Sherrill takes day-one action to freeze, but not lower energy rates, but long-term challenges remain
By: Shore News Network | Published: 2026-01-20 17:56:48 | Source: www.shorenewsnetwork.com
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Newark, NJ – On her first day in office, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed two sweeping executive orders aimed at freezing electricity rate hikes and expanding New Jersey’s power generation, delivering on her signature campaign promise to declare a state of emergency on utility costs.
The new governor’s orders, signed during her inaugural ceremony Tuesday, direct the Board of Public…

