Shirley U. Emehelu leads the New Jersey Department of State as Secretary of State. She previously served as Acting State Comptroller. Prior to her appointment, she served for two years as the Executive Assistant Attorney General of New Jersey, the third ranking official in the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. At the Attorney General’s Office, Secretary Emehelu directly counseled the Attorney General of New Jersey, coordinated the oversight of the 500+ attorneys within the Division of Law, New Jersey’s largest legal office, and directed civil defensive and civil enforcement matters across a wide spectrum, including environmental protection, civil rights, consumer and labor protection, firearms safety, and data privacy. Secretary Emehelu was previously a Member of the White-Collar Criminal Defense and Government Investigations Group of CSG Law and co-led the firm’s Banking and Finance Group. She also previously served as Chief of Asset Recovery and Anti-Money Laundering for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, overseeing various statewide programs, including federal asset forfeiture, money laundering, and victim restitution. During her nine-year tenure at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, she federally prosecuted numerous complex financial fraud cases. Secretary Emehelu clerked for the Honorable James R. Spencer in the Eastern District of Virginia. She received her B.A. from Yale University and J.D. from Yale Law School.
Revolution NJ and the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC), a division of the New Jersey Department of State, will unveil a New Jersey State Historical Marker at the rear of 243 Kennedy Road (County Route 611), Greendell, NJ 07839 on Saturday November 7, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.
On Saturday, November 14 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, the New Jersey State Museum will hold a free special family event and book signing as part of its 250th celebration and in recognition of Veterans Day.
20 New Jersey Students Selected for Inspiring Answers to the Question, “What Does America Mean to You?”
Today, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts announced the release of its 2026 Artist Fellowship Catalog, celebrating the remarkable work of the 99 artists recognized through the Council’s distinguished Individual Artist Fellowship program.
Funding to Support History Organizations, Projects, and Programs across all 21 Counties
Today, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts celebrated six decades of service to artists, arts organizations, and communities across the state at its Annual Meeting, held at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton.
The New Jersey Department of State’s Business Action Center has announced today that it has been awarded $847,000 in federal funds for the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) to support new-to-exporting businesses in small and mid-sized business communities.
Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell has announced the public opening of New Jersey State Archives’ gallery at 225 West State Street, Trenton, on Tuesday, July 7, at 11:00 a.m.
Revolution NJ and the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) will unveil a New Jersey State Historical Marker at 1003 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
32 Fellows to Complete Immersive Internship Across Public, Private, and Nonprofit Sectors Statewide
The New Jersey Cultural Trust Board of Trustees gathered on May 18 in Trenton for a special meeting marking the agency’s 25th anniversary.
During a New Jersey State Council on the Arts public meeting today, the Council announced a new partnership with the New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs focused on serving older adult residents of veterans homes through high quality arts learning programs.
The New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC), in partnership with the Passaic County Division of Economic Development and the New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC) at William Paterson University, is pleased to announce its upcoming "Resources for Growth" networking and resource event for small businesses. Scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026, the event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at William Paterson University’s main campus in Wayne, NJ.
Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell announced that the Office of Faith-Based Initiatives has become the New Jersey Faith Action Center (FAC), marking a significant step in strengthening collaboration between State government and faith-based and community organizations across New Jersey.
The New Jersey Cultural Trust, in partnership with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (Arts Council), has released the guidelines for its Fiscal Year 2027 grant program, Institutional and Financial Stabilization Grants for Arts Organizations (IFS Arts).
5K race and one-mile family fun walk will be held at Red Bank Battlefield on April 19, 2026.
The New Jersey State Museum, in partnership with the New Jersey State Archives, is pleased to present a new exhibition celebrating both the State of New Jersey’s and the United States’ 250th anniversary.
The immersive public history series provides community conversation as part of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States
Applications open Monday, March 30, 2026, at 9am EST, with 6-week application window and increased project eligibility.
The New Jersey State Museum is pleased to announce the publication of a new book, “Grant Castner: The Lost Archive.”
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts is proud to announce the creation of a best practice guide for serving systems- and justice-impacted youth through high-quality arts learning programs: Transformative Power of Art: A Guide to Arts Learning for Systems-Impacted Youth in New Jersey.
RevolutionNJ, New Jersey’s official planning initiative for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
Represent New Jersey as we make the 250th anniversary of the founding of America a defining year of service.
The New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) is pleased to announce its upcoming ‘Resources for Growth’ networking and resource event for small businesses. Scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
5K race and one-mile family fun walk will be held at Cedar Bridge Tavern on March 29, 2026.
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts held its first public meeting of 2026 today, where $2 million was awarded to 198 New Jersey artists through the Council’s Individual Artist Fellowship program.
Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dale Caldwell, New Jersey’s chief election official as Secretary of State, reminds voters in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District about key deadlines and information regarding the February 5, 2026 Special Primary Election.
The New Jersey State Museum is pleased to present the new exhibition “Spirit of ’76: The Bicentennial” as part of their celebration of America’s 250th.
The Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development (CHPRD) is accepting applications for its FY2027 grant program.
The New Jersey Department of State invites all New Jerseyans to join the State in celebrating Black history.
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