Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s first executive orders explained

⚡ Utility bills, energy, and affordability front and center: Sherrill froze rate hikes, declared an energy emergency, and pushed new power generation to blunt rising costs.

❗ A shake-up in Trenton’s culture and operations: New ethics rules, a Chief Operating Officer, and sweeping permitting reforms signal a results-driven approach.

📱 Kids’ online safety elevated to a top priority: A…