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Myers, N.J.’s first transgender cabinet official, confirmed by Senate as Civil Service Commission chair

June 20, 2023 2:46 pm

Allison Chris Myers was confirmed by the State Senate today as the chair and CEO of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission, making her – among other things – the first openly transgender Senate-confirmed cabinet official in New Jersey history....

New Jersey will de-emphasize college degrees when hiring for many state jobs

April 10, 2023 2:51 pm

New Jersey today joined the growing list of states that are de-prioritizing four-year college degrees when hiring for state jobs, with Gov. Phil Murphy signing an executive order directing the state Civil Service Commission (CSC) to revise and reduce educational...

Checking in on Murphy’s cabinet nominations as 2022 ends

December 6, 2022 5:06 pm

The number of acting members of Gov. Phil Murphy’s cabinet was slashed this year, with the State Senate approving four cabinet nominees for full terms. Two other nominees, however, remain unconfirmed, and they’ll likely soon be joined by a third....