AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoState Government: Gov. Mikie Sherrill appointed Shirley Emehelu lieutenant governor and secretary of state, making Emehelu the first immigrant to hold the office. For the first time, women hold both of New Jersey’s top executive posts. Business Climate: Sherrill launched her “New Jersey Means Business” strategy after CNBC ranked the state last for business friendliness, citing high tax rates and corporate departures. Public Accountability: A national review of opioid settlement spending found Camden spent $150,000 on street lighting, prompting questions about whether some funds are reaching addiction programs. New Jersey in Washington: Cory Booker and Sherrill joined Democratic leaders at a Denver gathering to discuss the party’s direction after its midterm gains. Travel: Korean Air plans to start daily flights between Incheon and Newark on May 22, 2027, expanding the airport’s international links.
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