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• Governor Sherrill Launches SimpleFile to Boost Child Tax Credit Access for New Jersey Families

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

  New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has launched SimpleFile, a free, mobile-friendly website designed to help lower-income families easily claim the state's refundable Child Tax Credit, especially those not required to file taxes.

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• NJ Governor Sherrill Travels Out-of-State, Lt. Governor Caldwell Assumes Acting Role

  10 Jul 2026 8:41 a.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Sherrill will be out of state from July 10-11, 2026. Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dale Caldwell will serve as Acting Governor during her absence, managing state duties.

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• Governor Sherrill to Travel, Lt. Governor Caldwell Named Acting Governor

  10 Jul 2026 8:27 a.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Sherrill will be out of state from January 10-11, 2026. Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dale Caldwell will serve as Acting Governor during her absence, overseeing state affairs while Governor Sherrill has no public schedule.

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• Anthropologist Studies Revolutionary War's German Mercenaries

  10 Jul 2026 4:30 a.m. · Source: Dartmouth College

  Anthropologist Raquel Fleskes is conducting research on the remains of German mercenaries from a New Jersey battlefield, offering new perspectives on the lives of these "enemy" soldiers during the Revolutionary War.

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• ICE Arrests Slovakian National for Illegal Voting in New Jersey

  9 Jul 2026 12:16 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  A Slovakian green card holder was arrested in New Jersey for illegally voting in the 2022 federal election and making false statements on his citizenship application. Authorities emphasize strict consequences for non-citizens who attempt to vote in U.S. elections.

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• Governor Sherrill Enacts Key Legislation for New Jersey's FY2027

  9 Jul 2026 11:22 a.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Sherrill signed several bills into law today, authorizing significant funding for infrastructure, environmental projects, and transportation for FY2027. The legislation also addresses public safety at scrap metal businesses, clarifies education payments, and revises telemedicine prescription rules.

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• Governor Sherrill Enacts Key Infrastructure and Safety Legislation

  8 Jul 2026 4:26 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Sherrill signed key legislation today, authorizing FY2027 loans for New Jersey's infrastructure, including hazard mitigation, environmental, and transportation projects. New laws also address scrap metal business safety and telemedicine prescription rules for controlled substances.

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• Lieutenant Governor Caldwell to Attend Spirit of America Event in Fair Lawn

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

  Lieutenant Governor Caldwell will attend The Spirit of America Event in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, on July 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The public event is open to the press, though no interviews will be granted.

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• Governor Sherrill Details July 8 Media Schedule

  7 Jul 2026 7:15 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Sherrill will appear live on MS NOWS's Morning Joe, 1010 WINS, and FOX Weather on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The public schedule outlines a series of media engagements for the New Jersey Governor.

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• Headstone Salesman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Hundreds, Tax Fraud

  6 Jul 2026 10:47 p.m. · Source: FBI

  Pennsylvania headstone salesman Gregory J. Stefan Jr. pleaded guilty to wire fraud and tax fraud, defrauding nearly 500 customers of over $1.5 million and failing to report income from his businesses.

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• Governor Sherrill Enacts Legislation, Announces Credits to Save New Jersey Ratepayers $1 Billion Annually

  7 Jul 2026 1:23 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Mikie Sherrill signed key legislation and announced immediate bill credits, projected to save New Jersey ratepayers over $1 billion annually by holding utilities and data centers accountable and strengthening energy oversight.

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• Governor Sherrill to Address Energy Bills and Storm Impact on July 7

  7 Jul 2026 11:13 a.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Sherrill's July 7 schedule includes signing energy bills in Woodstown, meeting Camden firefighters after storms, and visiting a BJ's Wholesale Club in Oakhurst to assess storm impact and recovery efforts.

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• Governor Sherrill Details New Jersey's Extensive Severe Weather Response

  6 Jul 2026 6:03 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Mikie Sherrill outlines New Jersey's ongoing severe weather response, including NJOEM's damage assessment portal for federal aid, utility restoration efforts, and NJ TRANSIT's progress in repairing storm-damaged rail lines.

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• French Citizen Pleads Guilty to Illegal Voting in New Jersey Federal Election

  6 Jul 2026 5:04 p.m. · Source: FBI

  Eliezer Kadoch, a French citizen residing in Toms River, New Jersey, admitted to illegally voting in the November 2022 federal midterm election. He faces potential prison time and a substantial fine for the offense.

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• Rapper "P-Dice" Sentenced to 63 Months for "Ghost Gun" Shooting at Pregnant Woman

  6 Jul 2026 3:17 p.m. · Source: FBI

  Rapper "P-Dice" received a 63-month prison sentence for firing a "ghost gun" at a pregnant woman in Clifton, New Jersey. Justin Pope, a convicted felon, also taunted police on social media before his arrest.

