of Contract Claim Against Federal GovernmentThe Gateway Development Commission (GDC) today filed a lawsuit against the federal government in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims seeking judgment that would release contractually-obligated grant and loan funds for the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). |
02/3/2026 |
Governor Sherrill Appoints Kevin Dehmer to Serve as New Jersey’s Chief Technology OfficerAs Chief Technology Officer, Dehmer will advance the modernization of New Jersey's digital infrastructure, improve the efficiency and transparency of the state permitting process, adopt technologies to clear licensure backlogs and reduce wait times, and strengthen our cybersecurity capabilities against AI-driven challenges to position New Jersey for long-term success. |
02/2/2026 |
Governor Sherrill Nominates Kevin Jarvis to Serve as Labor Commissioner"Kevin’s depth of experience advocating for the rights of New Jersey’s workers makes him an ideal candidate to serve as New Jersey’s Labor Commissioner, ...” - Governor Sherrill. |
01/30/2026 |
ICYMI: Family Connects NJ Celebrates Program’s Expansion to Six More Counties Across New JerseyThe Universal Nurse Home Visitation Program is Now Available in All of South Jersey, Most of Central and North Jersey |
01/28/2026 |
Statement by Governor Sherrill on Status of the Gateway Tunnel Project“The president’s refusal to fund the Gateway Tunnel project is not only an illegal attack on New Jersey but also shows a reckless disregard for our economy and the livelihoods of working families. ..." |
01/27/2026 |
Governor Sherrill Ends State of Emergency Following Severe Winter StormGovernor Mikie Sherrill today lifted the State of Emergency declared across all 21 counties in New Jersey through Executive Order No. 8, effective at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, due to severe winter weather. |
01/26/2026 |
Governor Sherrill Statement in Response to Fatal Shooting by Federal Agents in Minneapolis"Yesterday, federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti on the street in Minnesota, an ICU nurse who cared for our veterans. His death is a tragedy – and the result of a reckless operation where federal leaders have clearly lost control. ..." |
01/25/2026 |
ICYMI: NJDOT Issues Emergency Regulation Lowering Speed Limit to 35 mph on Interstate and State Highways Beginning Sunday at 12:01 a.m.Order also Applies to NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway |
01/24/2026 |
ICYMI: NJ TRANSIT Announces Service Updates For Sunday, January 25Due To Latest Forecasts of Impending Winter Storm Impacts, NJ TRANSIT Will Temporarily Suspend all Bus, Light Rail and Access Link services at 4 a.m. Sunday, January 25th. Rail Service will be suspended at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 25th. |
01/24/2026 |
ICYMI: NJDOT Issues Commercial Vehicle Travel Restrictions on Multiple Interstate Highways Beginning Sunday at 12:01 a.m.Restrictions Do Not Apply to New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, or Atlantic City Expressway |
01/23/2026 |
Governor Sherrill Declares State of Emergency Due to Severe Winter StormGovernor Mikie Sherrill declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026 in anticipation of a severe winter storm causing hazardous weather conditions across the state. |
01/23/2026 |
Governor Sherrill Signs Executive Order Instituting Regulatory FreezeUnder the Executive Order, no agency shall propose or adopt any rule for a period of 90 days, subject to exceptions. Any rules that have been filed with the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) but not published in the New Jersey Register shall be withdrawn. |
01/23/2026 |
Governor Sherrill Announces Jill Hirsch’s Appointment to Serve as President and CEO of the New Jersey Sports & Exposition AuthorityHirsch is a distinguished attorney who most recently served as statewide Political Director and co-lead of the coordinated campaign that helped elect Sherrill and Democrats up and down the ticket. |
01/22/2026 |
Media Advisory: Thursday, January 22, Governor Codey to Lie in State in New Jersey State House RotundaOn Thursday, January 22, 2026, members of the public are invited to pay their respects to former Governor Richard J. Codey in the New Jersey State House Rotunda, where he will lie in state. |
01/21/2026 |
Governor Mikie Sherrill Issues Six Executive Orders on Day OneSherrill Takes Historic Executive Action to Lower Costs, Strengthen Online Safety and Kids’ Mental Health, and Boost Effectiveness and Accountability in State Government |
01/20/2026 |
Promise Kept: Governor Sherrill Takes Bold Action with Executive Orders Declaring State of Emergency on Utility CostsSherrill Takes Immediate Action to Lower Electric Bills with Two Executive Orders. First Executive Order will Freeze Rate Hikes and Provide Relief to Consumers. Second Executive Order Uses Emergency Authority to Expand Power Generation to Lower Bills |
01/20/2026 |