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• Governor Sherrill to Feature on WIBG Radio's 'Welcome Home Veterans'

  31 Jul 2026 6:00 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Sherrill will appear live on WIBG Radio's 'Welcome Home Veterans' program this Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 3:45 p.m. This marks her sole public engagement for the upcoming weekend.

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• DHS Takes Action Against Non-Citizens Illegally Voting in New Jersey

  31 Jul 2026 4:16 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  DHS has taken enforcement action against non-citizens who illegally voted in New Jersey elections. Four individuals face charges, while Governor Sherrill confirmed thousands of non-citizens are registered to vote, prompting calls for the SAVE America Act.

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• New Jersey Awards First Round of $83M Rural Health Transformation Grants

  31 Jul 2026 12:48 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Sherrill announced $83 million in grants for New Jersey's Rural Health Transformation Program. This first round of funding will strengthen healthcare access, workforce, and infrastructure in rural communities, addressing critical needs statewide.

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• Governor Sherrill Enacts Broad Legislation Across New Jersey

  30 Jul 2026 2:18 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Sherrill signed ten bills into law, allocating over $200 million for environmental projects, addressing education, mental health, and public access, and designating 'Christina Grimmie Day' in New Jersey.

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• New Jersey Designates July 30 as Brian Sicknick Day

  30 Jul 2026 11:44 a.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill proclaimed July 30 as Brian Sicknick Day, honoring the fallen U.S. Capitol Police officer and veteran. The annual commemoration recognizes his sacrifice during the January 6, 2021, insurrection and his lifetime of service.

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• Governor Sherrill and Lt. Governor Caldwell Announce July 30 Public Schedule

  29 Jul 2026 6:00 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Sherrill will address the Hispanic Business Expo in Edison, while Lieutenant Governor Caldwell speaks at the 30 under 40 Gala in Deptford on July 30, 2026. Both events are open to press.

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• New Jersey Announces Major Milestone in Ending Veteran Homelessness

  29 Jul 2026 1:35 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey's "Bringing Veterans Home" initiative has achieved a major milestone, ensuring all veterans can access stable housing. The program, launched in 2024, has housed over 2,500 veterans, making homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring for those who served.

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• Governor Sherrill and Lt. Governor Caldwell Announce July 29 Public Schedule

  28 Jul 2026 6:00 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Sherrill will address a veterans' initiative and appear on News12, while Lieutenant Governor Caldwell will speak at a temple's 25th anniversary celebration, outlining a full public schedule for July 29, 2026.

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• Governor Sherrill Updates New Jersey on Voter Roll Corrections

  28 Jul 2026 1:40 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Mikie Sherrill provides an update on correcting New Jersey's voter rolls after a software error improperly registered 6,600 individuals. Her administration is removing ineligible voters while protecting the rights of citizens, despite political opposition.

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• New Jersey Enacts Landmark John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act Amid Federal Threats

  28 Jul 2026 12:24 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill celebrated the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act, signed into law to strengthen voting rights and expand ballot access. This landmark legislation makes New Jersey the first state to enact comprehensive protections following federal challenges,…

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• Media Monitor: PolitiFact Examines Trump's New Jersey Voting Claims, Venezuelan Immunity Request

  27 Jul 2026 8:37 a.m. · Source: PolitiFact's Ellen Hine

  PolitiFact is reporting on President Trump's unproven claims of widespread illegal voting in New Jersey and the administration's request for immunity for Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, in a civil lawsuit.

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• Lieutenant Governor Caldwell to Attend Korean War Armistice Day Observance

  26 Jul 2026 8:33 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dale Caldwell will attend New Jersey's Korean War Armistice Day Observance on July 27, 2026, in Atlantic City. The event, open to press, will honor veterans at the New Jersey Korean War Memorial, starting at 11:00 a.m.

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• Acting Governor Caldwell to Speak at Vineland Puerto Rican Festival

  24 Jul 2026 5:00 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Acting Governor Caldwell will speak at the 60th Annual Puerto Rican Festival of Vineland on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The event at Landis Park is open to the press, but no availability for questions.

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• Lieutenant Governor Caldwell to Serve as Acting Governor as Sherrill Travels

  24 Jul 2026 2:32 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Sherrill will be out of state from July 24-26, 2026. Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dale Caldwell will serve as Acting Governor during her absence, ensuring continuous state leadership.

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• Governor Sherrill Enacts Fair Price Protection Act Against Surveillance Pricing

  23 Jul 2026 12:35 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the Fair Price Protection Act, banning retailers from using personal data to set individualized prices for identical products. The law aims to protect shoppers from algorithmic surveillance pricing and includes a moratorium on new…

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• Governor Sherrill to Address Grocery Pricing in Newark Press Conference

  22 Jul 2026 6:05 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Sherrill will hold a press conference in Newark, NJ, on July 23, 2026, to discuss grocery pricing. The event, open to the press, will also be livestreamed, focusing on economic issues for New Jersey residents.