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• New Jersey Man Sentenced to 350 Months for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material on Dark Web

  6 Jul 2026 2:59 p.m. · Source: FBI

  Drew Holzlein, 57, of Manchester, New Jersey, received a 350-month prison sentence for distributing child sexual abuse material as a dark web moderator. His arrest led to further investigations into child exploitation networks.

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• Governor Sherrill Updates Weekend Schedule with Storm Briefing and World Cup Events

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

  Governor Sherrill's updated weekend schedule includes a Saturday briefing on heat and storm damage in Fords, followed by Sunday events in East Rutherford for the FIFA World Cup 2026, including a media availability.

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• Governor Sherrill's Weekend Schedule Includes Tall Ships Review and World Cup Match

  4 Jul 2026 6:00 a.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Sherrill's updated public schedule for July 3-5, 2026, includes attending a Tall Ships review on Governor's Island and a FIFA World Cup 2026 match in East Rutherford, alongside a media availability.

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• Governor Sherrill to Attend Sail4th 250 Maritime Celebrations

  2 Jul 2026 6:03 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Sherrill will attend the Sail4th 250 & Sandy Hook Foundation's Grand Parade of Sail and Tall Ships welcome on July 3, followed by the Grand Review on July 4, highlighting significant maritime celebrations.

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• Governor Sherrill Signs Historic Legislation Making New Jersey First State to Enact Voting Rights Reform Following Supreme Court Decision

  2 Jul 2026 4:47 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Sherrill Caldwell signed the "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act," making NJ the first state to enact voting rights reform after the Supreme Court's *Louisiana v. Callais* decision. This historic move strengthens voter protections statewide.

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• Governor Sherrill Enacts Sweeping Legislation on Budget, Taxes, and Data Privacy

  30 Jun 2026 11:43 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Mikie Sherrill signed key legislation, including the FY2027 State budget, tax reforms, and a bill regulating data brokers. These new laws impact education, consumer protection, and aim to boost the state's economy and resident welfare.

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• Governor Sherrill Enacts FY 2027 Budget with Record Property Tax Relief and Education Investment

  30 Jun 2026 11:39 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Sherrill signed New Jersey's $60.7 billion FY 2027 budget, delivering record property tax relief, boosting education and child tax credits, and fully funding pensions. The budget halves the structural deficit and prioritizes affordability and children's mental health.

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• New Jersey Leaders Outline Busy Wednesday Schedule

  30 Jun 2026 9:14 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Sherrill will update on a heatwave and attend 'Liberty Lights' on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Lt. Governor Caldwell will deliver remarks at Montclair State University's Hispanic Student College Institute.

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• Governor Sherrill Orders Flags Lowered for Representative Frank Joseph Guarini, Jr.

  30 Jun 2026 5:25 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill ordered flags lowered to honor Representative Frank Joseph Guarini, Jr., a WWII veteran and former State Senator and Congressman, who died at 101. Guarini was recognized for his extensive public service and philanthropic work.

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• Governor Sherrill Applauds Supreme Court's Upholding of Birthright Citizenship

  30 Jun 2026 12:25 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Sherrill praised the Supreme Court's decision upholding birthright citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump's "unlawful and reckless" attempt to change it. She thanked Attorney General Davenport and partners for defending the Constitution.

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• New Jersey Officials Halt Roxbury Detention Center Plan

  29 Jun 2026 7:04 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced a victory as the Department of Homeland Security will not establish a mass detention center in Roxbury, calling the plan unlawful and inhumane.

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• Federal Court Upholds Gateway Tunnel Funding, Rejects Trump Administration Freeze

  29 Jun 2026 5:06 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  A federal court has again ruled against the Trump Administration's freeze on Gateway Tunnel Project grants. This decision ensures construction continues, preserving 1,000 jobs, and reinforces the project's national importance.

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• Governor Sherrill Updates Budget Report Card for FY 2027 Ahead of Final Vote

  29 Jun 2026 8:46 a.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Mikie Sherrill updates New Jersey's Budget Report Card, offering a "one stop shop" for the $60.74 billion FY 2027 budget details. This move aims for greater transparency on tax dollar spending ahead of the Legislature's final vote.

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• Lt. Governor Caldwell to Mark Lambert Tower Reopening in Paterson

  28 Jun 2026 7:39 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dale Caldwell will deliver remarks at the ribbon-cutting for Lambert Tower's reopening in Paterson, New Jersey. The event, scheduled for June 29, 2026, highlights a significant moment for Passaic County.

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• Governor Sherrill and Lt. Governor Caldwell Announce Weekend Public Engagements

  26 Jun 2026 6:00 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  Governor Sherrill will attend a FIFA World Cup match in East Rutherford, while Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dale Caldwell is set to attend Jazz Vespers in Atlantic City this weekend, June 27-28, 2026.

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