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Aaron Binder may be Mikie Sherrill’s new State Treasurer

December 16, 2025 4:38 pm

Aaron Binder, one of the state’s top budget experts, has emerged as the leading contender for State Treasurer, the New Jersey Globe has learned. But Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill has not yet made a final decision on a replacement for State...

Murphy chooses Tahesha Way as Lt. Governor

September 7, 2023 4:32 pmSeptember 7, 2023 4:38 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy has picked Tahesha L. Way, his Secretary of State since 2018, as New Jersey’s next lieutenant governor and is expected to announce his appointment tomorrow, the New Jersey Globe has confirmed. Way will succeed Sheila Oliver, who...

Murphy takes months to pick three permanent cabinet replacements, State Police superintendent waiting three years for Senate confirmation

March 24, 2021 7:14 pm

With roughly nine months remaining in his first term, Gov. Phil Murphy has made no move to nominate permanent commissioners to three key cabinet posts, leaving acting commissioners in some of the most prominent positions in state government with no...

United Negro College Fund official is Murphy’s pick for secretary of higher education

October 30, 2020 11:28 amOctober 30, 2020 5:43 pm

United Negro College Fund Vice President of Research and Member Engagement Brian Bridges is Gov. Phil Murphy’s pick for the next secretary of higher education, the governor announced Friday. “Dr. Brian Bridges has the vision and experience needed to put...