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• Governor Sherrill Enacts Broad Legislative Package in New Jersey

  22 Jul 2026 5:07 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Sherrill signed eleven bills into law, impacting healthcare, transportation, real estate, and criminal justice. Key legislation includes changes to health care firm regulation, electric vehicle parking, and poll worker wage exemptions.

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• Media Monitor: Iran War Costs, Tariffs, Voter Roll Error, and Box Office Success Reported by Newsweek

  21 Jul 2026 5:10 p.m. · Source: Newsweek

  Newsweek reports on the $37.5 billion cost of the Iran war, new tariffs impacting grocery bills, a New Jersey voter registration error, and Christopher Nolan's latest box office hit.

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• Governor Sherrill to Address Voter Registration in Press Conference

  21 Jul 2026 9:31 a.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Sherrill will host a press conference on July 21, 2026, at 12:15 p.m. in Trenton to discuss voter registration. The event, open to the press, will be held at the Executive State House.

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• Governor Sherrill Enacts FAIR Act to Combat Algorithmic Rent Inflation in New Jersey

  20 Jul 2026 1:33 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Sherrill signed the FAIR Act into law, regulating algorithmic rent-setting practices to protect New Jersey renters from artificially inflated housing costs. This makes New Jersey the fourth state to explicitly address this issue, aiming for a fairer, more competitive…

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• Governor Sherrill Announces FIFA World Cup Final Day Schedule

  19 Jul 2026 7:44 a.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Sherrill will host a media availability at American Dream Mall before attending the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final at New Jersey New York Stadium on Sunday, July 19. Press must RSVP for the availability.

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• Governor Sherrill to Host Media Event Before FIFA World Cup 2026 Final

  17 Jul 2026 5:19 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Sherrill's Sunday, July 19, 2026, schedule features a media availability at American Dream Mall before attending the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final at New Jersey New York Stadium in East Rutherford.

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• Governor Sherrill Denounces Court Ruling on Automatic Weapons

  17 Jul 2026 5:16 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill condemned a Third Circuit Court decision lifting restrictions on automatic weapons and high-capacity magazines. She called the ruling dangerous and out of step with public safety, vowing to defend the state's gun safety laws that…

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• Governor Sherrill Orders Flags Lowered for Fallen Firefighter Robert W. Reider, III

  17 Jul 2026 9:00 a.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill ordered flags lowered for Firefighter Robert W. Reider, III, who died from on-duty injuries. A Malaga volunteer since 16, Reider is honored for his courage and dedication, highlighting the sacrifices of first responders.

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• New Jersey Resident Alien Faces Charges for Illegal Voting and False Citizenship Claims

  15 Jul 2026 4:01 p.m. · Source: FBI

  A 62-year-old resident alien, Marian Charitun, has been charged in New Jersey with illegally voting in a federal election and making false statements on his U.S. citizenship application, facing potential prison time.

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• New Jersey Advances Housing Affordability with Transit-Oriented Developments

  15 Jul 2026 2:22 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Mikie Sherrill's administration, NJEDA, and NJ TRANSIT are advancing housing affordability by initiating two transit-oriented development projects in Linden and Bayonne, aiming for mixed-use communities with affordable housing near transit hubs.

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• Veteran Middlebush Fire Police Officer Dies After Responding to Calls

  15 Jul 2026 7:56 a.m.

  Fire Police Officer Donald 'Butch' Van Deursen of the Middlebush Volunteer Fire Department, a 46-year veteran, died at home on June 16, 2026, after responding to two calls the previous day, including a fire alarm activation.

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• Acting Governor Caldwell to Address Global Game Summit

  14 Jul 2026 6:00 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Acting Governor Dr. Dale Caldwell will deliver remarks at the Global Game Summit on July 15, 2026, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

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• Lieutenant Governor Caldwell to Serve as Acting Governor During Sherrill's Absence

  13 Jul 2026 6:22 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Sherrill will travel out of state from July 14-16, 2026. Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dale Caldwell will serve as Acting Governor during this period, with no public schedule for Governor Sherrill on July 14.

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• DHS Condemns Essex County's New Sanctuary Policy

  13 Jul 2026 5:16 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  Essex County, New Jersey, has enacted a new sanctuary policy, effective July 9, refusing to honor ICE detainers for illegal aliens. The DHS criticizes this move, stating it will release criminals into communities and necessitate increased field enforcement actions.

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