AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEconomic Policy: Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order launching “New Jersey Means Business,” a statewide strategy through 2030 to attract investment, support employers, cut unnecessary costs and create jobs. Congressional Spotlight: Rep.-elect Adam Hamawy called for diplomacy with Iran but declined to label it a U.S. adversary when pressed on CNN. Legal Affairs: New Jersey ethics officials filed a complaint against former state U.S. attorney Alina Habba, alleging conflicts of interest and misconduct in a settlement involving a Trump Bedminster club employee; she faces possible discipline. State Leadership: Shirley Emehelu was sworn in as lieutenant governor and secretary of state, becoming the first immigrant to hold the post and joining Sherrill in making both top state executive offices held by women. Election Fallout: Democrat Zach Mullock’s upset of Jeff Van Drew helped flip New Jersey’s 2nd District; Democrats also won the state’s 7th District, leaving Republicans with one of New Jersey’s 12 House seats. Environmental Oversight: U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman and state Sen. Andrew Zwicker urged NJDEP to hold off on an air permit for a South Brunswick data center until emissions and health concerns are addressed.
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